May 2023 Subscription Boxes Roundup

It’s time for our monthly roundup of subscription boxes so you can see what themes are available at all our favourite boxes, along with some one off and less well-known boxes. This time, there’s a wide mix of themes, from spring and summer to magical girls and Hello Kitty, all with plush, stationery, candy and more.

Bokksu (JP)

Let’s start with something special – the first kawaii collaboration box from Bokksu. The theme is Sakura Smiles and contains 20+ snacks and collectibles featuring Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, and My Melody. Use our link to subscribe and get a code for $15 off your first box.

TokyoTreat & YumeTwins (JP)

We’ve already given you a look at this month’s TokyoTreat (candy & snacks) which has a Sakura Starlight Snackfest theme – check my review to see some of the contents. YumeTwins (kawaii) has a Kawaii Desk Essentials theme to cute up your space, and there’s also more sakura treats from Sakuraco and beauty & makeup from nomakenolife. Signups close on the 15th. SCK readers get $5 off your YumeTwins subscription with the code CUTEKAWAII

Japan Crate & Doki Doki Crate (JP)

Japan Crate (candy & snacks) have a Bullet Train Crate this month, with 18-20 treats and a Shinkansen toy. Doki Doki (kawaii) will have a Sweets Paradise theme but there’s no more details yet so check their Instagram for updates. There’s also Inku (stationery), Gacha Gacha (capsule toys) and Umai (noodles). SCK readers get 15% off any subscription with the code SUPERCUTEKAWAII

SoKawaii (JP)

SoKawaii have a Magical KiraKira theme for the June box with Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura and Sanrio characters all included on a mix of kawaii and lifestyle items. Sign up by the end of the month to get one.

Kawaii Box & Japan Candy Box (HK)

The June Kawaii Box theme is Kawaii Summer Favourites which will include cute lifestyle items featuring Peko Chan, Sanrio & San-X. The Japan Candy Box theme is Time Travel with snacks and candy from brands like KitKat, Mentos & LOOK, plus a mochi candy kit. Signups for both close at the end of the month.

Elves Box (SG)

Get creative with a subscription box from Sophie & Toffee. The Elves Box has a Plaster Perfect theme with everything you need to try plaster crafts. The Pixie Box theme is Shake & Shaker with a few resin shaker projects to make. Get 10% off anything in store with our referral link.

Make Happy Club (UK)

This month’s Make Happy Club box has everything you need for a cute cross stitch project including pattern, thread and hoop. You can order it blind or check the spoiler post to see the design. The featured charity this month is Friends of the Earth UK which should give you a general clue to the theme.

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Other subscription boxes to check out

Our Guide to Subscription Boxes page has been fully updated so you can get all the details of how they work and compare the different boxes we’ve reviewed. There’s separate guides for Kawaii boxes and Japanese Candy & Snacks, plus a new guide with Subscription Boxes For Cats!