, ,

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

Posted on

by

Japan Crate offers various subscription boxes to pick from, including the new Inku Crate for Japanese stationery and kawaii journaling supplies. They kindly sent me one to review, which was great as I really enjoy using cute stationery!

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

To be honest I had forgotten all about the Inku Crate being mailed, so it was a nice surprise when the postman rang my doorbell. I had a good time unwrapping everything. The crate comes with a 6 page full colour leaflet, with a detailed description of the items. It also includes a contest on social media that you can join.

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

The stationery arrived in a very good condition, thanks to the sturdy box. They are all original/official items that you can find in Japanese shops. I received the May 2020 Inku Crate with a selection of 7 items, so let’s find out what goodies were included.

Japanese Flake Stickers

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

The included stickers by Amifa show traditional Japanese imagery. I think they might represent Japanese folktales, which I’m currently reading about. The stickers are made of washi paper, making them semi-transparent. I’ll surely use them for a Japanese inspired spread in my journal.

Washi Stickers & Mt. Fuji Memo with Clips

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

The Inku Crate also included budgie/parakeet stickers from Amifa! They are printed on more traditional, textured washi paper. I was also very happy to find this sticky memo pad and clips shaped like the Fuji mountain. Who doesn’t love Mount Fuji?

Hello Kitty Pen

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

This Hello Kitty pen from Sanrio was the only item that I would not have bought myself, as the barrel is a bit too big for my hands. I do like the more traditional print on it.

Clothes Pin Ribbon Washi Tape

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review
Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

I’m pretty sure that the included washi tape from Clothes Pin has been illustrated by Miki Takei. Andi and I are both fans of her work, and we noticed that not many shops sell her stationery, so I was glad that Inku included this washi tape in their crate. There were about 6 different pastel designs you could receive, and I got the yellow one with super cute pigs and chickens on it.

Sticker Book from Crux

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

The next item is probably my favorite one of the whole crate. First of all it contains the Keshikko characters from Japanese stationery brand Crux. Basically these are erasers which turned into cute animals ^_^. Secondly the cover has got subtle sparkles on it.

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

And last but not least, this is a sticker book which lets you store stickers and pieces of washi tape! The pages are from the same material as sticker sheets, allowing stickers to easily peel off. This book is also great to bring a selection of stickers with you for journaling on the go.

Cute Japanese Dog Letter Set

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

These fashionable dogs make a lovely letter-set. When you fold up the letter in half, the dog’s head pops out a bit, so cute. It comes with 4 stickers that you could use to close the envelope. You could even send a small gift along with this letter.


Summary

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box Review

I was very pleased with the contents of this Inku Crate. All the items are from official Japanese stationery brands. Amifa is a brand that you can buy in physical Japanese shops. It can be a bit difficult to find this brand at online shops, so I’m happy that it was included. Same goes for the Miki Takei washi tape. I also liked the variety of items, ranging from stickers to a letter set. The only item that I would not have purchased myself was the Hello Kitty pen. I mostly use regular pens from brands such as Pilot and Sarasa, in my opinion it’s fine if such a plain-looking gel pen would be included.

The Inku Crate box costs $25, including shipping*. My estimation is that the total value of the items is around $20, which leaves $5 for the shipping costs. I don’t think that you would get such a deal if you were to buy the items separately from an online shop, so it is a good value. If you enjoy stationery items or kawaii journaling, the Inku Crate is certainly worth trying out.


Pricing & Information

Inku Crate Kawaii Stationery Subscription Box

The Inku Crate box costs $25 per month for 6-8 stationery items straight from Japan. This includes free shipping worldwide and there are further discounts if you subscribe for a block of 3, 6 or 12 months. SCK readers get 15% off any subscription with the code SUPERCUTEKAWAII.


Updated 2024: Inku Crate has now closed – use the SCK Guide to Subscription Boxes to find something similar or subscribe to the Japan Crate snack box with the discount above.

(Box was gifted by Japan Crate for review but all words, photographs and opinions are my own.)

About the Author


One response

  1. Mary avatar
    Mary

    The sticker book is so cute! I LOVE the Keshikko characters!!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Super Cute Kawaii is a daily blog sharing the best of kawaii since 2008. Our small team of writers around the world cover the cutest independent makers, our favourite Japanese and Korean characters, cool shops and events worldwide + DIY crafts, reviews, giveaways, Japan travel tips and lots more!

advertise on Super Cute Kawaii from £10!
A Cute Shop 4 Hello Kitty
Cakes With Faces - colourful t-shirts, clothing & gifts inspired by Japan
Momokakkoii - kawaii goodies that will brighten your day
Asking For Trouble - cute, colourful and useful stationery, accessories, craft supplies and gifts
oshoppu - UK kawaii lifestyle shop
The Super Cute Book of Kawaii
Winter 2024 Pusheen Box

SPECIAL OFFER

Get $5 off your first TokyoTreat & Sakuraco snack box with SCKAWAII

TokyoTreat Japanese snacks subscription box review
Sakuraco monthly Japanese Artisan Snack Box