Japan Crate December 2014 Subscription Box Review

Japan Crate is a monthly Japanese candy subscription box. Depending on your box, Japan Crate will send you at least two pounds of various Japanese snacks, candies, and including one or more DIY kit(s)!

Cost: $12.00 (mini) / $25.00 (original) / $30.00 (premium)

Ships to: All around the world. (Free shipping in the U.S. / $15 shipping fee internationally)

Ships via: USPS. Japan Crate ships on the 5th of every month. (This month, they shipped most of the boxes early)

This month's crate is the last Candy Gashapon. Next month, Japan Crate will return to it's uniform crates.

Japan Crate included a manga this month. Thank you Japan Crate for working extra hard to receive and ship these candies to your subscribers! You can read more here.

Let's move onto the box, shall we?

Here are the items inside the box: (Link to the premium list of items)

Tanoshii Cakeya-San: I preferred the vanilla flavor than the strawberry one. This was a fun DIY! Too bad the cones and wafer tasted stale :(.

Happy Kitchen Hamburger

Kiss Mint: 

Cool Mint Gum: Ooo, this will be useful when I'm studying.

The bottom left item was was not listed on the gashapon list. (Bonus item?): I definitely liked this one.

Saru no Mori (Doki Doki Puchi Saru): I'm not even sure if this is gum, since the texture tasted like it. But, I did not like this one. It had more of a banana like flavor than pineapple.

Pokémon Gummy: A Pokemon snack! Yay! :D I feel sorta bad, it's as if I'm eating a Pokemon egg (I believe it's Diancie's headpiece?). But I really enjoy the lemonade flavor.

Pokémon Ramune: Another one?! C: Eh. Even though it's Pokémon, I didn't eat all the flavors. The cola flavor was okay.

Bikkle Bin: I'm glad I got this milk tea drink. It is not a milk tea drink, but a yogurt drink. I would also prefer the lemonade drink too than the peach and energy drink.

Arare Nori: Usually, I get the mixed rice crackers, but this will suffice!

Overall: This month's crate is much better than last's month. There is a much more variety of snacks that I would definitely eat. I would like to thank Japan Crate again for working hard to give their subscribers the best quality snacks!

If you've subscribed to Japan Crate, what did you think of this month's box? What snacks did you receive?

Japan Crate November 2014 Subscription Box Review

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Please excuse the quality of the photos!

Edit: Thank you Japan Crate for addressing the concerns for this month's box. Japan Crate has decided to credit $10 to those who are unsatisfied with this month's crate.

Please do not use my photos to email them in order to get your credit!

Japan Crate is a monthly Asian snack subscription box. Depending on your box, Japan Crate will send you at least two pounds of Japanese snacks, including one or more DIY kit(s)!

Cost: $12.00 (mini) / $25.00 (original) / $30.00 (premium)

Ships to: All around the world. (Free shipping in the U.S. / $15 shipping fee internationally)

Ships via: USPS. Japan Crate ships on the 5th of every month. (My box was two days late, but Japan Crate notified everyone that the boxes were delayed).

So Japan Crate has implemented a new system of Candy Gashapon, starting with this month's box. Everyone would be receiving random sets of goods from a pool of 20+ items. Japan Crate also plans to open an online store to purchase previous crates too!

I'm not sure if I like the idea of random goods... it would be nice if we were notified about the new idea.

Let's move onto the box, shall we?

First look

Here are the items inside the box:

Nerunerunerune ("Kracie" Nerunerune Budou-Aji): Very simple DIY. Well, it was fun mixing, but it didn't taste that good. But the rocks were good.

Chocobanana DIY (Candy Hora Dekita Choco Banana Soft Candy): Another simple DIY. The chocolate was good... but the bananas? Best to eat the chocolate and sprinkles.

Icebar DIY (Hora Dekita Ice Bar Soft Candy): And another simple DIY. Just stab a stick into the pieces.

Matcha Green Tea Kit Kat

Black Black Gum: I received a hard candy version of this in a previous box.

Puccho Miracle: It's like a Hi-Chew candy, but there's a jelly like pieces in the middle.

Strawberry Ramune: No. It tasted bad. The original flavor is the best. D:

Calbee (Potato Chip Mentai Cheese) Bonus item (?): Tastes pretty good! I'm glad I get the chance to try this, since I usually eat the spicy flavored one!

Overall: I'm disappointed with this month's box. This month's box was not worth the $30 I paid. Even the mini box for this month and the previous months were much better, in my opinion. According to the list and site, it says I would receive 10-14 items, but I only received 8 (I count KitKat as 1. I don't see why I would count them as three).

I understand Japan Crate is still fairly new, and they are trying hard to meet customer's satisfaction due to a huge surge of new subscribers, so I'll stick around.

If you've subscribed to Japan Crate, what did you think of this month's box?

Skoshbox November 2014 Subscription Box Review

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Skoshbox is a monthly Japanese snack subscription box. Every month, you recieve a box of treats from Japan. If you enjoy their snacks, you can purchase them separately them at Skoshbox Shop!

Cost: $12.00 per month

Ships to: U.S.

Ships via: USPS. Skoshbox is shipped and delivered within the first week of the month.

Let's move onto the box, shall we?

Here are the items inside the box:

First look

First look part 2

November 2014 items

Anpanman Caramel Corn: I had these before, and I'm not a big fan of it. It's really sweet in my opinion.

Bourbon Elise Wafer Stick: Mmm, these are really good! They remind me of Pepperidge Farm...

Vitamin C Lemon Candy:

Furuta Flaky Cream Pie: This is like a miniature butterfly cookie! Delicious too.

Potapota Yaki Senbei: Ah, these crackers tastes REALLY familiar. They remind me of Chinese rice crackers.

Sequoia Wafer Bars:

One Piece Chewing Gum: According to the information card: Did you get a lucky sticker? Yes I did! :D

Bisco Matcha Sandwich:

Peach Gummy: Not only do I like this flavor, but I love the others too! I wish there were more than two pieces!

Overall: I can find many alternatives of these snacks in the Asian supermarkets near me, but it's great to try Japanese versions!

If you've subscribed to Skoshbox, which snacks were your favorite?

Loot Crate October 2014 Subscription Box Review - "Fear"

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Loot Crate is a monthly geek and gamer subscription box, and for less than $20 a month, you can get 6-8 geek and gamer items (valuing $40+ in retail price), varying from t-shirts, snacks, toys, and more!

October Loot Crate

Cost: $19.37 (per month)
Ships to: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, U.K., and the U.S.
Ships via: USPS

This is my last Loot Crate box (maybe that's why I received this box early?). I did not review September's Loot Crate because I was just really disappointed with it.

Let's move onto the box, shall we?
Here are the items inside the box:

October's Loot Crate Magazine

Death by Kitten T-shirt by Super7 ($30.00)

Toxic Candy Waste (Bonus item)

Sledgesaw Hammer Pen by Capcom and Loot Crate Exclusive: Oh man, I don't think I would use this pen. I'd just keep it in the box so I can stare at it.

How to Survive a Sharknado Book by Random House ($14.99)

"OH, BROTHER" Art Print by SuperEmoFriends

The Walking Dead (Issue 132) by Image Comics ($2.99)

Slashes & Bites Tattoos by Loot Crate Labs

Smite Gift Card by Super7 and Loot Crate Exclusive: Hm... I may use the code. Smite sort of reminds me of League of Legends...

3D Glasses

October 2014 Button

Have one last look at the box!

If you would like to join, click here! Or use the code, "SAVE10" to save 10% off your first box!

Japan Crate October 2014 Subscription Box Review

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Japan Crate October 2014 Subscription Box Review

Japan Crate is a monthly Asian snack subscription box. Monthly, JapanCrate will send you at least two pounds of Japanese snacks. Including a DIY kit!

Cost: $12.00 (mini) / $25.00 (original) / $30.00 (premium)

Ships to: All around the world. (Free shipping in the U.S. / $15 shipping fee internationally)

Ships via: USPS. JapanCrate ships on the 5th of every month.

With Japan Crate's recent changes, they have created new box sizes; a mini box, original box, and a premium box. Read more here and here.

Let's move onto the box, shall we?

First look

Here are the items inside the box:

Bento Popin Cookin DIY Candy (Tsukurou Obento) : I'm really excited for this DIY! I was hoping to receive this. I didn't eat this (I had fun making it), so the flavors I can remember are: the egg is lemon flavored and broccoli is grape.

Milkita Green Melon (Milkshake Candy Melon)

Gilco Fortune Gum: The gum flavor reminds me of the Flavor Burst Bubblegum. As for the game part of the candy, all you do is shake the box (like you're praying) until a stick of gum comes out.

Flavor Burst Bubblegum: I've received this item from September's OiishiBox.

Kabaya Hello Kitty Ichigo Pretzel: This reminds me of Pocky, but with a thinner coat of strawberry.

Meiji Cake Fruit Gummy (Meiji Kurukuru Cakeyasan): Please use something to scoop out the gummies! They're really sticky, but it was fun to play around with the shapes.

Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Energy Drink (Sonic Blue Raspberry flavor): I like how in the premium boxes, you get a drink. But I'm not a fan of energy drinks, so I'll give this to someone I know.

Chelsea Butterscotch: This candy reminds me of Wrether's Original.

Lotte Salt Caramel

Kabaya Saku Saku Panda: I loved this! Each panda comes with different faces, and wow. It just tasted good. Reminds me of the mushroom chocolates.

Furata Sequoia Matcha Chocolate Biscuit Bar: This tastes like a green tea flavored Kit-Kat.

Overall: I really enjoyed most of the items in the box!

If you've subscribed to Japan Crate, which snacks are your favorite?

OishiiBox September 2014 Subscription Box Review

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OishiiBox is a monthly Asian snack subscription box. You get a variety of snack goodies from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and else where! A great thing about this box is that a portion of each purchase goes to UNICEF!

Cost: $12.00 (You can only buy monthly boxes manually for now)

Ships to: U.S.

Ships via: USPS (It took me 4-5 business days). OishiiBox is shipped and delivered within the first two weeks of the month.

Let's move onto the box, shall we?

First look

Here are the items inside the box:

Hello Panda (left): This is vanilla flavored. I prefer the chocolate flavor.

Milkita Assorted Milk Lollipop Candy (middle right)

Hi-Chu (bottom): Oh my goodness! The legitimate Hi-Chew! I got both my JapanCrate and OishiiBox today, and to see the real brand! Yayy :D

Kasugai Flower's Kiss Candy (right): I have a whole bag of this from JapanCrate.

Pretz Roast (left)

Unican Milkita Milk Candy (middle)

Gummy Candy (right): This is apple flavored.

Sonomama Cola Fusen Gum (bottom): Tastes like cola! It has a funny smell at first, but tastes good eventually.

We got two bonus items

Koala Strawberry Milk Biscuit Cookies: I've seen in other OishiiBox reviews, and they've gotten a full size Hello Panda snack, so this is to make up for it.

Plastic Chopsticks

Overall: This month's box was okay. I could find most of these in the Asian market.

If you've subscribed to OishiiBox, what are your opinions? Which snack(s) did you enjoy?

Japan Crate September 2014 Subscription Box Review

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Japan Crate is a monthly Asian snack subscription box. Monthly, JapanCrate will send you at least two pounds of Japanese snacks. Including a DIY kit!

Cost: $25.00 (Per month)

Ships to: All around the world. (Free shipping in the U.S. / $15 shipping fee internationally)

Ships via: USPS (It took me 2 business days). JapanCrate ships on the 5th of every month.

Let's move onto the box, shall we?

First look

Here are the items inside the box:

Kabaya Tsukuttemiyo Jyu-C: This is the DIY candy. The item description says apple pie and cheese cake flavor, but it is actually apple and lemon flavored. It was fun trying this! But, the flavor was... strong. I didn't really like it.

Konpeito Confeito Sugar Candy (top left): I thought these would have some fruit flavor, but it just tastes like sugar.

Anpanam Caramel Corn (top right): It's alright. Has a sweet and salty flavor.

Hana no kuchizuke Flower Kiss Candy (bottom left): I like these candy. I can find these at the Asian market near me.

Wafu Nodo Ni Sukkiri (bottom right): These come in three flavors; green tea, tuzu, and Okinawa black sugar. My relative tried the green tea flavor, and she says it's not bad.

Giant Calpico Strawberry (ice cream cone shape) (left): When I opened it, it smelled like Strawberry Pocky. When I took a bite, eh. Really strong strawberry flavor.

Shigekix Super Candy (middle blue)

Ramune flavor chewable candy (blue tube) (bottom)

Mini Ramune (blue mini bottle) (right)

Kawarinbo (lollipop) (left): There are many flavors in this. The top tastes like grape and apple, and the bottom tastes like cola. Be careful when holding it! If you have sweaty hands, it might get sticky.

Lemon flavor soft candy (top right): Tastes like lemon Starbursts! The middle has a crunchy taste.

Black black (middle right): Hm... I will definitely try this. It says it has a strong minty taste. I might need this since I have to wake up at 5:30!

Strawberry Hi-Chew (bottom right): I call these the fake version, because I know there is a legitimate Japanese version. Yes, they taste similar, but for some reason, the Japanese version tastes better.

GGE Soy Sauce Ramen Wheat Crakers (bonus item): This is delicious! I can also find these at a local Asian market. I don't think I actually got the chance to try them, until now! The ones I usually see are in different flavors and in circular shape.

Overall: I enjoyed this box! There are a couple of items I can get from the Asian market, but I'm glad I have not seen most of them! I hope to see more fun DIY candies.

If you've subscribed to Japan Crate, which snacks are your favorite?