Snack Your Way Through Japan—10 Japanese Snack Subscription Boxes To Savour
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Japan through its vibrant food culture, now you can—without leaving your home! Thanks to Japanese snack subscription boxes, a whole world of unique flavours and textures is just a few clicks away. From savoury treats like crispy seaweed chips to sweet delights like matcha-flavoured chocolates, these snack subscription services bring a curated selection of Japan’s best snacks straight to your door each month. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Japanese goodies or a curious snack explorer, these boxes offer an exciting and convenient way to snack your way through Japan—one delicious box at a time!
Japanese Snack & Candy Subscription Box Providers
(1) Tokyo Treat
(2) Japan Crate
(3) Sakuraco
(4) Bokksu
(5) Japan Rail Club
(6) Japan Candy Box
(7) Japan Bite
(8) NihonBox
(9) Kawaii Box
(10) Sugoi Mart
Source: Tokyo Treat website
Tokyo Treat delivers a monthly box filled with Japanese snacks, candies, and unique treats that often feature seasonal or limited-edition products. They offer options that cater to both beginner snackers and seasoned aficionados, with a focus on fun and quirky treats straight from Japan's trendy snack scene. They strive to create global connections through Japanese food culture, enabling people from around the world to experience and engage in the richness of Japanese traditions.
It costs USD 37.50 for a one-month Tokyo Treat subscription, USD 33.50 monthly for 3-month subscription and USD 32.50 monthly for 12-month subscription.
Source: Tokyo Treat website
Japan Crate offers several different subscription options, including a snack crate, a candy crate, and even a soda crate. Their boxes feature a mix of popular and lesser-known snacks from Japan, giving subscribers a fun and wide-ranging experience. The boxes also include a booklet with trivia, games, and details about the snacks.
It costs USD 39.99 per crate for a bi-monthly (receive 1 box every other month) Japan Crate subscription, USD 34.99 per crate (receive 3 crates) for 6-month subscription and USD 32.99 per create (receive 6 crates) for 12-month subscription.
Source: Sakuraco website
For a more refined experience, Sakuraco provides a box featuring traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) and local snacks, along with tea pairings to enjoy alongside your treats. Their snacks often highlight Japanese culture and craftsmanship, offering a more artisanal and elegant approach to snacking.
It costs USD 37.50 for a one-month Sakuraco subscription, USD 35.50 monthly for 3-month subscription and USD 32.50 monthly for 12-month subscription.
Source: Bokksu website
Bokksu is a premium Japanese snack box that curates a selection of traditional and artisanal snacks from Japan's regions. Each box includes both sweet and savoury treats, as well as an information booklet that explains the origins and cultural significance of the snacks.
It costs USD 39.99 for a one-month Bokksu subscription, USD 34.99 monthly for 3-month subscription and USD 29.99 monthly for 12-month subscription.
Source: Japan Rail Club website
Japan Rail Club combines a love for Japanese snacks with the theme of Japanese railways, offering a subscription box that allows you to taste a variety of Japanese snacks inspired by Japan’s famous train routes and stations. Established by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and managed by the subsidiary group JR East Business Development SEA (SEABD) in Singapore, JAPAN RAIL CLUB aims to be the one-stop platform for Japan travel needs, introducing Japan through snacks, travel stories, and travel products.
Omiyage Snack Box Subscription costs SGD 58 for a one-month subscription, and discounts range from 5%, 10% to 20% for 3-month, 6-month and 12-month subscription plans respectively.
Source: Japan Candy Box website
Japan Candy Box is a monthly subscription box dedicated to delivering a variety of Japanese candies directly to your door. Each box typically includes 8 to 10 different treats, ranging from traditional Japanese sweets (like mochi and yokan) to modern, fun, and colourful candy treats like gummy candies, chocolate-covered snacks, and candy kits.
It costs USD 29.90 for a one-month Japan Candy Box subscription, USD 27.90 monthly for 6-month subscription and USD 24.90 monthly for 12-month subscription.
Source: Japan Bite website
Japan Bite’s snack subscription service offers a monthly selection of traditional sweets, seasonal items, and authentic teas. Boxes focus on cultural richness, offering gluten-free and vegetarian options. Each package includes around 11 premium snacks and a culture guide, connecting subscribers to Japan’s traditions and flavours.
Japan Bite Premium Snack Box costs USD 48.99 for a one-month subscription, USD 44.99 monthly for 6-month subscription and USD 42.99 monthly for 12-month subscription.
Source: NIhonBox website
NihonBox offers a surprise box of Japanese products delivered monthly. Each box includes at least six items such as anime/manga merchandise, traditional Japanese objects, plushies, t-shirts, and food. They provide a fun and cultural experience for Japan enthusiasts, combining modern otaku items with traditional Japanese goods.
They also offer UmaiBox, a snack subscription box with curated Japanese treats and snacks. They make sure to select products which are more delicious than the last, with unique, original and typical Japanese flavours!
A UmaiBox costs €27.99 for a one-month subscription, €26.99 monthly for 3-month subscription and €26.49 for 6-month subscription.
Source: Kawaii Box website
Kawaii Box is a monthly subscription box delivering 6 to 8 curated "kawaii" (cute) items from Japan, such as plushies, stationery, accessories, and Japanese candy. Each box aims to spread Japanese kawaii culture worldwide with a mix of practical and collectible items.
A Kawaii Box costs USD 34.90 for a one-month subscription, USD 32.90 monthly for 6-month subscription and USD 29.90 for 12-month subscription.
Source: Sugoi Mart website
Sugoi Mart is an online store that delivers a variety of Japanese products worldwide. Their offerings include unique snacks, candy, drinks, toys, collectibles, beauty products, home goods, and limited-edition items from popular Japanese brands.
Their Lucky Bag collection offers mystery bags filled with exclusive Japanese items, ranging from snacks to collectibles and seasonal goods. Each bag is curated with unique themes, often featuring popular Japanese brands and rare merchandise, making it a fun and surprising way to explore Japan's culture.
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Final Thoughts
Japanese snack subscription services are a delightful way for fans around the world to explore Japan's rich snack culture. They provide a convenient way to access unique treats, seasonal items, and exclusive flavours from Japan. However, they can be costly due to factors like international shipping, exclusive snack sourcing, and limited-edition items. For some, the price may be justified as a special treat or exciting opportunity to try exclusive treats from Japan, while others might find it more feasible to purchase Japanese snacks individually or through local specialty stores if available.
*The information provided in this article is accurate at the time of writing.
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