May 2026 Subscription Boxes Roundup

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It’s time for our monthly roundup of subscription boxes and surprise boxes so you can see what themes are available at all our favourites with kawaii characters, plush, stationery, candy & snacks, crafts and more. Some boxes show the full contents so spoilers ahead if you don’t want to see. This month there’s lots of themes for spring and summer, plus special discounts for new subscribers!

Summer 2026 Pusheen Box

Pusheen Box (US)

The Summer 2026 Pusheen Box & Cat Kit are available to pre-order now, shipping in July. Both boxes have a Tropical Vacation theme with summer beach-themed designs on fun and exclusive items for you or your cat. Read our past reviews for an idea of what you might get, or follow @pusheenbox on Instagram to see the spoiler items.

TokyoTreat, Sakuraco & YumeTwins (JP)

Read our recent highlights post to see what’s inside the current boxes and our favourite treats. TokyoTreat (candy & snacks) has an Osaka Snacktacular theme with fun and exclusive treats inspired by the city’s vibrant street food scene including a full size bag of KitKats and instant yakisoba. Sakuraco (traditional snacks) celebrates the Heritage of Hiroshima, with authentic and artisan Japanese snacks from local snack makers, plus traditional Kudzu Yu drink and beautiful hand-picked ceramic plate. There’s also YumeTwins (kawaii) with a Kawaii Dessert Dreams box of Sanrio goodies, or pick up a Twilight Beauty Set of makeup & beauty from nomakenolife. SCK readers get $5 off your first box with the code SCKAWAII

ZenPop Japanese Stationery Box

ZenPop (JP)

The latest ZenPop Japanese Stationery Box is a Ranch Craft Box, themed around pastoral life and farm animals. It’s filled with 9 themed Japanese stationery items and art & craft supplies including a monthly calendar. There’s also previous boxes available with past themes.

Hello Kitty & Friends sticker club

Pipsticks (US)

Pipsticks have sticker clubs and subscriptions in a range of sizes and designs (some are US/CAN only), plus one off boxes. The monthly collab with Hello Kitty & Friends has all-exclusive items including multiple sheets of fun stickers (including puffy, scratch n’ sniff & vinyl), activity zine, postcard and re-usable storage pouch. Check their blog for sneak peeks of all the current boxes.

resin crafts subscription box

Sophie & Toffee (SG)

Get creative with a subscription box from Sophie & Toffee, which all have exclusive supplies for original resin craft projects. The Elves Box is a Kira Kira Hammy Box with moulds and supplies to make a honey hamster shaker light, while the Pixie Box has a Bearie Darlings theme with bear moulds and more surprise products. There’s also a quarterly Sanrio Characters Resin Craft Box with officially licensed moulds, stickers and supplies. Keep an eye on their Instagram for a closer look. Get 10% off anything in store with our referral link.

cross stitch subscription box

The Make Arcade (UK)

The monthly Stitch Mail box includes everything you need to make an exclusive modern cross stitch project. This time it’s a cute little tin for your stitching essentials with a gingham and strawberry theme, along with a strawberry needle minder. Every box also includes a mini book of additional cross stitch motifs, beginner guide and surprise gift. A few past boxes are also still available.

Bokksu Sakura Japanese Snack Box

Bokksu (JP)

Bokksu create themed monthly boxes full of curated authentic Japanese snacks & tea only found in Japan. You receive a welcome box as soon as you subscribe and then themed boxes every month after. For a limited time, the welcome box has a sakura theme with 20–22 Japanese sweets, snacks, and a tea pairing, curated around cherry blossom season. Choose a longer subscription of 3+ months to receive limited sakura gifts on top!

Japanese Snack Box

Freedom Japanese Market (JP)

Freedom Japanese Market is a family-run business creating authentic Japanese snack boxes to bring the flavours of Japan to your doorstep. Each monthly box includes a mix of sweet & savoury treats including traditional Wagashi, quirky Dagashi, fun DIY kits, and limited edition and regional snacks. SCK readers get $5 off your first box with the code SUPERCUTEKAWAII

Kawaii Box subscription box

Kawaii Box & Japan Candy Box (HK)

This month, the Kawaii Box theme is Dream Big, Hangyodon! with 6-8 cute items and snacks featuring Sanrio characters. The Japan Candy Box theme is Max Level Munchies with 8-10 snacks & candy. Signups for both close at the end of the month.

kawaii subscription box

SoKawaii & NihonBox (JP)

SoKawaii is now part of Yatta Japan and you can choose from 3 subscription levels, all with a mix of official plushies, adorable accessories, and kawaii surprises. You can also subscribe to NihonBox, a Japanese culture box with 4 subscription levels. Contents include an anime figure from the license of your choice, gachapon, snacks, traditional products, pop culture goodies and a cultural booklet.

More Boxes & Offers

Guide to Japanese & Kawaii Subscription Boxes

New to subscription boxes? Our Guide to Subscription Boxes explains how they work, plus our favourites and more boxes to check out.

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