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 Harajuku Snackventure theme with fun and exclusive treats from Tokyo’s trendiest neighbourhood including a full size bag of KitKats, instant noodles and a DIY candy kit. Sakuraco (traditional snacks) celebrates Mt. Fuji Summertime with authentic and artisan Japanese snacks from local snack makers, plus Shizuoka green tea and a stunning Hokusai wave small plate. There’s also YumeTwins (kawaii) with a Kawaii Sushi Picnic Party featuring exclusive Sanrio goodies or pick up a Pamper & Polish 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
ZenPop (JP)
The latest ZenPop Japanese Stationery Box theme is a Stationery Miniature Essentials Box filled with 9 perfectly small Japanese stationery items that look and work just like the full size product but in miniature. There’s also smaller starter boxes with various themes.
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.
SoKawaii (JP)
SoKawaii‘s latest box invites you to join the Kawaii Decora Club, nspired by Harajuku’s bold and playful decora style. It has a mix of kawaii and lifestyle items featuring Sanrio, Rilakkuma, and Pokémon. Sign up by the end of the month to get one.
Kawaii Box & Japan Candy Box (HK)
This month, the Kawaii Box theme is Gudetama’s Beach Break with 6-8 cute items featuring Sanrio characters, including an exclusive Gudetama plush. The Japan Candy Box theme is Pirate’s Hidden Treats 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 Pretty Pies Box with exclusive moulds and other cute supplies. The Elves Box for resin crafts has a Working Gotchapon theme with exclusive moulds, bezels and stickers to make your own capsule machine! Keep an eye on their Instagram to see it in action soon. 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.
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. Recent themes include Pixel Pop Japan, Omakase Tasting Journey and Art Island Escape.
More Subscription Boxes & Offers
- The Summer 2025 Pusheen Box is still available and shipping this month. It has a Sweet Treats theme with patisserie designs and you can see a few spoilers on Instagram @pusheenbox. Cat Kit is sold out!
- Rainbowholic Shop have a selection of limited edition themed stationery boxes filled with both popular Japanese stationery brands and their own original designs.
- 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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