Bokksu

What's in the box: Around 22 Japanese sweet and savory snacks such as mochi, senbei, cakes, cookies, and chips, plus a monthly tea and a printed guide with allergen info.

Bokksu is a monthly subscription that ships a curated box of Japanese snacks, candy, and tea from Japan to subscribers in the US. It focuses on authentic, regional products and says it works with small family-run makers in Japan, some of which make items only for Bokksu. Each month has a theme built around regional snacks, seasonal stories, or cultural celebrations. Every box comes with a 22 to 24 page guide that covers where the snacks come from and lists allergen information. Bokksu says the first box holds 22 snacks, candies, and tea, with a mix of sweet and savory items such as mochi, senbei, cakes, cookies, and chips. A different tea is included each month. You can choose a 1, 3, 6, or 12 month plan. The listed monthly price runs from $39.99 on the 1 month plan down to $32.99 on the 12 month plan, and the 3, 6, and 12 month plans include extra gift snacks. Shipping is charged separately at checkout, so you will pay more than the listed monthly price. Bokksu is a premium option and one of the better known Japanese snack subscriptions. The guide and the tea make it a good fit for people curious about Japanese food culture. If you mainly want a lot of snacks for the money, you can find better value elsewhere.