Are you looking to try authentic Japanese snacks?
Or, how about having fun experiencing snacks you never tried before being shipped to your doorstep every month?
If you remember, I did a taste-testing of Japanese snacks and candies from Japan Crate several years back. The theme of that particular box was the Thanksgiving edition.
Now, I got to try out Japan Crate's New Year Edition snack and candy box. And again, seeing all the colorful sweet, savory snacks when I opened the box was exciting and even more fun tasting them all! Well, more like my daughters eating it all for themselves.
About Japan Crate
Japan Crate offers the unique experience of Japan through monthly crates filled with candy and other savory snacks. Japan Crate is a Tokyo-based online monthly premier Japanese candy subscription service that offers handpicked assortment of fun and crazy candy, snacks, and DIY kits from Japan and sends them to you.
Japan Crate, the original Japanese candy subscription box, includes:
- Fun variety of 18-20 Japanese candies and snacks
- Limited edition bag of Japanese Kit Kats
- Japan-exclusive drink
- A monthly bonus item
- Themed booklet with product translations and fun facts
- A taste of Japanese culture to share and enjoy
How Much does Japan Crate Cost Per Month?
Japan Crate costs $49.95 monthly; however, you save money when you prepay.
$47.95 - 3 month prepay
(you save $6)
$46.95 - 6 month prepay
(you save $18)
$45.79 - 12 month prepay
(you save $49.95)
Suppose you want to do something other than a subscription but want to try out Japanese snacks. In that case, I recommend using their sister account, Sugoi Mart.
Although exploring all the different Japanese snacks is entertaining, my favorite part is reading about the box's theme. I loved learning about how people in Japan celebrate bring in the new year.
When celebrating New Year's in Japan, it is considered good luck to participate on the morning of January 1st. First, by watching the sunrise, lining up to visit a shrine to do Hatsumode, and praying to deities for spiritual blessings and good fortune.
As well as eating Osechi Ryori, small traditional foods inside a black multi-layered bento box are shared with the whole family.
So, the word of the month is Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu, the standard way to say Happy New Year in Japan.
Check out the celebratory snacks that are in this New Year's Theme Japan Crate box:
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| Vinegar Chips |
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| Maple Butter Chocolate |
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| Salty Caramel Puffs |
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| Chocolate Chestnut |
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| Koala's March |
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| Delivery Car Strawberry Mint |
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| Chocolate Ice Cream Marshmallow |
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| Acorn Gum Cola |
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| Tokyo Revengers Chewing Gum |
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| Skal Energy Drink |
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| Orion Mini Fresh Ramune |
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| Panda Mints |
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| Gabrichu Soft Cola |
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| Petit Fortune Strawberry Milk |
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| Whistle Gum |
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| Long Chew Cider |
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| KitKat Coffee Break |
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| Sumikko Gurashi Purunchuchu |
Even though these snack packages are not in English, Japan Crate has a pamphlet guide with pictures and descriptions of each snack, so you know what you're eating and how these snacks fit well with New Year celebrations.
Is Japan Crate Worth Subscribing?
You may be wondering, is the Japan Crate Subscription box worth it?
It is well worth the price you pay and the number of snacks you receive from the source.
I visited local Japanese grocery stores in my area and couldn't find the snacks I tried in my Japan Crate box. So, these snacks are exclusive.
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