Best Subscription Boxes for Christmas Gifts

Updated: December 11, 2023

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The Official Subscription Box Lifestyle’s Best Subscription Boxes for Christmas Gifts 2023!

 

Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone is gearing up for an extra-busy online shopping season. What better way to spread some cheer than by gifting your loved ones a subscription box? With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect one. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 17 subscription boxes that will make your Christmas merry and bright. From beauty products to snacks, there’s something for everyone on your list. Not only will these boxes bring joy to your loved ones, but they’ll also serve as a thoughtful and practical gift that keeps on giving. So, sit back, relax, and let us guide you through the best subscription boxes to make this holiday season one to remember.

 

It’s also worthwhile to note that many subscription boxes need to be purchased a month early to be shipped out in time for Christmas.   The great news is that subscriptionboxes.ca can be a one-stop shopping destination for everyone on your list from Kids, Friends, Husbands, Wives, Grandparents, Neighbors, and more.  There are so many types and styles of subscription boxes, you will be sure to find one that fits everyone on your list.  To help you get started, I have compiled my personal favorites for the many people and personalities in your life!

 

*As always, check the official website of each subscription box (links provided) for the latest prices and shipping dates/restrictions, as these may change given the holiday rush.

 

Be sure to check out the Cratejoy Holiday Gift Shop for the ultimate collection of subscription boxes!

 

 

1. Annie’s Kit Clubs – for the crafter

Photo credit: Annie’s Kit Clubs website

Annie’s Kit Clubs is the parent company to 20+ different crafting, hobby, and science subscription boxes and 1 book club. Choose from crocheting, card-maker, quilters, girls, women, afghan, beads, young woodworkers, books, and hook & needle. There are so many options to choose from for moms, grandmas, daughters, sons, and yourself… something for everyone! The perfect way to excite your passion, learn something new, or create wonderful memories as a family together! I have been able to try a few of these boxes myself and each one was a great experience.

See our Annie’s Kit Clubs reviews here.

What’s in an Annie’s Kit Clubs box: Each box is different, but you get all the items you need to create a great new project – you will just need household items, such as glue and scissors.

Frequency: Monthly or Seasonal subscription

Cost: $14.99-$39.99 USD monthly or seasonal

Shipping:

  • USA – $5.95 USD
  • Canada – $6.95 USD

Annie’s Kit Clubs Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to Annie’s Kit Clubs here

 

 

2. Universal Yums – snacks for the world traveler

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Universal Yums is an immersive snack subscription box delivering international snacks and candies from a different country each month complete with an interactive guidebook. Enjoy the flavors, history, music, and culture of a new country you may have only dreamed about. Where will you travel next?

What’s in a Universal Yums box: 5-20 sweet & savory snacks from a different country each month and a booklet with more information about that month’s country

  • Yum Box (5-7 Snacks + 12-page booklet with trivia and games)
  • Yum Yum Box (10-12 Snacks + 16-page booklet with trivia and games + bonus content: recipes, trivia and so much more)
  • Super Yum Box (15-18 Snacks + 16-page booklet with trivia and games + bonus content: recipes, trivia and so much more)

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost:

  • Yum Box – $17 USD monthly or $15 per box on a prepaid 1-year plan
  • Yum Yum Box – $29 USD monthly or $26 per box on a prepaid 1-year plan
  • Super Yum Box – $45 USD monthly or $41 per box on a prepaid 1-year plan

Shipping:

  • Contiguous USA – Free
  • Canada – Yum Box $4.00, Yum Yum Box $6.00, Super Yum Box $13.00.
  • United Kingdom, Isreal, and Australia – calculated at checkout

Universal Yums Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to Universal Yums here

 

 

3. BarkBox – for man’s best friend

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BarkBox is the cutest subscription box just for your dog! If you have a pup you need to check out the amazing new themes each month and those adorable stuffy toys designed by BarkBox! Each box includes 2 innovative toys, 2 all-natural bags of treats, and a chew, all curated with the month’s unique theme – which can be tailored to fit your dog’s needs. All treats and chews are made in the USA and Canada from domestic and imported ingredients. For dogs that are extra rough on their toys, check out Bark Super Chewer.

What’s in a BarkBox: 2 toys, 2 all-natural bags of treats, and a chew

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Choice: To customize your box, please reach out to BarkBox directly

Cost:

  • monthly – $35.00 USD/month
  • 6 months – $26 USD/month
  • 12 months – $23 USD/month

Shipping: 

  • Canada – $8 USD
  • Contiguous USA – FREE
  • Hawaii & Alaska – $8 USD

BarkBox Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to BarkBox here

 

 

4. Bespoke Post – for the trendy man or woman

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Bespoke Post is a monthly lifestyle subscription box that includes cool, up-and-coming trends in food, drink, fashion, travel and so much more. When you first subscribe you will take a quiz about your likes and dislikes. Then on the first of each month, you will get a sneak-peak of your box and you have five days to customize items, switch boxes, or cancel this month’s box altogether. This is one of the awesome men’s boxes out there, comprising a mixture of the latest fashion trends, uniquely curated items, and down-to-earth tools. Bespoke Post is the perfect balance for all men and women.

See our Bespoke Post box review.

What’s in a Bespoke Post box: A collection of themed items introducing you to something new and trendy – personalized to your interests or choose to ‘shop’ for your favorite items!

Frequency: Monthly (or choose ‘skip the month’)

Cost:

  • $49 USD monthly for members
  • $70 USD for non-members

Shipping:

  • USA (lower 48 states) – $4.95 USD or FREE for orders over $95 USD
  • Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska – $10 USD

Bespoke Post Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to Bespoke Post here

 

 

5. Chefs Plate – for the person who dislikes cooking and meal planning

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Chefs Plate is a meal prep and delivery service that delivers fresh pre-measured ingredients and simple recipes to your home every week. Each of the recipes takes 30 minutes or less to make with step-by-step instructions to prepare a delicious, healthy meal in no time! Chefs Plate meals are the perfect solution for any lifestyle! I love how easy they are to make, especially with the kids in extracurricular activities in the evenings, we still manage to sit down as a family for a nutritious meal together.

See our Chefs Plate meal kit reviews.

What’s in a Chefs Plate box: Easy-to-follow recipe cards with step-by-step instructions and pre-measured ingredients. The only things you will need are pantry staples such as olive oil, butter, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Frequency: Weekly (or skip a week)

Choice: Yes, you will always choose your own recipes from the menu each week

Cost: Range from $8.99 to $9.99 depending on how many servings and meal plan

Shipping: Shipping is FREE for any 4 servings meals and 2 servings meals of 3 or 4 recipes per week. Otherwise, it’s $6.00 for 2 portion servings for 2 recipes a week.

Chefs Plate Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to Chefs Plate here

 

6. FabFitFun – for the beauty and fashion guru

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FabFitFun is one of my favorite subscription boxes to get in the mail each season (4 times a year)! It includes high-end, trendy, and celebrity-endorsed beauty, fashion, home decor, and fitness products. These items are often things I would never be able to afford, as the total value of the box retails for more than $200, but costs me only $39 USD with the coupon code. The FabFitFun box is such a fun, affordable surprise. I wish it came monthly because the content is so awesome!

See our reviews of previous boxes FabFitFun boxes here.

What’s in a FabFitFun box: Full-sized premium products ranging from beauty, fashion, home decor, tech, fitness, and more each season with a retail value of well over $200 USD. Customize at least 4 items!

Frequency: Seasonal Subscription

Cost:

  • $59.99 USD seasonal membership
  • $219.99 USD ($54.99 USD per box) annual membership

Shipping:

  • USA – FREE
  • Canada, Puerto Rico, Alaska, & Hawaii – $8 USD
  • United Kingdom – $10 USD

FabFitFun Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to FabFitFun here

 

 

7. MEL Science – for the future scientist

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MEL Science is a totally cool science experiment subscription box for kids, tweens, and teens delivering up to 3 science experiments monthly. These educational boxes are best for kids ages 4-16+ who have a passion for science. Each month you will get family time and an awesome educational experience. With MEL Science they make Science interesting while being completely safe!

See our MEL Science box reviews.

What’s in a MEL Science box: Everything you need to complete awesome science experiments! All necessary chemicals, components, and instructions.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Age Range: 

Cost:

  • MEL Chemistry – $44.90 CAD/$39.90 USD monthly or less
  • MEL Physics – $44.90 CAD/$39.90 USD monthly or less
  • MEL STEM – $44.90 CAD/$39.90 USD monthly or less
  • MEL Medicine – $64.90 USD monthly or less
  • MEL Math – $39.90 USD monthly or less
  • MEL Space – $39.90 USD monthly or less
  • MEL Coding – $39.90 USD monthly or less

Shipping:

  • USA – FREE
  • Canada – $1.90 CAD monthly (Currently, only MEL Chemistry, MEL Physics, & MEL STEM ship to Canada)
  • International – Calculated at Checkout

MEL Science Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to MEL Science here

 

 

8. KiwiCo – for any kid aged 0 to 101

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KiwiCo is a popular monthly kids’ educational subscription box featuring 9 different boxes to choose from. There is a subscription box for any boy, girl, or child, no matter what their age or interest, KiwiCo has a box you will love! The main focus of all the boxes is STEM, STEAM, and Science while working hands-on and creating something super cool. A KiwiCo subscription box is a perfect way to enhance your child’s learning while having fun! Now the only question is which subscription line will you choose?

My kids have been able to build, play, and create with these boxes and they’ve loved everyone! Check out our reviews here.

What’s in a KiwiCo box: Crafts and activities all relating to Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, or Math (STEM and STEAM) and kid-friendly instructions.

Choose from 9 KiwiCo Crates: Panda Crate, Koala Crate, Kiwi Crate, Atlas Crate, Yummy Crate, Doodle Crate, Tinker Crate, Maker Crate, or Eureka Crate

Frequency: Monthly, Bi-Monthly Subscriptions, or Single Crates in the Store

Age Range: 0-16+ years old

Cost:

  • Panda Crate (explore & discover) – 0-36 months old – $21.95 USD/month ($43.90 USD/crate) 1 crate every 2 months – (2 months in one crate)
  • Koala Crate (play & learn) – 3-4 years old – $23.95 USD/month
  • Kiwi Crate (science, art, and more) – 5-8 years old – $23.95 USD/month
  • Atlas Crate (geography & culture) – 6-11 years old – $23.95 USD/month
  • Yummy Crate (science of cooking) – 6-14 years old – $23.95 USD/month
  • Tinker Crate (science & engineering) – 9-16+ years old – $23.95 USD/month
  • Doodle Crate (create & craft) – 14+ years old – $23.95 USD/month
  • Maker Crate (art & design) – 14-104 years old – $32.95 USD/month
  • Eureka Crate (engineering & design) – 14-104 years old – $32.95 USD/month

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  • Deluxe Subscription (book) Add-On – Optional – $10.95 USD monthly

Shipping:

  • Canada -$4.95 USD
  • USA – FREE
  • Worldwide – price varies country dependent

KiwiCo Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to KiwiCo here

 

 

9. Mickey Monthly – for the Disney addict

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Mickey Monthly offers Disney-themed mystery subscription boxes for Disney fans delivered to your door each month. Items may include Disney Pins, Authentic Disney Parks items, or Officially Licensed Disney items. Take the MyBox Quiz for personalized box recommendations.

What’s in a Mickey Monthly box: May include Disney Pins, Authentic Disney Parks items, or Officially Licensed Disney products including kitchen utensils, toys, outdoor items, and apparel.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: USD

Shipping:

  • US – may be included in the price or calculated at checkout
  • Canada & International – shipping is calculated at checkout

*Food not shipped to Canada

Mickey Monthly Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to Mickey Monthly here

 

 

10. NOMADIK – for the active outdoor lover

Photo credit: The NOMADIK website

The NOMADIK is a monthly outdoor adventure-themed subscription box. Each box is built with purpose and designed to get you outside to enjoy your favorite activities. When you first sign-up you will complete an online profile, which will allow the boxes to be tailored to your specific activities. Then each month you can wait in anticipation for the new brands and high-quality gear that you are about to discover in your NOMADIK box.

What’s in a NOMADIK box: Quality outdoor adventure gear delivered each month from top brands. Up to 7 full-size premium gear pieces.

Frequency: Monthly (or choose to skip a month) or Quarterly Subscription

Cost: 

Shipping: 

  • USA – FREE shipping for Quarterly, 6-month, and 12-month subscriptions
  • Canada & International – Calculated at Checkout

NOMADIK Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to The NOMADIK here

 

 

11. Once Upon a Book Club – for the bookworm

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If you are looking for a unique and interactive reading experience like no other… Once Upon a Book Club is the perfect fit. Inside each book subscription box, you will receive individually wrapped gifts that are labeled with a page number. These gifts are to be opened at the most important moments, bringing the book to life.

What’s in a Once Upon A Book Club box:

  • 1 new release adult edition (ages 18+) or YA edition (ages 14+) book
  • 3 to 5 wrapped gifts intended to be opened when you reach certain pages in the book
  • a 5 x 7 quote print
  • discussion questions, read-a-long dates for live discussions, and gift opening with fellow readers (adult box- ages 18+)

Frequency: Monthly subscription

Age Range: 14+ (young adult edition) and 18+ (adult edition)

Cost: $64.99 USD or less for longer subscriptions

Once Upon a Book Club Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to Once Upon a Book Club here

 

 

12. SinglesSwag – for the single and lovin’ it woman

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SinglesSwag is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for amazing single women (or any women)! It is a box all about loving yourself. Each month you will receive full-sized, hand-selected, fun, and fabulous products for single women.

What’s in a SinglesSwag box: Full-sized beauty, fashion, home decor, and other trendy lifestyle products. Items may include organic bath and beauty products, trending fashion accessories, artisan-crafted snacks and treats, best-selling books, and other fun surprises!

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • SinglesSwag – $49.99 USD monthly or less
  • SinglesSwag Petite – $34.99 USD monthly or less

Shipping:

  • USA – FREE
  • Canada & Worldwide – Calculated at Checkout

SinglesSwag Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to SinglesSwag here

 

 

13. Smartass & Sass – for your best girlfriends

Photo credit: Smartass & Sass website

Smartass & Sass is a fun gift for smart, sassy, and totally classy gals! What better gift for that friend who loves to laugh or has a potty mouth?! Each month Smartass & Sass sends hilarious items we know only she will love! These gifts are perfect for the, say it as you mean it, take no bull girlfriend!

What’s in a Smartass & Sass box:

  • *SHIRT-ONLY* Subscription – soft-blend tee, unisex sizes XS-3XL
  • *SMALL BOX* Subscription – 3-4 items from the box, bite-sized snark
  • *BOX* Subscription – 5-9 full-size items, hilarious brands
  • *BIG BOX* Subscription – everything in the box (5-9 items), plus a soft-blend tee

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost:

Shipping:

  • Domestic (USA) – Shirt subscription: $3.95 USD/shipment, Box or Big Box subscription: $7.95  USD/shipment
  • International (Canada, Mexico, the UK & Australia) – Shirt subscription: $6.95 USD/shipment, Box or Big Box subscription: $16.95-$26.95  USD/shipment.
  • Shop order shipping rates vary and are calculated by weight based on location.

Smartass & Sass Coupon Codes: 

Subscribe to Smartass & Sass here

 

 

14. Sock Panda – for the bold sock wearer

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Sock Panda is the sock subscription that gives back! For each new subscription purchased, they will donate one pair of socks to those in need. Eye-catching, colorful socks made from soft Peruvian cotton for the whole family: adults (men’s and women’s), tweens (ages 8-11), and kids (ages 3-8).

I’ve received this box and I’m wearing my socks as I type! See our Sock Panda reviews here.

What’s in a Sock Panda box:

  • Adults (men and women) – 1 or 2 socks per month
  • Tweens – 1-2 socks per month
  • Kids – 2 socks per month

Frequency:

  • Monthly Sock Subscriptions
  • Seasonal Quarterly Subscriptions

Choice: Choose your style – Conservative, Fun, or a mix of both!

Cost: 

  • $14 USD for 1 pair per month (adult – women’s & men’s)
  • $21 USD for 2 pairs per month (adult – women’s & men’s)
  • $17 USD+ per month (tween – age 8-11)
  • $16 USD for 2 pairs (1 stylish, 1 educational) plus themed activity – socktivities (panda pals kids – age 3-7)
  • $20 USD to $38 USD per quarter delivered every 3 months (Ages 3-7, Tweens (Ages 8-11), and Adults)
  • Shop – including 4-Pack Gift Sets

Shipping:

  • USA – Free in the US
  • Canada & Internationally – $3 USD

Sock Panda Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to Sock Panda here

 

 

15. TokyoTreat – for the Japanese snack lovers

Photo credit: TokyoTreat website

TokyoTreat is a monthly snack box filled with Japanese snacks and candy delivered directly from Japan. This subscription-based service delivers a hand-picked collection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and savory snacks and drinks you will love!

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.95-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to TokyoTreat here

 

 

16. The Barbell Box – for the gym rat

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The Barbell Box is a Canadian fitness-inspired monthly surprise box. Each month you will get items that you need to crush your next workout, from your favorite workout supplements to fitness gear. The Barbell Box Team puts a great deal of thought and research into each box, taste testing and trying the best products on the market to help you create epic training sessions.  Search all of the competition and this one stacks up great!

What’s in a Barbell Box: $100+ worth of products, workouts, recipes, supplement plans, and motivation.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: $64.99 CAD monthly – The more months you subscribe to upfront the more you save!

Shipping: FREE Shipping Worldwide

The BarBell Box Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to the BarBell Box here

 

17. GlobeIn – for the world traveler

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GlobeIn Artisan Box is a monthly subscription box featuring handmade ethically sourced and fair trade products from makers around the world. By shopping ethically you are creating jobs and fair wages for communities and people all around the world. The artisans can share their crafts and expertise with GlobeIn customers while providing them with a platform to sell their goods. GlobeIn places orders and negotiates pricing directly with artisans.

What’s in a GlobeIn box: 4-5 rare hand-crafted items (ceramics, glassware, textiles, food products, etc) with a value of $70-150 worth.

Choice: Choose from more than 5 themes available each month or choose ‘surprise’, for them to choose the box for you.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost:

  • 3-month plan – $40 USD per month ($120 USD total)
  • 6-month plan – $37 USD  per month ($222 USD total)
  • Annual plan – $35 USD per month ($420 USD total)

Shipping:

GlobeIn Coupon Codes:

Subscribe to GlobeIn here

 

 

How to Choose the Right Subscription Box for Your Gift Recipient

Choosing the right subscription box for your gift recipient can be a daunting task. Here are some factors to consider when making your selection:

1. Interests and Hobbies

Consider the recipient’s interests and hobbies when choosing a subscription box. If they love makeup and skincare, a beauty subscription box might be a good choice. If they’re a bookworm, a book subscription box might be a better fit.

2. Age and Gender

Some subscription boxes are tailored to specific age groups and genders. Make sure to choose a box that’s appropriate for your gift recipient.

3. Budget

Subscription boxes can range in price from $10 to $100 or more per month. Consider your budget when choosing a subscription box.

4. Reviews and Ratings

Read reviews and ratings of the subscription box before making your selection. This will give you a better idea of the quality of the products and the overall value of the box.

Pros and Cons of Subscription Boxes

Subscription boxes have both pros and cons. Here are some of the main advantages and disadvantages:

Pros:

  • Convenient delivery
  • Variety of products
  • Opportunity to try new products and brands
  • Personalized curation
  • Continual surprises and excitement

Cons:

  • Cost can add up over time
  • Some boxes may contain products that aren’t of interest or use to the recipient
  • Limited control over the products received

 

Subscription Box FAQs

1. How often do subscription boxes arrive?

Subscription boxes can arrive monthly, quarterly, or on a different schedule depending on the box.

2. Can I cancel my subscription at any time?

Most subscription boxes allow you to cancel your subscription at any time. However, make sure to read the terms and conditions before signing up.

3. Can I customize my subscription box?

Some subscription boxes allow you to customize your box based on your preferences. Others offer a set selection of products each month.

4. How are subscription boxes curated?

Subscription boxes are curated by a team of experts who choose products based on current trends, customer feedback, and other factors.

Alternatives to Subscription Boxes for Christmas Gifts

If subscription boxes aren’t your cup of tea, there are plenty of other gift options to choose from. Here are some alternatives to subscription boxes for Christmas gifts:

1. Experiences

Gift your loved one an experience, such as a concert ticket, cooking class, or spa day.

2. Gift Cards

Gift cards allow your loved one to choose their own gift and are a great option for those who are hard to shop for.

3. Personalized Gifts

Personalized gifts, such as photo books or customized jewelry, are thoughtful and unique gift options.

4. Donation to Charity

Make a donation to a charity in your loved one’s name. This is a great way to give back during the holiday season.

Subscription boxes are a practical and thoughtful gift idea for the holiday season. With so many different options to choose from, you’re sure to find one that suits your gift recipient’s interests and preferences. Remember to consider their hobbies, age, gender, and budget when making your selection. Subscription boxes have both pros and cons, so make sure to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before making your purchase. If subscription boxes aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other gift options to choose from, such as experiences, gift cards, personalized gifts, and donations to charity. Whatever you choose, remember that the most important thing is to spread love and cheer during the holiday season.

Still, looking for that ideal gift?

Check out our Complete Subscription Box List, Black Friday and Cyber Mondays Sales, Cratejoy’s Holiday Gift Shop, or the Amazon Holiday Gift Guide.

 

Happy Holidays!

TokyoTreat December 2023 Snacktacular Christmas Box Review

*This post contains affiliate links and we may receive a small compensation if you make a purchase after clicking through our links, at no extra cost to you. **This box was sent to SubscriptionBoxes.ca for review purposes and is our honest opinion.

 

Step into the enchanting universe of TokyoTreat, a delectable monthly snack subscription box filled with authentic Japanese treats and confectionery, whisked straight from the heart of Japan to your doorstep. This exclusive subscription promises a meticulously curated selection, featuring a medley of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and an array of mouthwatering savory delights and refreshing beverages that are bound to tantalize your taste buds. Each month unveils a fresh collection, presenting an exquisite blend of premium exclusives and seasonal wonders, spanning chocolates, crisp chips, chewy gummy delights, anime-inspired confections, KitKat surprises, DIY candy adventures, and, of course, the cherished Dagashi classics.

 

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

Sign up for the TokyoTreat Box here

 

 

Tokyo Treat – December 2023 Snacktacular Christmas Box Review:

 

 

Inside every Tokyo Treat box, uncover a delightful array of 15-20 Japanese snacks, meticulously curated to surprise and gratify your taste buds. Get ready for the thrill of discovering uniquely flavored KitKats, a signature treat in every package. And that’s not all – dive into the cultural richness behind the monthly theme with the enlightening English booklet included. This all-encompassing guide unfolds the chosen theme’s significance in Japanese culture, offering detailed descriptions of each snack. Plus, it goes the extra mile by spotlighting common allergens and presenting vegetarian-friendly options for your utmost convenience.

 

Did you know?

In Japan, Christmas became popular in the 1950s, however, it is not an official holiday. Japan shares many of the same Christmas traditions as Western countries, such as Christmas light decorations, Christmas markets, and playing in a winter wonderland of snow. One tradition that differs is that the Japanese enjoy a KFC Christmas dinner vs the traditional turkey or ham dinner.

 

What snacks are inside the TokyoTreat Snacktacular Christmas Box?

 

KitKat Strawberry Chocolate Cake

Rich, creamy, and decadent- what more could we wish for with these strawberry-chocolate cake KitKats!

I love KitKats, they are my favorite chocolate bar, so getting to sample different flavors each month is so much fun! The chocolate cake image on this packaging made me excited to try these KitKats. They look like an original KitKat bar but once you taste them, they have a rich, dark chocolate flavor as opposed to the original milk chocolate. The strawberry flavor is subtle but adds a nice variation from the original. Everyone in the family enjoyed the Strawberry Chocolate Cake KitKat bars. I wonder what the flavor will be next month?

 

Snow Sugar Karinto

This unique Japanese snack features a light dough fried to crispy perfection, with a sweet and sesame flavor!

I was unsure about these at first, but as I try them again, I cannot stop eating them. The sweet sugary outside combined with a crunchy dough keeps making me want more. The sesame flavor is very subtle and I can only taste hints of it. Needless to say, the more I eat, the more I like them. They are the perfect snack for Christmas time with sugar crystals that sparkle like snowflakes.

 

Premium Ghana Chocolate Caramel

These creamy, velvety chocolate squares are the perfect blend of cacao and caramel.

In case you can’t tell I am a big sweets fan! And I love these caramel chocolates. Each one is individually wrapped giving them a high-end look. A creamy caramel layer on top of a dark chocolate layer creates the perfect combination of sweet goodness. I have tried this brand before in past TokyoTreat boxes and have loved the chocolates each time.

 

Christmas Pizza Corn Snacks

These corn snacks are a mouthwatering fusion of savory pizza flavors with a holiday twist.

These corn puffs come in the cutest Christmas-themed packaging. They have a light, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle pizza taste. They are so delicious and airy that I could eat the whole bag in one sitting!

 

Pure Potato Truffle & Rock Salt

Each chip is a crunchy blast of strong and luxurious truffle flavor!

Okay, funny story… We are a family that does not like mushrooms or anything mushroom flavor (yes, I know truffles and mushrooms are not the same thing). So when the kids saw these chips, they dove right in. I asked if they knew what truffles were and they only knew of chocolate truffles. So I kept my lips shut! Fast-forward the kids were feeling brave trying all the different snacks this month, so they ate these chips… and loved them! Then I told them what a truffle was, and surprisingly the pickiest kid kept eating! The whole family, myself included thoroughly enjoyed these truffle chips. The normal crunchiness of chips with a subtle truffle taste. I’d eat these again!

 

Snowball Marshmallow

This fluffy marshmallow is just like a perfect snowball and has a sweet Japanese bean paste filling!

Some of us in the family love marshmallows others not so much and with the combined unique bean paste filling, this was probably our least favorite snack this month. Once I cut it in half it looked like an egg, which immediately turned the kids off. We all tried a small bite, but next time will pass on anything with bean paste and marshmallows together.

 

 

Streamer Marshmallow Stick

Elevate your holiday celebrations with this festive marshmallow!

The kids both loved this fluffy marshmallow swirl. It was soft and airy and tasted like a marshmallow but with pretty candy cane stripes. It was eaten in a matter of seconds, that’s how much they liked it!

 

Christmas Crunch Mix

This snack is the perfect blend of crunchy, salty, and white chocolate arare (rice cracker bites) and is sure to please any party guests!

The packaging is adorable and perfectly themed for Christmas time as a snack for kids or friends. The snacks inside were unique. They weren’t bad flavorwise, but rather an odd assortment. A few crunchy, a few chocolatey, and one pink!? In my opinion, I would say that this combination doesn’t go together. This Christmas crunch mix was not a fan favorite in our house.

 

Don Don Yaki Tonkatsu Sauce

This bite-sized puffed cracker snack is packed with a delicious umami sauce flavor!

Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this snack. The cartoon images on the packaging were a little silly but cute and inside were these puffed cracker bits. They were very crunchy with a salty, soy sauce flavor. Umami is a sauce that I have no experience with, but I like it!

 

Chocolate Candy Cane

It’s filled with tiny bites of sweet candy-coated chocolate!

These little chocolate balls were an absolute delight for my kids. The tiny size makes them so much fun to eat and also prevents them from eating too fast. This is the second time we had these mini chocolate balls in a TokyoTreat box.

 

Sour Cream Potato Crackers

‘Tis the season to savor with these zesty and tangy sour cream potato crackers!

I don’t normally like anything sour cream flavored, however, the texture of the cracker was light and crunchy with only a subtle sour cream taste. The combination of the thin cracker flavor and sour cream was very enjoyable. I even went back for seconds!

 

Christmas Kokutou Donut

Its uniquely sweet and earthy flavor comes from Okinawa brown sugar.

While the Christmas Kokutou Donut itself doesn’t look aesthetically pleasing, it comes in a cute, festive Christmas package. The donut has a rich sweet flavor and a dry texture. This is an unusual texture and flavor that I was not really fond of.

 

Calpis Soda

Calpis, also known as Calpico, is a refreshingly light milk-based soda that is sure to be the star of the show!

At first, the family was a little apprehensive about this milk-based soda. We put it in the refrigerator to let it cool and we carried on sampling the other snacks. Once it was chilled, I was the first to taste it. I pretended to be disgusted because it was so delicious and I didn’t want to share it with the rest of the family. They quickly caught on and tried some for themselves. They all loved it! It didn’t have a milk taste, but rather a slight citrus flavor with bubbles. So yummy! I’d love to have this soda again!

 

Spicy Kitakata Ramen

Warm up on a chilly winter night with this spicy Kitakakta-style ramen, famous for its thick, curly noodles and rich soy sauce broth!

Ramen is a big hit in our house. My husband is always up for trying new and spicy flavors of ramen. Then our kids always want to eat at least a bite or two or all of it. We were looking forward to these new thicker, flatter ramen-style noodles. The sauce packed a good spicy punch, but the flavor was lacking. Both my husband and I thought this ramen didn’t have anything that made us want to buy it again. It was good, but there wasn’t anything memorable.

 

Christmas Cake Gummies

These adorable mini cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch!

You know what they say, ‘save the best for last‘ and that’s exactly what we did. This isn’t the Christmas Cake your grandma makes, these are delicious chewy strawberry flavor gummies in adorable cake slice pieces, that together make a whole cake. They taste amazing! With a rich strawberry flavor and the perfect chewy texture, our family gobbled these up within minutes.

 

 

 

Why We Love the TokyoTreat December 2023 Snacktacular Christmas Box:

I adore the TokyoTreat box! Every month, it brings my family and me a fresh adventure that we eagerly partake in together. Opening up the TokyoTreat box introduces us to novel textures and flavors, offering a delightful experience we wouldn’t have encountered otherwise. It’s like a window into Japanese culture, unveiling a world of fun and irresistibly cute snacks that are a rarity to find in Canada.

The Christmas 2023 TokyoTreat box was a great experience! There was a mixture of snacks that we loved, some we were surprised we loved, and some that we wouldn’t have again. It featured the perfect blend of sweet and savory treats, along with a delicious, refreshing beverage and a ramen snack. With TokyoTreat we never know what snacks we are going to get. Sometimes it’s a gamble. But the best part is that we discovered a few new, delicious treats this month, such as the delicious strawberry-flavored Christmas Cake Gummies, Truffle Chips, and a Milk-based soda.

To us, the TokyoTreat box is more than just a monthly subscription; it’s an exhilarating snacking journey that we all relish together. This box is a family affair and we’re eagerly looking forward to the next box that we can savor together!

 

Have you tried Tokyo Treat? Which are your favorite snacks?

 

TokyoTreat October 2023 Halloween SnackHaul Box Review

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Indulge in the delightful world of TokyoTreat, a tasty monthly snack box curated with an array of authentic Japanese treats and confectionery, all delivered straight from Japan to your doorstep. This exclusive subscription service ensures a handpicked selection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and an assortment of delectable savory treats and refreshing beverages that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Each month brings a new assortment, showcasing a delightful mix of the finest exclusive and seasonal snacks, including an assortment of chocolates, crispy chips, chewy gummy candies, anime-inspired treats, KitKat, DIY candy kits, and of course, the beloved Dagashi classics.

 

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

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Sign up for the TokyoTreat Box here

 

 

Tokyo Treat – October 2023 Halloween SnackHaul Box Review:

 

 

Within every Tokyo Treat box, you will discover a delightful assortment of 15-20 Japanese snacks, carefully curated to surprise and satisfy your taste buds. Anticipate the excitement of exploring unique flavored KitKats, a signature inclusion in each package. Moreover, you can delve into the rich cultural significance behind the monthly theme through the informative English booklet enclosed. This comprehensive guide explains the chosen theme’s relevance to Japanese culture and provides detailed descriptions of each snack, highlighting common allergens and vegetarian-friendly options for your convenience.

 

 

Did you know?

Halloween didn’t hold significant traction within Japanese culture until 1997, marked by the inception of Disney’s Happy Halloween event. Nevertheless, Japan’s pre-existing fondness for cosplay and love for scary movies seamlessly paved the way for the assimilation of a Westernized Halloween culture. Coupled with the increase of international schools and English language education, young ones are now introduced to the traditions of trick-or-treating and Halloween festivities from an early age. Today, this celebration has evolved into a major event, Shibuya Scramble, drawing in over 1 million participants annually and transforming the bustling location into a colossal, vibrant costume extravaganza.

 

What snacks are inside the TokyoTreat Halloween SnackHaul Box?

 

KitKat Sweet Potato

Enjoy the sweet smell and subtle flavor of these white choco sweet potato KitKats!

I love trying these fun, new-to-us KitKats. In past boxes, we have tried the peach flavor and Lucky Daifuku. The KitKat sweet potato was unexpectedly sweet and citrusy, combined with a faint flavor of savory potatoes! The whole family really enjoyed them.

 

Koikeya Salt & Sesame Oil Potato Chips

Crunch into these thick-cut, golden potato chips infused with savory sesame oil & salt!

These salt and sesame oil chips had the perfect level of potato crunch and provided an amazing, mouth-watering flavor. I loved the touches of sesame seed oil! I would have these again!

 

 

Kobe Japanese Cola

Straight from Kobe, this drink is sweetened with Japanese citrus extracts for a unique flavor.

This drink is a must! Kobe Cola had such a striking citrusy flavor, along with the familiar taste of refreshing cola, like Coca-Cola and Pepsi. I chilled it in the fridge and it was delicious!

 

Tohato Caramel Corn Puffs

Soft, crispy, and melt-in-your-mouth, this sweetened corn-puff snack is a Halloween classic!

These corn puffs were so delicious! A favorite snack among at least one member of the family… myself. They were lightly crispy with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delicious sweet caramel coating. If I got these in my Halloween bag when I was little I would have been a very happy girl.

 

Polinky Mentaiko Corn Snacks

These savory corn snacks have a light mentaiko, or pickled pollack roe, flavor with just a hint of spicy!

The Polinky Mentaiko Corn Snacks was one of the best snacks included! There was no seafood taste whatsoever, but there was a superb spicy finish! I would definitely recommend this snack to anyone who is a light spice lover. Our kids in the household were worried when they saw that there may be seafood allergens in these, but they loved them!

 

 

Halloween Tomato Pretz

The crispy biscuit-pretzel texture and mouth-watering, savory tomato flavor are unmatched!

These pretzel sticks were so yummy! A skinny pretzel with a delicious tomato flavor. They were reminiscent of pocky sticks but with a savory flavor. They make the perfect snack and are so good so it’s hard to eat just one. They didn’t last long in our house.

  

 

Halloween Jelly Bean Gummies

Try them in either ghostly grape, creepy cola, or ghoulish ginger ale flavor!

The most amazing candy I have ever eaten! These jelly bean gummies are something I have never had before, but I need to have more of them in my life. First, the flavors were super. They are so flavourful and the taste was exactly what I expected; grape, cola, and ginger ale. Second, the texture was amazing! They had an outside shell of a jelly bean but the inside was a firm but chewy gummy that lasted longer than many other gummies. Third, that cola taste was amazing! You can never go wrong with cola candies!

 

Monster Bubble Gum Energy Drink Flavor

Treat yourself to this monster-theme bubble gum with an electrifying flavor!

This gum started out with the best flavor and a super soft almost gooey texture. My daughter, in particular, loved them but said that the flavor didn’t last long. With three pieces to a package, they would be awesome trick-or-treating candy for Halloween.

 

Tanuki Yakisoba

This vegetarian-friendly, savory yakisoba is best enjoyed with your favorite toppings!

In our house, we love ramen noodles. We tend to favor the ones without seafood, so were very happy that is one was vegetarian. The flavor in this yakisoba was delicious and my husband in particular loved them! I also love that there was a recipe included in my TokyoTreat booklet.

 

Pokemon Halloween Choco Pie

The lightly sweet whipped cream is wrapped in yummy cake layers and a rich chocolate coating!

Once we saw the Pokemon package, we knew this would be a huge hit in our house! Pokemon snacks, how can anyone ever go wrong? This treat was no exception. It didn’t come out of the package without breaking a bit, but sometimes the best foods are the messiest, and that was the case here and it didn’t last long once everyone took a piece. I guess you can say we are fans of chocolate, whipping cream, and a light cookie layer. This was very similar to a wagon wheel, which is a very common school snack and Halloween treat for kiddos.

 

Black Thunder Cookie Bar

This beloved treat is crunchy, creamy, and has a perfect cookie-chocolate ratio!

This one reminded me of a small chocolate bar but with an Oreo cookie crumble throughout. A perfect treat for a chocoholic! It was very sweet, but so tasty! One bite for each member of the family and it was done. We all were very impressed.

 

Koala March Halloween

With crispy biscuit coating and creamy chocolate filling, these are sure to please any trick-or-treater!

These are the cutest little koala cookies. I’ve never seen a snack so cute with an adorable image right on the cookie. I couldn’t wait to taste them. Sadly these looked better than they tasted. They lacked flavor, other than a subtle cookie taste.

 

Teeny Tiny Monster Chocolates

These cute tiny chocolates come in 5 fun flavors: milk choco, sweet soybean powder, strawberry, banana, and melon!

These teeny tiny chocolate cubes were so small and adorable. I was apprehensive about a few of the flavors, but because of their size, the flavor was not overwhelming. Our family had mixed reviews regarding these, some of us loved them, while others thought they lacked flavor.

 

Halloween Mini Hi-Chew

Bite into these sweet and chewy mini Hi-Chews, perfect for a night of trick-or-treating!

The word Hi-chew comes with a lot of hype around our house. Our kids seem to think of them as the holy grail of candy and to get them in their trick-or-treat bag on Halloween would be the best thing ever! These hi-chews were no doubt one of the top candies in this month’s TokyoTreat box.

 

Mini Halloween Cookies

These adorable mini cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch!

These are the tiniest cookie drops. A fun, snack for inside your Halloween bag. My family wasn’t super impressed with the flavor and the kids thought they had a slight seafood taste, but maybe after all the other sweets in this box our tastebuds needed a cleanse before we dove into sampling these cookies.

 

 

 

Why We Love the TokyoTreat October 2023 Halloween SnackHaul Box:

Our family loves the TokyoTreat box! Each month it delivers us a new experience that our whole family can share. The TokyoTreat box opens our eyes to new textures and flavors that we otherwise would never have experienced. We get a glimpse into the Japanese culture and all their fun and often cute-looking snacks, that are much harder to find in Canada.

This month’s Halloween SnackHaul box was a very big thumbs-up from the whole family! I can honestly say collectively this was our favorite TokyoTreat box to date. It included the perfect mix of sweet treats and savory treats, as well as a drink and a noodle snack meal. Everyone tried everything and there were so many amazing snacks that we will be shopping for in the future.

For our family, the TokyoTreat box isn’t just a monthly subscription box; it’s like embarking on an exciting snacking adventure that we all enjoy together and we can’t wait for the next box we get to enjoy together!

 

Have you tried Tokyo Treat? Which are your favorite snacks?

 

TokyoTreat April 2023: Sakura Picnic Party Box Review

TokyoTreat April 2023: Sakura Picnic Party Box Review

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TokyoTreat is a monthly themed snack box filled with Japanese snacks and candy delivered directly from Japan. This subscription-based service delivers a hand-picked collection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and savory snacks and drinks you will love! Items vary monthly but may include the best new exclusive and seasonal snacks, chocolates, salty chips, gummy candy, anime snacks, DIY candy kits, and Dagashi.

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

 
 

Tokyo Treat – April 2023 “Sakura Picnic Party” Box Review:

Each Tokyo Treat box comes with 15-20 Japanese snacks. One of the snacks is almost always a unique flavored KitKat. Your box will also include an information booklet in English, explaining why they chose the monthly theme and what it represents to Japanese people. This booklet also describes each snack, common allergens, and if it’s vegetarian-friendly.

 

 

Did you know?

Hanami is the Japanese tradition of welcoming spring once the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. People all over Japan head outdoors to have cherry blossom viewing parties which often involve bento boxes and sharing food under these beautiful blossoms. 

 

 

KitKat Peach

All dressed up and bursting with juicy peach flavor, these sweet and fruity KitKats are a spring favor fave!

 

The best KitKat we have ever tasted! If you love peaches or anything peach-flavored, you need to try these mini Peach KitKat bars. They are delicious!!! They are covered in a peach-flavored white chocolate (I think?) that gives them a light peach taste. It’s not overpowering, but just the right amount. They are the perfect snack size to share or take on the go.

 

 

Sakura Senbei

Crunch into these salty snacks with a floral twist- they’re made with real cherry blossom leaves!

 

I had no idea there was a snack made out of cherry blossom leaves. Who would ever have thought? The taste was very different than what we are used to. These bite-sized rice crackers have a conventional savory flavor, but they also have a floral twist thanks to the taste of cherry blossom leaves.  It’s an unexpected mix, but it turns out to be pretty good, and it’s an intriguing take on the traditional flavors of sweet cherry blossoms.

 

 

Sakura Manju

A sakura season staple, this adorable sweet is filled with pink cherry blossom-flavored sweet bean paste!

 

This is a traditional pastry that is popular during sakura season in Japan. It is a soft cookie-like outside filled with the traditional sakura-scented sweet red bean paste. The outside pastry tasted delicious and reminded us of a fig newton bar, but our taste buds are still getting familiar with the red bean taste. 

 

 

Sakura Matcha Cookie Bites

Bite into a popular spring flavor combo made in heaven- sakura and matcha!

 

These tiny cookie bites have an outside layer that is made of matcha cookie. It’s flaky and has a taste that is a tad on the bitter side.  This contrasts perfectly with the sweet sakura cream filling that together creates a delicious balance in both flavor and texture.

 

 

Sakura Cherry Candy

These hard candies are flavored with the juice of Yamagata Prefecture’s famously sweet Sato Nishiki cherries!

 

These candies are a favorite in our house! They have a bold sweet cherry flavor that lasts the whole way through. We only wish that there were more candies in this package. They were that good! 

 

 

Strawberry King Cider

Relish this refreshing sakura-colored strawberry soda made with sweet Amaou Strawberries!

 

Another fan favorite among everyone in our house! This soda, or pop as we call it, was absolutely delicious. It was sweet with the perfect amount of strawberry flavoring giving you a yummy refreshing drink. And how adorable is that bottle?!

 

 

Premium Ghana Truffle

They have three layers: a creamy milk chocolate ganache center, a coating of velvety dark chocolate, and a dusting of cocoa powder.

 

These chocolates are very similar to the truffles that we have in North America. A creamy rich dark chocolate taste. 

 

 

Ghana Chocolate Cake Bites

Soft and scrumptious, these cute bite-sized pillows are packed with chocolatey flavor!

 

These chocolate bites weren’t as rich of a flavor as the truffles. They have a harder outer chocolate coating with a soft sponge-like cake inside. They have a slight cherry or amaretto taste? (I can’t place the taste). 

 

 

Mini Caplico

Shaped like mini ice cream cones, these have two layers of sweet cream filling inside a savor, crispy wafer!

 

We were lucky to get two mini cones, one strawberry and one cherry blossom. So cute and fun to eat. The strawberry tasted like the strawberry ginza rusk from February 2023’s Tokyo Treat box. My girls loved that the filling went all the way to the bottom of the wafer. They are the perfect size for snacking.

 

 

Sour Paper Candy Cola

These chewy candies may be paper thin, but they’re blooming with cola flavor.
 
This is a chewy candy treat similar to what I remember having as a child. Soft and sweet! The Coke flavor strap is covered in tangy, sugar which makes this candy so good! I only wish this snack came with more candy strips, one isn’t enough to share.

 

 

Piri-Kara Spicy Ramen

With a delicate balance of spice and flavor, this vegetarian ramen is bringing the heat to the picnic party!

 

This ramen is perfect for a quick lunch or snack. Mostly my husband ate this ramen as its his favorite! I did manage to snag a few bites. I was expecting it to have some heat, but it was more mild than anticipated. The light umami vegetable seasoning creates just the right amount of flavor.

 

 

Kuppy Ramune

They come in a sweet and sour mouth-watering assortment of orange, strawberry, and lemon flavors!

 

These are a firm candy that dissolves into a powdery texture when you bit or suck on them. They reminded us of Sweet Tarts, but the flavor was milder than expected. The kids loved crunching on these and it was the perfect amount to share. 

 

 

Texas Corn Okonomiyaki

This soft corn snack is inspired by the Japanese dish, Okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki is a popular Japanese dish similar to a pancake, made with a mixture of ingredients like cabbage, egg, meat, cheese, onion, and seafood. Have you tried Okonomiyaki before?

 

Similar in texture to a cheese puff or cheesy, but with more vegetable flavors and spices. They are crunchy when chewed and melt in your mouth when sucked on. Even with the slight seafood flavor, these were really tasty!

 

 

Full Moon Pon Cracker

This traditional soy sauce-flavored rice cracker is crisp, savory, and great for sharing!

 

This is a traditional soy sauce-flavored cracker only larger. I have come to know this taste well as it comes in our snacking trail mix. They are crispy and crunchy with a salty coating.

 

 

Coal Lollipop Dipper

Open the candy bag (carefully!), take a lick of the cola-flavored lollipop, then dip it into the candy powder for a bubbly burst of flavor.

 

My youngest says this was yummy! Sadly the rest of the family didn’t even get a taste, but we can imagine how good it was if she liked it. She said the powder was sweet tasting but she preferred to have the lollipop by itself.

 

 

 

 

Verdict: 

We love the selection and variety of unique and familiar snacks inside each TokyoTreat box. This month there are many snacks that are completely new to us, both in flavor and texture. This is the first time we have experienced any Sakura snacks, it is something we knew very little about before receiving our TokyoTreat box. The peach KitKat was for sure the biggest favorite in our house. Along with the strawberry cider and sakura cherry candies. As well, there were a few really delicious and familiar-tasting snacks but with a slight twist, such as coke-flavored candy. We are still trying to wrap our taste buds around the red bean paste flavor.

We had so much fun with this unboxing and snacking, it ended up taking half a day. We loved trying new snacks, finding new favorite snacks, and this month sharing snacks with our friends! The TokyoTreat box is not only a monthly subscription box but also a unique snacking experience for us as a family.\

 

 

Have you tried Tokyo Treat? Which are your favorite snacks? 

 

 

TokyoTreat March 2023 Spoilers: Sakura Picnic Party + FREE Starbucks Cherry Blossom Bonus

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We have the TokyoTreat March 2023 spoilers! The theme is Sakura Picnic Party!

Savor Sakura Flavor!

Spring is here, and that means it’s officially cherry blossom season! 

Each spring, beautiful sakura (Japanese cherry blossoms) turn Japan into a pink paradise! People all over the country pack bento lunch boxes and head to the park to picnic under the cherry blossoms.

We want to share all our favorite sakura treats, so we’ve packed them into a cute limited-edition box just for you. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to have a Sakura Picnic Party!” -TokyoTreat.com

*Sign-up by April 15th to get the Sakura Picnic Party box

TokyoTreat Coupons:

Sign up using code STARBUCKS23 to get FREE rare Starbucks Japan limited-release Sakura merch!

See what’s inside the TokyoTreat March 2023 Box

March subscribers will receive these items, plus more surprise items (if you’re not a subscriber yet, you can sign-up here!):

  • KitKat Peacj

All dressed up and bursting with juicy peach flavor, these sweet and fruity KitKats are a spring favor fave!

  • Sakura Manju

A sakura season staple, this adorable sweet is filled with pink cherry blossom-flavored sweet bean paste!

  • Sakura Senbei
Crunch into these salty snacks with a floral twist- they’re made with real cherry blossom leaves!
  • Sakura Matcha Cookie Bites
Bite into a popular spring flavor combo made in heaven- sakura and matcha!
  • Piri-Kara Spicy Ramen

With a delicate balance of spice and flavor, this vegetarian ramen is bringing the heat to the picnic party!

  • Strawberry King Cider

Relish this refreshing sakura-colored strawberry soda made with sweet Amaou Strawberries!

  • Plus Many More Japanese Treats…


About TokyoTreat:

TokyoTreat is a monthly snack box filled with Japanese snacks and candy delivered directly from Japan. This subscription-based service delivers a hand-picked collection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and savory snacks and drinks you will love! Items vary monthly but may include the best new exclusive and seasonal snacks, chocolates, salty chips, gummy candy, anime snacks, DIY candy kits, and Dagashi.

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

Learn more about TokyoTreat

Tokyo Treat February 2023 My Snackin’ Valentine Box Review

Tokyo Treat February 2023 My Snackin’ Valentine Box Review

*This post contains affiliate links and we may receive a small compensation if you make a purchase after clicking through our links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting our small business! **This box was sent to SubscriptionBoxes.ca for review purposes and is our honest opinion.

TokyoTreat is a monthly themed snack box filled with Japanese snacks and candy delivered directly from Japan. This subscription-based service delivers a hand-picked collection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and savory snacks and drinks you will love! Items vary monthly but may include the best new exclusive and seasonal snacks, chocolates, salty chips, gummy candy, anime snacks, DIY candy kits, and Dagashi.

 

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

 

 

Tokyo Treat – February 2023 “My Snackin’ Valentine” Box Review:

Each Tokyo Treat box comes with 15-20 Japanese snacks. One of the snacks is almost always not your traditional flavored KitKat. Your box will also include an information booklet in English, explaining why they chose the monthly theme and what it represents to Japanese people. This booklet also describes each snack, common allergens, and if it’s vegetarian-friendly.

 

Did you know?

Japan has put its own spin on Valentine’s Day. Instead of men giving women chocolates and flowers as is the case in western cultures, in Japan women are expected to give men chocolates.

In Japan, the month of February is all about strawberries!

KitKat Lucky Daifuku

Here’s your lucky break in love! These lucky KitKats are filled with sweet azuki bean and mochi flavors.

The whole family was so excited to try a new flavor of KitKat. For us, it was a new flavor, unlike anything we’d had before. They we so yummy, that my husband gobbled them all up before anyone else could even have seconds.

Maruko-chan Arare

Lightly flavored with soy sauce and honey. Crunch into these sweet and savory pillows of fried perfection!

This snack took me right back to a trail mix snack I had when I was a kid. The dry, crunchy texture was the perfect compliment to the sweet soy sauce taste. It was the perfect snack size for the whole family to try a few each.

Mini Strawberry Thunder

This little guy might just steal your heart! Half crunchy milk chocolate & half strawberry coating – a match made in heaven!

This reminded me of a chocolate-dipped strawberry and who doesn’t love chocolate-dipped strawberries?! The sweet, fruity treat didn’t last long in our house.

Pakila Chocolate Wafers

Delectably rich milk chocolate and almonds are sandwiched between layers of crispy wafer goodness.

A fan favorite in our house! A light, crispy, and flaky chocolate and nutty taste are the perfect snacking treat. These were a must to satisfy my afternoon sweet tooth and were perfect for kids’ lunches. The package was large enough that we each had a few on multiple different occasions.

Qoo Peack Jelly Drink

Made with real peach juice, squeeze the pouch to enjoy its fun, fruity, and refreshing flavor. It tastes better cold, so make sure you chill first!

My first impressions were that it had a very unique jelly texture, but my kids loved the peach taste so much that they drank it all right away. Not even that drop on the counter went to waste.

Love Umbrella Chocolate

The base of this love umbrella is filled with cute rainbow coated chocolates. Savor the moment with these sweet little treats.

Another fan favorite among the littles in the house. These teeny tiny chocolate balls are just so cute, that they had to be eaten all in one day. At least the small size prevents them from eating too fast!

Pure Petit Grape Gummy

Made with grape puree and bursting with intense grape flavor, these addictively juicy gummies are dusted with a light sour powder.

One of my personal favorite treats in this box! They have such a rich and delicious grape flavor and the perfect gummy texture. My only complaint is that the package was way too small!

Mini Asparagus Biscuits

Made with premium strawberries from Japan’s Tochigi prefecture, you’re sure to become infatuated with these sweet buttery snacks!

I love the name so much! And it… almost, stopped my kids from even trying these. The biscuits had almost a wet feel, which I can’t describe, but that didn’t stop the family from eating them all! They had the texture of a cookie or cracker but with the sweetness of strawberries.

Strawberry Ginza Rusk

Steady your heart and take a bite of light and airy Ginza Rusk! Its strawberry flavor will keep you coming back for more.

This was a brand new type of snack for us. I’m not even sure what product it would be similar to in Canada. They reminded me of sponge toffee or dehydrated strawberry cake squares, if that’s a thing. Either way, they had a yummy taste and I would love to try more in different flavors.

Suppamucho Sour Plum Chips

Prepare to be heartstruck! These sour plum chips have a tart and fruity flavor – with a sour punch!
These were probably the best and one of the most unlikely surprises from inside the Valentine’s Day box. Not really sour but they had the most delicious flavor that kept making me want to go back for more until eventually, the whole bag was empty. The whole family agreed, these were amazing!!! Now I just need to find out where to buy more…

Kinako Stick

Covered in roasted soybean flour, kinako sticks are traditional Japanese sweets known for their chewy texture and nutty flavor.

I think everyone in our family can agree this was our least favorite item from the box. We each gave it an honest try, but the soybean flour on the outside wasn’t something that we are used to for our sweets.

Choco Cake

These light and fluffy cakes are coated with milk chocolate- and choc-full of love!

These were super yummy chocolate cookies. They reminded me of outside cookies from wagon wheels and they were the perfect snack size.

Shrimp Senbei

These crispy rice crackers are made with a delicious blend of mild Japanese spices, making them shrimply irresistible!

My family gave these snacks a good effort but most of us do not enjoy eating anything fishy, and they had a strong fish smell. However, my husband loved these and just kept eating them. So I guess it’s all about personal preference, some like certain foods, and others don’t like those same foods.

Spicy Peanut Arare

Don’t worry, these crunchy snacks aren’t TOO spicy. But they’ll still set your heart on fire!

We didn’t taste much heat at all. But we still enjoyed these crunchy bite-sized bits of rice cracker yum!

Karai! Spicy Noodles

Like a fiery romance, this ramen is bold and full of heat! Its complex and spicy flavors will set your heart ablaze!

OMG! This was so delicious with a great spicy flavor. My husband is ramen-obsessed, so this made him so happy! And of course, once he said that it didn’t taste like seafood, I had to try at least a bit or two or three… We both could definitely have eaten more!

 

Verdict: It was our first time experiencing the Tokyo Treat box and honesty our first time trying almost everything in this box. We have tried a few different Japanese snacks from friends over the years, but not to the extent of what was inside my box. Our minds and tastebuds got to experience so many new tastes and textures. In total, we received fifteen snacks in our February box, enough for our family of four to share them all and have leftovers. Some of the snacks were smaller individual serving sizes, but others, such as the KitKat had ten individually wrapped twin bars! The whole family fell in love with some new and delicious flavors. The Sour Plum Chips, Pure Petit Grape Gummies, and Spicy Ramen noodles are probably the overall favorites. The Tokyo Treat box was a great cultural experience for our whole family to learn and try some new treats. I would highly recommend it to individuals, couples, and families who up are for a new taste adventure or just love Japan! Either way, I hope you discover some new favorite Japanese snacks as well!

 

Have you tried Tokyo Treat? Which are your favorite snacks?

 

TokyoTreat February 2023 Spoilers: My Snackin’ Valentine + FREE Sweets

TokyoTreat February 2023 Spoilers: My Snackin’ Valentine + FREE Sweets

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We have the TokyoTreat February 2023 spoilers! The theme is My Snackin’ Valentine!

 

Feel the Love!

It’s that time of year when hearts are fluttering and love is in the air!

Valentine’s Day in Japan offers a rare chance for people to show appreciation to friends or finally make a move on their crush! 

We’ve put our hearts into finding the perfect Japanese snacks and packing them into the My Snackin’ Valentine box. There’s just one question– will you be our Snackin’ Valentine?” -TokyoTreat.com

 

*Sign-up by February 15th to get the My Snackin’ Valentine box

 

TokyoTreat Coupons:

Sign up using code SWEETHEART23 to get FREE Japan-exclusive Valentine’s Day sweets!

See what’s inside the TokyoTreat February 2023 Box

February subscribers will receive these items, plus more surprise items (if you’re not a subscriber yet, you can sign-up here!):

  • KitKat Lucky Daifuku

Here’s your lucky break in love! These lucky KitKats are filled with sweet azuki bean and mochi flavors.

  • Strawberry Ginza Rusk

Steady your heart and take a bite of light and airy Ginza Rusk! Its strawberry flavor will keep you coming back for more.

  • Suppamucho Sour Plum Chips
Prepare to be heartstruck! These ume plum chips have a tart and fruity flavor – with a sour punch!
  • Pakila Chocolate Wafers
Fall head over heels in love with rich milk chocolate and almonds sandwiched between layers of crispy wafer goodness!
  • Karai! Spicy Noodles

Like a fiery romance, this ramen is bold and full of heat! Its complex and spicy flavors will set your heart ablaze!

  • Mini Strawberry Thunder

This little guy might just steal your heart! Half crunchy milk chocolate & half strawberry coating – a match made in heaven!

  • Plus Many More Japanese Treats…

 

 


About TokyoTreat:

TokyoTreat is a monthly snack box filled with Japanese snacks and candy delivered directly from Japan. This subscription-based service delivers a hand-picked collection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and savory snacks and drinks you will love! Items vary monthly but may include the best new exclusive and seasonal snacks, chocolates, salty chips, gummy candy, anime snacks, DIY candy kits, and Dagashi.

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

 

Learn more about TokyoTreat

 

TokyoTreat January 2023 Spoilers: Snackin’ New Year

TokyoTreat January 2023 Spoilers: Snackin’ New Year

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We have the TokyoTreat January 2023 spoilers! The theme is Snackin’ New Year!

 

Countdown to Flavor!

Get ready to start counting down, cause our New Year’s flavor celebration is about to begin! 

New Year’s is the most important holiday of the year in Japan. From ancient traditions to modern day parties, Japan takes New Year’s to the next level!

We want people around the world to experience that excitement, so we packed all our favorite Japanese New Year’s treats in the Snackin’ New Year box!” -TokyoTreat.com

 

*Sign-up by January 15th to get the Snackin’ New Year box

 

TokyoTreat Coupons:

Sign up using code LUCKY23 to get up to $70 worth of exclusive Japanese sweets for FREE!

See what’s inside the TokyoTreat January 2023 Box

January subscribers will receive these items, plus more surprise items (if you’re not a subscriber yet, you can sign-up here!):

  • KitKat Strawberry Chocolate Cake

No New Year’s celebration is complete without some cake! These limited edition KitKats are perfectly sweet and tangy!

  • Fanta Premier Pear

It’s time to raise a glass to the new year! Made from high-quality pear puree, this premium Fanta’s flavor can’t be beaten!

  • Spy x Family Anya Candy
Waku Waku! These cute fruit flavored fard candies feature Anya, the kawaii pink haired telepath from Spy x Family!
  • Koikeya Nori Salt Chips
New Year, New Chips! Thick-cut potato chips are covered with savory nori seaweed and seasoned with salt and roasted chili pepper!
  • Black Thunder Butter Cookie

Like post-countdown fireworks bursting in the night sky, these crunchy chocolate bars explode with butter cookie flavor!

  • Good Luck Taiyaki

Shaped like a Japanese symbol of good luck, this lucky taiyaki has crunchy wafers packed with airy chocolate goodness!

  • Plus Many More Japanese Treats…

 

 


About TokyoTreat:

TokyoTreat is a monthly snack box filled with Japanese snacks and candy delivered directly from Japan. This subscription-based service delivers a hand-picked collection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and savory snacks and drinks you will love! Items vary monthly but may include the best new exclusive and seasonal snacks, chocolates, salty chips, gummy candy, anime snacks, DIY candy kits, and Dagashi.

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

 

Learn more about TokyoTreat

 

 

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TokyoTreat December 2022 Spoilers: Santa’s Snackfest

TokyoTreat December 2022 Spoilers: Santa’s Snackfest

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We have the TokyoTreat December 2022 spoilers! The theme is Santa’s Snackfest!

 

Join the Celebration!

Get ready to deck the halls and hang your stockings with care, ‘cause Santa Claus is coming to town! 

Christmas in Japan is a unique blend of familiar holiday traditions and distinctly Japanese ones. It’s such a magical time of year!

Join us in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with limited edition Japanese snacks and festive holiday flavors in the Santa’s Snackfest box!” -TokyoTreat.com

 

*Sign-up by December 15th to get the Santa’s Snackfest box

 

TokyoTreat Coupons:

Sign up using code EPIC22 to get an Epic Black Friday Bonus!

See what’s inside the TokyoTreat December 2022 Box

December subscribers will receive these items, plus more surprise items (if you’re not a subscriber yet, you can sign-up here!):

  • KitKat Milk Tea

Forget the cookies – these exclusive milk tea flavored KitKats are the perfect treat for Santa! Savor creamy wafers coated in milk tea flavored chocolate!

  • Pocky Winter Caramel

Elegant and buttery, a bite of these decadent limited edition salted caramel Pocky are sure to brighten up your night!

  • Maneken White Chocolat Waffle
This deliciously moist cocoa waffle drizzled with white chocolate will have you dreaming of a White Chocolate Christmas!
  • Tongari Christmas Corn Chips
Shaped like little Christmas trees, these lightly salted corn ships have a satisfying crunch!
  • Calpico Milk Stars

Each bite of sweet milk flavor and airy chocolate packed in these cute stars is like a present to your taste buds!

  • Royal Milk Tea

Relax with this popular Japanese drink made with high quality black tea, sugar, and plenty of milky flavor!

  • Plus Many More Japanese Treats…

 


About TokyoTreat:

TokyoTreat is a monthly snack box filled with Japanese snacks and candy delivered directly from Japan. This subscription-based service delivers a hand-picked collection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and savory snacks and drinks you will love! Items vary monthly but may include the best new exclusive and seasonal snacks, chocolates, salty chips, gummy candy, anime snacks, DIY candy kits, and Dagashi.

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

 

Learn more about TokyoTreat

 

 

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TokyoTreat November 2022 Spoilers: Akiba Adventure Box

TokyoTreat November 2022 Spoilers: Akiba Adventure Box

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We have the TokyoTreat November 2022 spoilers! The theme is Abika Adventure!

 

Your Adventure Awaits!

Get ready for an adventure to Japan’s otaku capital: Akihabara, aka Akiba! 

Akiba’s famous for its massive electronics shops, iconic maid cafes, and shops overflowing with anime and manga. So it’s no wonder why Akiba is loved by curious visitors and hobbyists alike! 

We’ve scoured Akiba for the trendiest snacks and most out-there flavors, and put the best ones in the Akiba Adventure box. All that’s left is one question– are you up for the adventure?!” -TokyoTreat.com

 

*Sign-up by November 15th to get the Abika Adventure box

 

TokyoTreat Coupons:

Sign up using code EARLYBIRD22 to get an Early Bird Black Friday Bonus!

 

See what’s inside the TokyoTreat November 2022 Box

November subscribers will receive these items, plus more surprise items (if you’re not a subscriber yet, you can sign-up here!):

  • KitKat Autumn Chestnut

Take a bite of fall with the subtle sweetness of Japanese chestnut! Chestnut flavored white chocolate makes this the perfect autumn KitKat!

  • Mystery Flavor Fanta

This mysterious Fanta’s flavor is a secret, but it’s super tasty! Are you adventurous enough to try it and find out?!

  • Yamayoshi Spicy Green Onion Potato Chips
Take your tastebuds on a savory flavor adventure! These delicious sweet and spicy potato chips are super addictive and pack a punch!
  • Daikoku Kitsune Udon Noodles
Just like Akiba, the flavor of these sweet and savory noodles are jam packed with excitement! They’re the perfect mid-adventure pick-me-up!
  • Polinky Lightly Seasoned Corn Snack

These bite-sized snacks are the perfect adventuring snack! Enjoy their natural sweetness whenever hunger hits!

  • Puku Puku Tai Lemon Tea Taiyaki

Inspired by the famous Akiba snack, this taiyaki has a crunchy wafer on the outside and airy lemon tea flavored chocolate on the inside!

  • Plus Many More Japanese Treats…

 

 


About TokyoTreat:

TokyoTreat is a monthly snack box filled with Japanese snacks and candy delivered directly from Japan. This subscription-based service delivers a hand-picked collection of Japanese candies, DIY kits, traditional Dagashi snacks, and savory snacks and drinks you will love! Items vary monthly but may include the best new exclusive and seasonal snacks, chocolates, salty chips, gummy candy, anime snacks, DIY candy kits, and Dagashi.

What’s in a TokyoTreat box: 15-20 full-sized Japanese snacks + a 24-page culture guide.

Frequency: Monthly Subscription

Cost: 

  • Monthly – $37.50 USD per month
  • 3 months – $35.50 USD per month (Save $6)
  • 6 months – $33.50 USD per month (Save $24)
  • 12 months – $32.50 USD per month (Save $60)

Shipping: Worldwide shipping from $10.50-$12.50 USD monthly

TokyoTreat Coupon Codes:

 

Learn more about TokyoTreat

 

 

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