If you love cute surprise mail and cute characters, a kawaii subscription box is a great idea. Our guide will help you choose the best box by comparing price, selection and shipping.
For our guide, we’re including kawaii subscription boxes from all over the world that we have personally reviewed. Boxes are listed alphabetically. Prices shown are for a monthly rolling subscription but discounts are usually available if you pay for 3, 6 or 12 months in advance. Most signup links are affiliate links which means your subscription helps support Super Cute Kawaii at no extra cost to you. Information is correct at time of writing – please let us know of any updates.
This guide is part of a series of posts:
- SCK Guide to Subscription Boxes – how they work & FAQ
- Japanese Candy & Snacks Subscription Boxes Comparison Guide
- Subscription Boxes For Cats Comparison Guide
Our Favourite Kawaii Subscription Boxes
DOKI DOKI CRATE
Monthly themed kawaii boxes from the Japan Crate family.
What do you get? 5-6 themed items from Japan. Includes plushies, accessories & household items from top kawaii brands like Sanrio, Pokémon and San-X.
Price & Shipping: $45.95 (£38) per month with free tracked shipping worldwide from Japan.
Extra features: Occasional collaboration boxes with anime & gaming characters. Individual box items and lots more available from their Sugoi Mart online shop.
Read our review: August 2019 | October 2016
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INKU CRATE
Monthly themed boxes of kawaii stationery from the Japan Crate family.
What do you get? 8-10 stationery items from Japan including notebooks, stickers, washi tape, pens, stickers and more.
Price & Shipping: $35.95 (£30) per month with free tracked shipping worldwide from Japan.
Extra features: Individual box items and lots more available from their Sugoi Mart online shop.
Read our review: May 2020
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KAWAII BOX
Monthly themed boxes of kawaii from Blippo.
What do you get? 5-6 themed items from Japan. Includes plushies, accessories & stationery from top kawaii brands like Sanrio, San-X, Ghibli & Pokémon.
Price & Shipping: $29.90 (£25) per month with free shipping worldwide from Hong Kong.
Extra features: Individual box items and lots more available from their Blippo online shop.
Read our reviews: November 2014 | February 2014
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MAKE HAPPY CLUB BOX
Monthly cross stitch and embroidery kits from Ellbie Co.
What do you get? Everything you need to make an exclusive cross stitch or embroidery project + a £3 donation to a different charity each month.
Price & Shipping: £18.99 ($23) per month + shipping (£3.25 UK, £12.50 international). Ships to UK, USA, Canada & Australia from the UK.
Extra features: Past kits and patterns are available from the Ellbie Co. online shop.
Read our review: May 2021
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NOMAKENOLIFE
Monthly boxes of Japanese & korean beauty products from the TokyoTreat group.
What do you get? 8-9 authentic Korean and Japanese cosmetics and skincare products. Includes limited editions and full size items.
Price & Shipping: $35 (£29) per month with free tracked shipping worldwide from Japan.
Extra features: Individual box items and lots more available from their Japan Haul online shop.
Read our review: October 2017
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PUSHEEN BOX
Quarterly boxes of 100% exclusive themed items featuring our favourite lazy cat.
What do you get? 8-9 exclusive Pusheen items – a collectible vinyl figure, plus apparel, accessories and homeware, and more.
Price & Shipping: $43,95 (£36) per quarter + tracked shipping ($9 US /$25-$30 international) from the US.
Extra features: Every box has a unique design that looks like Pusheen. Past boxes occasionally available from the Culturefly Shop.
Read our reviews: As of Spring 2019, we are reviewing every box – see all reviews.
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SOPHIE & TOFFEE
Monthly themed and character craft boxes with exclusive resin projects
What do you get? All the supplies you need to make exclusive resin projects. Some boxes are licensed collaborations with top brands like Sanrio and Disney.
Price & Shipping: Choose from Collaboration Box, Elves Box (both $59.90/£50) or Pixie Box ($42.99/£36) + shipping (prices vary). Ships worldwide from Singapore.
Extra features: Past boxes are available in the shop, along with one off boxes and kits.
Read our review: Little Twin Stars Elves Box
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STICKII CLUB
A monthly sticker subscription for kawaii stationery lovers.
What do you get? Themed packs with 7 sticker sheets, 3 stationery pieces &1 STICKII storage insert. Available in Cute, Vintage, or Pop styles.
Price & Shipping: $12 (£10) per month + shipping ($1-$3). Ships worldwide from the USA.
Extra features: Some past packs and more stationery is available in the STICKII online shop and subscribers get 5% off everything.
Read our review: July 2019
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YUMETWINS
Monthly themed kawaii boxes from the TokyoTreat group.
What do you get? 5-7 themed, seasonal and limited edition items from Japan. Includes plushies, accessories & home goods from top kawaii & anime brands like Sanrio, San-X, Ghibli & Sailor Moon.
Price & Shipping: $37.50 (£31) per month with free tracked shipping worldwide from Japan.
Extra features: Some items are original designs or exclusive brand collaborations. Individual box items and lots more available from their Japan Haul online shop.
Read our reviews: July 2021 | October 2017 | September 2016 | July 2016
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More kawaii boxes
You can read our monthly subscription box roundup posts to find out about new themes and offers, plus more boxes we haven’t reviewed yet. We have also reviewed some surprise boxes that do not require an ongoing subscription including Creative Kawaii (craft kits) and Kawaii Panda (kawaii & candy).
Want SCK to review your box? Contact us!