October 2023 Subscription Boxes Roundup

It’s time for our monthly roundup of subscription boxes so you can see what themes are available at all our favourite boxes with plush, stationery, candy, crafts and more. It’s a bumper batch this time with some big news and cool collabs, plus plenty of Halloween and Autumn/Fall cuteness.

TokyoTreat & YumeTwins (JP)

The Halloween Snackhaul box from TokyoTreat (candy & snacks) is the perfect way to celebrate spooky season with lots of fun themed snacks. We got to to try it out – check out our video. YumeTwins (kawaii) enjoys a Kawaii Halloween Carnival featuring Kuromi, Kirby and Sumikko Gurashi. There’s also traditional snacks from Sakuraco celebrating Kyoto’s Crimson Leaves and Bewitched Beauty treats from nomakenolife. Signups close on the 15th. SCK readers get $5 off your first box with the code SUPERCUTEKAWAII.

ZenPop (JP)

ZenPop have teamed up with Rainbowholic for a Japanese stationery box celebrating Rainboween! It includes exclusive Rainbowholic designed stickers and washi tape, plus more fun stationery items from Japan. They also have boxes with snacks or ramen. Use the code WELCOME to get ¥4000/$30 off your first box.

Smoko (US)

Smoko added a quarterly subscription box earlier in the year and the new one is available to preorder now, shipping at the end of October. It has a Mushroom Farm theme with 5-6 exclusive Smoko goodies and fun freebies. The box will be available for the rest of the year (unless is sells out) so if you’re not quite sure you can wait for the unboxing video on their Instagram.

Bokksu (JP)

The latest Hello Kitty & Friends box with Bokksu is available now with a Birthday Bash theme for Hello Kitty’s 49th birthday in November. It contains 20+ seasonal and small batch snacks plus exclusive Sanrio keepsakes. They also have a Bokksu box with traditional and regional Japanese snacks. Use our link to subscribe and get a code for $15 off your first box.

Japan Crate (JP)

There was also some big news that Bokksu have taken over Japan Crate! It will continue as normal with monthly themed boxes containting 17-20 treats, drink and a toy. This month lets you join in the celebrations for their 9th anniversary with a board game themed box. SCK readers get 15% off any subscription with the code SUPERCUTEKAWAII (No news yet on what’s happening to the other boxes in the Japan Crate family.)

Kawaii Box & Japan Candy Box (HK)

This month, the Kawaii Box theme is Kirby’s Kawaii Land which will include all Kirby-themed homeware, toys, candy and more. The Japan Candy Box theme is Awesome Autumn Treats with seasonal flavours like chestnut and sweet potato. Signups for both close at the end of the month.

Elves Box (SG)

Get creative with a subscription box from Sophie & Toffee, which all have everything you need for multiple projects. The Elves Box has a Stress Ball theme with squishies to make, The Pixie Box has a Santa’s Workshop theme with festive resin projects and The Disney Box is themed around Frozen. Get 10% off anything in store with our referral link.

More Subscription Boxes & Offers

There’s so many boxes this month, I need to squeeze in a few more.

• The Fall 2023 Pusheen Box & Cat Kit will be shipping soon. Both have a Scaredy Cat theme for Halloween.
• Use the code OMG10 for 10% off your first month of the Hello Kitty & Friends Sticker Club from Pipsticks and Sanrio.
• Get crafty with the Make Happy Club Box which has everything you need for a Halloween cross stitch project. 

Our Guide to Subscription Boxes page has also been updated so you can get all the details of how they work and compare the different boxes we’ve reviewed. There’s separate guides for Kawaii boxes and Japanese Candy & Snacks, plus a new guide with Subscription Boxes For Cats!