The Best Japanese Subscription Boxes, from Snacks to Kawaii (2024)

Focusing on the passage of time through seasons and festivities, The Kizuna Box explores Japan's long-standing traditions through lifestyle items, Japanese candy, snacks, and other healthy goodies. With three subscription boxes, stock up your kitchen cabinets with beautiful clay plates, matching chopsticks, popular Tokyo treats, and teacups.

“We lived in Japan for 3 years and then had to return to the States due to my husband's health. These boxes bring me such joy each month. The memories of the sweet, kind and gracious people of Japan are brought to life when the box arrives.” – Cheri D.

Stock up on the cutest Ghibli and Sailor Moon collectibles that you can wear and use as an accessory on your keychain. Fangirl Monthly delivers anime and manga-inspired accessories that you can't find anywhere else. With a different theme each month, get fandom-inspired designs like a Totoro jewelry case to match with a pair of Spirited Away dangly earrings.

"I absolutely loved my first box! It had a few different anime & manga products. I wear the items from this box almost every day. I highly suggest this subscription box for any anime & manga fans! :)" - Bailey D.

Fukubukuro is a Japanese New Year custom in which retailers sell grab bags filled with various mystery items. Give them a taste of this tradition with a subscription to Mystery Manga Box. Each monthly box includes 1 mystery manga, a Japanese drink, snack, sweet anime treats, and a gift. A box that they'll look forward to unboxing every month!

“My husband and I loved our mystery manga box! All the snacks were great and we enjoyed the manga as well. The curators did a good job picking something based on our likes. I'm excited to get the next one and considering doing a full year subscription.” – Nikki J.

When they join the STICKII Club, they can look forward to getting some high-quality happy mail every month. A kawaii box of a different sort, now they can cover all their favorite school supplies and items in colorful happy stickers! Choose from Cute, Vintage, or Pop options for a selection of 6+ sheets of stickers, a storage insert, and at least 2 stationery items like pens and notepads.

“I've been a stickii club subscriber for 3ish years now off and on, and when my stickers come its always the best part of my month! Their customer service is fantastic and have always been kind to me! I really appreciate them and I highly recommend them to anyone who might need stickers!” – Sydney D.

Bringing the unique experience of a manga cafe from Tokyo to their front door, Manga Spice Cafe is a fun monthly box that's perfect for lovers of manga, anime, and all things Japanese. Each box delivers 3 newly released manga, suitable for those 15+, along with 3-5 sweet or savory Japanese snacks, 1 cafe drink item, a detailed artist info sheet, and occasional surprise gifts.

"Fun! I ordered one box for my daughter, and I will definitely order a second! Opening up a box that comes in the mail is still a treat! She was excited when the box arrived. There was info on the ingredients in the treats (which is helpful when recipient is a vegetarian), and details about the curated books. The included books look awesome! Very well done, thank you." - Cara K.