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 themes for Autumn, Halloween and Winter, plus special discounts for new subscribers!
TokyoTreat, Sakuraco & YumeTwins (JP)
Read our recent highlights post to see what’s inside the current boxes and our favourite treats. TokyoTreat has a Halloween Fright Fest theme with Japan’s coolest and craziest treats for spooky season including a full size bag of KitKats and instant veggie noodles. Sakuraco celebrates traditional woodblock prints with Echoes of Ukiyo-e including authentic and artisan Japanese snacks from local snack makers, plus Kuromame black bean tea and a traditional Kaya cloth. There’s also the YumeTwins kawaii box with a Kawaii Monster Mash box including exclusive Halloween-themed goodies, or pick up a Glowing Nighttime Set of makeup & beauty from nomakenolife. Use our links to get $5 off your first box with the code SCKAWAII
Pipsticks (US)
Pipsticks have sticker clubs and subscriptions in a range of sizes and designs (some are US/CAN only), plus one off boxes with Miffy, Powerpuff Girls and more. The monthly collab with Hello Kitty & Friends also 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.
Sophie & Toffee (SG)
Get creative with resin crafts! The new quarterly Sanrio Characters Box is for Pocket Charms with officially licensed moulds, supplies and video tutorials. This month’s Elves Box theme is Spell Bound with moulds and supplies to create a shaker spell book keychain, while the Pixie Box theme is Enchanted Bloom with moulds and supplies for a soft, elegant floral aesthetic. Keep an eye on their Instagram for a closer look. Get 10% off anything in store with our referral link.
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 Woodland Magic design in an oval hoop that’s the perfect project after a long day at work or chilly walk. 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.
Cotton & Twine (UK)
Cotton & Twine’s cross stitch subscription box brings you a new and exclusive cross stitch project every month, from designers around the world. This month’s pattern is Winter Wonderland, designed by Little Dove Designs, and you can choose from a PDF Pattern Only, Full Kit with supplies, or Original Kit with extras (this month there’s a wooden hoop, fairy decoration, chocolate stocking and artisan tea bag). You can also buy PDF patterns from previous boxes.
Kawaii Box & Japan Candy Box (HK)
This month the Kawaii Box has a Pompompurin’s Thanksgiving Party theme containing 6-8 cute items and snacks including an exclusive cushion and more Sanrio characters. The Japan Candy Box theme is Golden Harvest Picnic with 8-10 autumnal snacks & candy. Signups for both close at the end of the month.
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. Read our recent review for a look inside.
Bokksu (JP)
Bokksu create themed monthly boxes full of curated authentic Japanese snacks & tea only found in Japan. You receive a Seasons of Japan welcome box as soon as you subscribe and then themed boxes every month after. Every box contains 20+ themed Japan-exclusive snacks from small businesses, plus a Culture Guide booklet.
More Boxes & Offers
- For a one-off treat, Rainbowholic Shop (JP) have lots of Japanese stationery sets and lucky boxes including past Patreon rewards.
- The Fall 2026 Pusheen Box & Cat Kit are both sold out! Look out for our review soon, and follow @pusheenbox on Instagram to find out about the Winter box theme.
- We’ll have a roundup of advent calendars soon, including some crafty ones.
- Got a favourite subscription box we haven’t featured? Let us know about it!
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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