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 Christmas and Winter, plus special discounts for new subscribers! Most boxes will arrive in time for gifting or festive crafting and snacking.
Pusheen Box (US)
The Winter 2026 Pusheen Box & Cat Kit are available to pre-order now, shipping in December. Both boxes have a Chill With Style theme with cosy Winter designs for the colder weather 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 has a Matcha Fall Rush theme with Japan’s coolest and craziest treats for Autumn including a full size bag of KitKats and instant noodles. Sakuraco celebrates historical Sakai’s Autumn Wonder including authentic and artisan Japanese snacks from local snack makers, plus Kuromame Hojicha tea and a pair of lacquerware chopsticks. There’s also the YumeTwins kawaii box with a Neko Happy Home box of cat-themed goodies, or pick up a Soothing Skincare 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 character collab boxes. The monthly Hello Kitty & Friends sticker club 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 80’s Pocket Magic Party with moulds and supplies to create nostalgic, action-figure packaging keychains, while the Pixie Box theme is Butterfly Kisses with delicate florals, fluttering butterflies, and enchanting accessories. 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 Cracking Christmas set of two beautiful decorations for your tree. 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. PS. These ornaments are made in the same way as last year’s Christmas box, which I reviewed.
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 a Merry Christmas sampler designed by Crocette a Gogo, and you can choose from a PDF Pattern Only, Full Kit with supplies, or Original Kit with extras (this month there’s backing fabric, red pompoms, a Christmas House decoration, Strawberries & Cream Candy Canes and an 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 Pochacco’s Winter Wish theme containing 6-8 cute items and snacks including an exclusive plushie. The Japan Candy Box theme is Japanese Holiday Treats with 8-10 seasonal 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.
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.
- Look out for our guide to this year’s best cute and crafty advent calendars very soon.
- 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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