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. This month there’s a mix of fun themes for summer, 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 (candy & snacks) has a Konbini Snackin’ theme with fun and exclusive treats. including a full size bag of KitKats and instant noodles. Sakuraco (traditional snacks) gives you a Taste of Kyushu with authentic and artisan Japanese snacks from local snack makers, plus Ryokucha tea and a beautiful pair of Wakasa Lacquer Chopsticks. There’s also YumeTwins (kawaii) with PokéPals Dreamy Decor featuring Pokemon goodies or pick up a Clear & Calm Set of makeup & beauty from nomakenolife. Signups for all boxes close on the 15th and SCK readers 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 including a monthly collab with Hello Kitty & Friends (US only) that has all-exclusive items including multiple sheets of fun stickers (including puffy, scratch n’ sniff & vinyl), activity zine, postcard and re-usable storage pouch. Above is last month’s kit – keep an eye on Instagram for sneak peeks of the next theme.

ZenPop (JP)
The latest ZenPop Japanese Stationery Box theme is a Stationery Fireworks Box filled with 9 Japanese stationery items inspired by summer fireworks festivals, including glitter and glow in the dark designs. There’s also smaller starter boxes with various themes.

SoKawaii (JP)
SoKawaii‘s latest box is a Passport to Kawaii, your ticket to the cutest trip across Japan!. It has a mix of kawaii and lifestyle items featuring Sanrio, Sumikkogurashi, Pokémon, and an exclusive Oshi no Ko x Little Twin Stars collab. Sign up by the end of the month to get one.

Kawaii Box & Japan Candy Box (HK)
This month, the Kawaii Box theme is KiraKira Kawaii Magic with 6-8 cute items featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody and PreCure, including an exclusive plush. The Japan Candy Box theme is Shibuya Street Snacks with snacks & candy from KitKat, Milky, Calbee and more. Signups for both close at the end of the month.

Sophie & Toffee (SG)
Get creative with a subscription box from Sophie & Toffee, which all have everything you need for exclusive craft projects. The Puni Puni Box DIY squishies subscription is a Fuwa Brownie Box with exclusive moulds and other cute supplies. The Elves Box for resin crafts has a Pocket Dollhouse theme with exclusive moulds, bezels and stickers inspired by Polly Pocket. They also have lots of limited edition boxes and past boxes including exclusive collabs with Disney & Powerpuff Girls. Get 10% off anything in store with our referral link.

Make Happy Club (UK)
Get crafty with the Make Happy Club Box which has an exclusive pattern (rotating between embroidery and cross stitch each month) and all the supplies you need to make it, plus a donation to charity. It’s available as a one off box or ongoing subscription.
More Subscription Boxes & Offers
- The Summer 2025 Pusheen Box & Cat Kit are available to pre-order now, shipping in July. Both boxes have a Sweet Treats theme with patisserie designs and you can see a few spoilers on Instagram @pusheenbox.
- Rainbowholic Shop have a selection of limited edition themed stationery boxes filled with both popular Japanese stationery brands and their own original designs.
- Bokksu have sadly now closed Japan Crate but will continue with their own monthly boxes full of authentic Japan-exclusive snacks.
- Got a favourite subscription box we haven’t featured? Let us know about it!
Use our Guide to Subscription Boxes to 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 Subscription Boxes For Cats!
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