Subscription boxes are a dime a dozen these days. Every niche in the world is covered. Pretty much, if you like something, you can get it in a monthly box. As a fan of all things Japan (and snacks), I tried the Tokyo Treat Box.
Tokyo Treat Box
Do I want fun snacks and candy delivered to my door on a regular basis? In this case, yes. Yes, I do.
I’ve been lucky enough to travel to Japan several times, and let me just say, a trip to their convenience stores are enough to send a snack-fiend into a full-on frenzy. Japan has AMAZING snacks. Incredible chips. Outrageous candies. They put our American treats to shame. In fact, when I came home, a lot of my souvenirs were just my favorite potato sticks, noodles, and canned coffees.
When presented with the opportunity to try the Tokyo Treat box, I couldn’t possibly say no. I just had to plan to open it when my kids weren’t around, because they also share my affinity for exotic snacks.
Pros
- Wide variety of types of snacks.
- High quality and really delicious.
- Utterly unique.
- Easy-to-read guide helps you sort out what you've got.
Cons
- If you're picky, you may not like some of the more exotic flavors.
Specifications
- Price (1 month): $37.50.
- Contains: Assorted crackers, candies, gummies, drinks, noodles and chips.
What’s in the Box?!
I was pleased to open it up and see the Summer Matsuri theme, which is basically a fun summer festival. The treats inside were varied and diverse, which was great because I wanted to try a little of everything. I loved that when I opened the box, there was a beautiful 20+pg color insert that described what was in the box, as well as cultural notes.
There were many candies: gummies, tiny cake-like donuts, goo that you drizzle on shaved ice, cotton candy and dip-your-own-lollipops. I personally loved the “young donuts” the most, but my kids went wild for the Chocolate Orange Kit Kats. They found me crouched over the box devouring what remained.
This box really impressed me not only with the variety of the types of snacks, but with the uniqueness. I’ve been to plenty of shops that carry Japanese treats — it’s sort of become a “mall fad” type thing — but the ones in the Tokyo Treat box were ones I’d never encountered. Soy sauce flavored crunchy corn rings? Sign me up!
There was also just a lovely mystery about the items. I actually skipped reading the manual just to figure out what flavors and items were. My kids thought it was really fun to guess. We bonded and snacked together in a fun, interactive experience for the whole family! We each opened our own items — my daughter’s favorite (aside from the Kit Kats) was a pack of Hello Kitty strawberry marshmallows — and sampled and tasted and discussed.
Granted, I did eat some of the box alone (blissfully alone), but the real fun came when we all enjoyed the treats together. It was great for conversation, like, are we eating this Octopus (below), or is he just the mascot?
I think the pricing is also really affordable. We got soooo many snacks (I forgot to count before my family decimated them), and the box subscription ranges in the $32-$37 pricing range depending on how often you want it delivered. Now, I don’t necessarily think I’d want this monthly, but I think a few times a year, we’d all love to gather around and have some really delicious and interesting snacks to discuss and devour.
Tokyo Treat Box
In My Expert Opinion
Tokyo Treat is an enthusiastic yes for me. It’s a fun experience for the family, we can learn all about cultural traditions, and there’s literally something for everyone. I plan on getting another box around the holidays, and I plan to recommend this product to friends.
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