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So… You’re thinking of trying out a Japanese snack box? Or maybe you’ve just heard about TokyoTreat through the grapevine? Or maybe you have no idea what a monthly snack box like TokyoTreat is? Well – Welcome! Pull up a chair and sit down. So one of the questions you might be having is “Is…

Since the events of 2020, Japanese snack boxes are a great way to grab some Japanese treats without ever leaving home! TokyoTreat has an awesome monthly selection of Japan-Exclusive and seasonal snacks. But there are also plenty of other snack boxes to try too.  One of the most popular options is Bokksu, another monthly Japanese…

For many visiting Japan, a ride on the famous shinkansen (bullet train) is a must on their to-do list. Even for those living in Japan, the bullet train is a necessity for travel or business trips. The bullet train is not only fast and time-saving, it also provides beautiful scenery that passes by in a…

If you’re a fan of Japanese snacks, then you know just how difficult it can be to get them overseas! If you want to get them in-store, you’ll have to find an Asian supermarket near you, or one where you can purchase imported Japanese goods. But not everyone lives near one, and even if you…

Japan produces tons of delicious candy perfect for a sweet tooth. Whether you love Japanese chocolate, gummies, or hard candy, Japan has it all. One of the best Japanese candies that is well-known and readily available overseas is Hi-Chew.  But what actually is Hi-Chew? Is Hi-chew Japanese? Does it have as many flavors as there…

So you’re thinking of trying out TokyoTreat for some unmissable Japanese snacks? Good choice! Every month TokyoTreat offers an awesome selection of 17 of the coolest Japanese snacks, candy and soda in limited edition and seasonal flavors! But it’s natural to wonder ‘is it possible to pick up TokyoTreat snacks for less? We must always…

Japan has tons of candy to choose of all types to choose from. But what is the best Japanese candy? Of course, that depends on what kind of candy you prefer! We’ve compiled a list of 11 of the most popular Japanese sweets and candies classified by type to help you find your personal favorites!…

Last month was incredibly hot here in Tokyo. With the humidity and the rain, keeping cool and refreshed was very difficult. We’re sure that the same is for many of you in countries with hot summers. But you can always count on your friends at the monthly Japanese snack subscription box TokyoTreat to offer some…

The world of Japanese candy is an amazing place to explore. There is no end to the kind of flavors and textures of snacks you’ll find in Japan, and it can safely be called a snack lovers paradise. But getting started with Japanese snacks can be a slightly more difficult task. When you start checking…

Summer in Japan is HOT. Regular temperatures of over 40°C are an everyday experience and the humidity is not something to joke about. And when it’s not hot enough to cook an egg on the side of the road, expect heavy rain – especially in Japan’s rainy season.  Even your friends over in the monthly…

Yokan (Japanese jelly candy) is a tasty jelly sweet made of red bean paste, sugar and agar. This little treat has a firm texture and is formed into convenient rectangular blocks and pieces. The two major types of yokan include mizu (water) yokan and neri (paste) yokan.  Neri yokan is relatively firmer, thanks to a…

When you think of iconic Japanese snacks, what comes to mind? Mochi? Senbei? Or perhaps the never ending rotation of awesome Japanese KitKat flavors on offer! We here at monthly Japanese snack box TokyoTreat are no strangers to tasty individually wrapped KitKats from Japan or those with exclusive Japanese flavors.  But if you’re a beginner…