TokyoTreat

What's in the box: An assortment of Japanese candy and savory snacks built around a monthly theme, plus a 20-page booklet about the snacks.

TokyoTreat is a monthly subscription that sends a box of Japanese snacks from Japan. Each month has a theme, and the site says the boxes follow the Japanese calendar with seasonal editions such as Sakura Festival, Halloween and Christmas. The October box is Halloween-themed, and orders for it close on October 22. The company says it picks Japan-exclusive snacks, and it names familiar brands like KitKat, Pocky, Hi-Chew and Calbee. Japan sells many regional and limited-edition flavors of these brands that rarely appear abroad. Each box also includes a 20-page booklet about the snacks and related Japanese culture. That makes the box useful for learning about Japan as well as eating. The service offers several plans and ships worldwide. For people who don't want a subscription, there is a separate Dagashi Bites Box sold as a one-off purchase. TokyoTreat is one of the better-known names in this category. Its strengths are the seasonal themes and the mix of sweet and savory items. Because the contents are curated for you, you can't pick what arrives, and some items may not suit your taste or dietary needs. Imported snack boxes also tend to cost more than the snacks would in a Japanese store.