Okay. I'll be honest. I have gone down a bit of a rabbit hole of subscription boxes. I think they are my new fave gifts of all time! Besides who wouldn't love to get their hands on subscription boxes from Japan and Korea?
Subscription boxes are the gifts that keep on giving. They deliver specially selected items to your doorstep each and every month. So it's like Christmas year round. They make perfect Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, wedding gifts, and more!
And Japanese and Korean subscription boxes add some new flavor to the mix. From delicious Japanese and Korean snacks to Kpop and Anime memorabilia to the world-famous Korean beauty products. There is truly a subscription for everything and everyone.
Best of all, these boxes are affordable and can fit into your budget with ease. Plus, they are great gifts to give entire families which cuts down the number of gifts you need to get.
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Subscription Boxes from Japan
For the Foodies
We all got to eat and what better to munch on than delicious Japanese snacks! If you've never tried them before, you're in store for a pleasant surprise.
Check out these yummy-licious japanese food and snacks subscription boxes!
Kokoro Care Packages
The Goods: Japanese food, Cooking Essentials, Teas, Snacks
Perfect for: Those who love to cook and try new things
Cost: Collection Care Packages (year round) from $60 ; Monthly Packages starting at $50 ($50/month prepay) ; Quarterly Packages start at $95 (paid every 3 months) ($92.50/month prepay).
With the Kokoro Care packages, you receive premium quality, artisanal food, snacks, and cooking essentials from local farmers and producers. Each season you can expect something new and they actually list what you can expect to receive each month on their site.
It also comes with sauces, oil, snacks, noodles, teas, seasonings and more. In addition, they provide recipes in English, translations of the history of the products, and the stories of the local farmers. It's yummy and educational!
You have the option to monthly or seasonal subscriptions, just do a one time gift purchase, or choose one of their year round Collections. If you're interested in Japanese cooking and cuisine then this could be the subscription box for you.
TokyoTreat
The Goods: 12 or 17 Japanese snacks and drinks
Perfect for: Those who want to try one-of-a-kind snacks and drinks
Cost: The Classic box (starts at $22.50) ; The Premium box (starts at $31.50)
This is definitely one of the most popular subscription boxes from Japan. TokyoTreat features tasty Japanese snacks and drinks from the biggest brands in Japan.
They even have themed boxes especially curated for Halloween. Also, if you didn't know, Japan is famous for its very unique Kit Kat flavors. They even have a sake flavored Kit Kat.
And, as of this writing, they have a new, exclusive Pepsi Caramel Punch drink that you could get your hands on today!
There are two options to choose from: The Classic or The Premium.
The Classic comes with 12 full-size items including a guide book and one DIY kit. But it doesn't include a drink. The Premium comes with 17 full-size items.
Pricing starts at $22.50 per month for a year prepaid subscription for the Classic Box. But you can also opt to do the 3 month at $24, the 6-month at $23, or the monthly at $25.
The Premium subscription starts at $31.50 per month for 12 months prepaid. You could do the 3-month at $33.50, the 6-month at $32, or the monthly at $35.
When you subscribe you also get reward points, exclusive items, and lifetime discounts.
Bokksu
The Goods: 20 - 25 Japanese snacks and teas
Perfect for: Artisanal Snack and Tea Lovers
Cost: Starting at $39.95/ month
Bokksu, which is the Japanese pronunciation of box, delivers lots of Japanese treats and teas to you every month. Their snacks are a more premium brand of Japanese snacks as they are from small family run businesses.
With each box, they include 20-25 high quality snacks and teas, a snack book, and allergy information.
Their boxes start at $39.95 (1 year subscription) but they also have a 6-month, 3-month, and monthly options priced at $42.95, $44.95, and $49.95, respectively.
PekoPeko Box
The Goods: 5-8 Traditional Japanese snacks, Unique Cultural Souvenirs
Perfect for: Snack Lovers, Antique Lovers, Japanese Culture
Cost: Starts from $39 per box
This subscription box from Japan sends unique items from their travel show every 2 months. These items include not only traditional Japanese snacks but also unique souvenirs such as antique plates, artisanal baskets, and omamori (lucky charms).
They even have a newsletter you can join. And when you sign up, you'll have early access to their trade shows, travel vlogs, exclusive interviews with the makers, and translations where you can learn about what is in your box.
With Peko Peko, you could subscribe to 6 boxes at $39 per box (billed yearly), 3 boxes at $41 per box (billed every six months), or 1 box at $45 (billed every 2 months).
For those who are curious, peko peko is an onomatapoeia for the stomach your sound makes when you're hungry. In Japan, people use it to say, "I'm hungry".
Japan Crate
The Goods: 18-20 Japanese snacks and drinks
Perfect for: Snack Lovers on a Budget
Cost: Starting at $12/ month
This box may be the cheapest subscription box from Japan. So it would definitely do the budget good. And even though it costs less than most, it is still great quality, authentic Japanese products.
Each crate is shipped every month and comes filled with unique Japanese snacks and drinks.
You can subscribe to the Mini, Original, or Premium crate which costs $12, $25, and $35 per month, respectively. The Mini crate comes with 5 snacks and the Original comes with 10.
The premium crate comes with 18-20 Japanese snacks and a unique drink plus a bonus item and a Manga-zine filled with fun facts, translations, and more.
I must warn you though the Mini crate is very popular. So you may need to get on the waiting list for it!
Japan Crate also gives away a monthly prize worth over $500 to one lucky subscriber. These Sugoi crates may contain anything from huge bags of snacks to exclusive Japanese electronics.
Make this Holiday Season memorable with one of these unique subscription boxes from Japan!
Japan Candy Box
The Goods: 10 fun Japanese snacks
Perfect for: Snack Lovers who want just a taste
Cost: Starts from $19.90/ month
Japan Candy Box. The name speaks for itself. This subscription box comes with lots of yummy Japanese snacks and candy.
They include popular brand name snacks, traditional snacks, character snacks, and DIY candy kits plus exclusive Japanese limited edition snacks.
You can sign up for the monthly plan at $24.90 per month, the 6 month plan for $21.90 per month for six months, or the 12 month plan at $19.90 per month for 12 months.
They are also one of the few subscription box service that offer free shipping!
ZenPop
The Goods: 15 Japanese Snacks / 7 Japanese Ramen / Mix of Both (2-3 noodle bowls, 6-8 snack) / 10 Stationery items
Perfect for: Snack and Ramen Lovers, Stationery Lovers
Cost: Starts at $27 (Ramen + Snack Box); $31 (Snack or Ramen box) ; $30 (Stationery box)
COUPON: Save $3 off your first pack with Promo Code: SISTA
Zenpop is one of the few subscription boxes from Japan based in Osaka and not Tokyo. In my opinion, Osaka is much livelier than Tokyo and has a way better nightlife. But I digress.
Zenpop offers four different themed boxes that you can choose from: Japanese Sweets Pack, Japanese Ramen & Sweets Mix, Japanese Ramen Pack, and Japanese Stationery.
The Japanese Sweets Pack comes with 15 kinds of snack and candy. Prices start from $31 per box. The Japanese Ramen Pack includes 7 seasonal and unique noodles per pack with pricing starting at $31.
If you'd like a bit of both, the Japanese Ramen & Sweets Mix Pack comes with 2-3 noodle bowls and 6 - 8 snacks and starts at $27 per box. For stationery lovers, the Stationery pack comes with 10 high quality Japanese products. Prices start at $30 a box.
They offer one time purchases or subscriptions to save you some extra cash. You may need to set up an account with them or login with facebook to purchase.
Umai Crate
The Goods: 8 - 10 Types of Noodles and Garnishes
Perfect for: Savory Noodle Lovers
Cost: Start at $27.50/month
This crate is another de-lish subscription box by Japan Crate. The Umai crate is a bit different from most of the foodie subscription boxes from Japan in that it provides you with a chance to experience savory delicious Japanese noodles.
Japan is known for its unique snacks and food and this box won't disappoint. In it, comes unique and rare Japanese noodles, ramen, and garnishes. They also throw in a surprise Japanese cuisine-themed bonus item, English product translations, and recipes.
Subscriptions start at $27.50/month for the yearly. If you want more options, you could do the 6-month for $28.33/month, the 3-month for $29/month, or the monthly for $30.
UmaiBox by Nihon Box
The Goods: 14 Total Items: Snacks, Candy, A Drink, Magazine
Perfect for: Snack Lovers
Cost: Start at $30.99
From the makers of the Nihon Box, comes the Umai Box which means tasty box in English. This box is specifically for Japanese snacks, candies, and drinks.
Each box has 14 products including original and unique Japanese snacks, DIY candy kit or Ramen cup, a drink, and the UmaiBox Magazine.
You can elect to do a 1-month, 3-month, or 6-month subscription which costs $32.49, $31.49 per box, and $30.99 per box, respectively.
Kizuna Snack and Healthy Boxes by CrateJoy
The Goods: 17-20 Traditional Snacks / 10-15 Low Calorie Snacks
Perfect for: Snack Lovers
Cost: Starts at $27.32 (Regular) ; $33.99 (Low Calorie)
There are three different Kizuna boxes to choose from but we will focus on the two snack ones for now. The Snack box and the Healthy Box. So far, this is the only Japanese subscription box I've found that offers a healthy option.
The snack box delivers 17-20 limited edition Japanese snacks and drinks and they also throw in 1 or 2 cultural or lifestyle items. All the boxes have a theme or cultural basis.
Prices range from $29.99 (monthly) to $163.94, if you do the 6 month prepay.
The healthy box contains 10-15 Japanese snacks and treats that are low calorie. Prices range from $34.99 for the month to month subscription up to $101.97 for the 3 month prepay.
They also have a newsletter you can sign up for to stay in the know with exclusive updates and a chance to win a free box every month.
Kurasu Japanese Coffee Box
The Goods: 2 Selected Specialty Coffee Beans
Perfect for: Roasted Coffee Lovers
Cost: Starts at $33.41/month
This Japanese subscription box is for the coffee lovers. They offer a few different options. You can elect their Partners Roaster Plan, the Kurasu Roaster Plan, or a mixture of both.
The Partners Roaster plan comes with carefully selected coffee from specialty coffee roasters throughout Japan. It is the perfect chance for you to try a variety of flavors from Japanese artisanal coffee roasters.
The Kurasu Roaster plans comes with the current months and last months top coffee beans. Furthermore, you can get exclusive roasted coffee beans if you subscribe.
The subscription comes with 2 selections of their specialty coffee and cost a little less than $35 per month. You may also opt to get more than 200g of coffee which comes with additional discounts.
And bonus point good news, they offer free shipping worldwide!
For the Anime Lovers and the Lover of Cute Things
Doki Doki
The Goods: 5 - 6 Adorable Items
Perfect for: Lovers of All Things Cute
Cost: Starts at $31.66/ month
This is one of the many subscription boxes offered by Japan Crate. It is definitely a box for lovers of all things kawaii (cute). Every month you'll get a box full of cute goodies that range from plushies, household goods, travel accessories, and more.
Each box features some very popular character brands in Japan such as My Melody, Pokemon, Hello Kitty, and Sailor Moon.
With this box, you can liven up your place with a little Japanese cuteness. The items they have in these boxes are adorable! I quietly want a room dedicated just to this cuteness.
Doki Doki boxes start from $31.66 per month for a 12 month subscription. They also have 6-month, 3-month, and monthly subscriptions at $32.50, $33, and $35, respectively.
Gacha Gacha Crate
The Goods: 6 Gachapon Capsules
Perfect for: Cute Collectible Lovers
Cost: Starts at $25.83/ month
Another crate by Japan Crate, the Gacha Gacha subscription box gives you access to the world of Gachapon in Japan.
You know those machines you would put 25 cents in to get a little figurine when you were little? That is Gachapon.
Each Gacha box comes with 6 Gachapon capsules of cute characters, anime figurines, useful accessories, and more.
Starting at just $25.83 per month for the yearly subscription, you could get your hands on these unique Japanese Gachapon.
Of course, you could always test the waters with a 6-month, 3-month, or monthly subscription at $26.33, $27, or $28, respectively.
*Note: The discounts are for prepayment. You would have to cancel if you no longer want it.
Kawaii Box
The Goods: 6 - 8 Cute, Name Brand Plushies, Toys, Candy, and More
Perfect for: Lovers of All Things Cute
Cost: Starts at $21.90/month
This has got to be the cutest subscription box from Japan. It is called Kawaii (cute) after all.
The Kawaii box comes filled with 6 - 8 of the most adorable hand selected plushies, bags, toys, stationery, accessories, candy and more. You name it. They've got it!
Furthermore, they carry some of the top brands such as Sanrio, Hello Kitty, Pokemon, Ghibli, My Melody, and so much more. They were even featured on NBC's Today show!
To subscribe, you can choose from a monthly payment plan, a 6 month plan, or a 12 month plan. The monthly is $29.90 per month. The 6 month plan is $24.90 for six months. And the 12 month plan is $21.90 per month for 12 months.
They also offer free shipping!
Nihon Box
The Goods: At Least 6 Japanese Character & Lifestyle Items
Perfect for: Anime Lovers, Japanese Culture Lovers
Cost: Start at $31.49/ box
This subscription box which literally means Japan Box in Japanese is for anyone who is an avid lover of Japan. It comes stuffed with 6 items that is a mix of traditional products, plushies, manga, apparel, food, lifestyle.
Although their items are imported from Japan, they are a Euro-based company. Their prices start at $31.49 per box for the 6 month plan. Then it's $32.49 per box for the 3 month plan and $33.49 for if you decide to do monthly.
When you sign up for the 6 month plan, you get two guaranteed bonus gifts. And when you sign up for the 3 month plan, you'll get at least one bonus gift.
They also offer a newsletter you can subscribe to as well.
Capsule Box by Nihon Box
The Goods: At Least 6 Gachapon Capsules
Perfect for: Cute Collectible Lovers
Cost: Start at $22.99/ box
The Capsule Box is another subscription box for those of you who love Gachapon. With your subscription, you will receive at least 6 new gachapon capsules every month.
They could be mini Japanese dishes, small Anime figurines, mini electronic games, and more.
To subscribe, prices start at $22.99 per box for the 6 month plan. Then it's $23.99 per box for the 3 month plan and $24.49 for if you decide to do monthly.
They also provide free shipping.
Kizuna Lifestyle Box
The Goods: 6 - 8 Japanese Lifestyle Items
Perfect for: Lovers of Japanese Ceramics, Fabrics, etc.
Cost: Starts at $32.49
The Kizuna Lifestyle box unlike the other snack boxes offered by CrateJoy, delivers 6 - 8 100% made in Japan lifestyle items including authentic Japanese ceramics, fabrics, stationery, and more.
There prices range from $34.99 (monthly) to $194.94 (6 month prepay). Discounts are offered for those who prepay. If you do a 3 month prepay, that's $101.97.
They also have a newsletter you can sign up for to stay in the know with exclusive updates and a chance to win a free box every month.
Yume Twins
The Goods: 5 Kawaii Plushies, Stationery, etc.
Perfect for: Lover of All Things Cute
Cost: Starts at $31.50
Speaking of cute, another super cute subscription box from Japan is the Yume Twins box. This box comes with 5 kawaii items ranging from plushies, stationery, practical goods, and more.
They feature some of the best brands such as Gudetama, Hello Kitty, Sanrio, and more. And they send out themed boxes for Halloween, Christmas etc. as well.
When you subscribe you can choose from 4 different prepaid plans: the 12 month, 6 month, 3 month. or monthly. The 12 month plan costs $31.50, the 6 month plan $32, the 3 month plan $33.50, and the monthly plan $35.
They also offer rewards points, lifetime discounts, and exclusive items to subscribers.
Manga Spice Cafe
The Goods: 3 Newly Released Mange, Plus 5 - 6 Snacks
Perfect for: Manga Lovers
Cost: $37/ month (US)
As you may have guessed, this subscription box is for the Manga lovers. The boxes comes filled with 3 newly released manga, delicious Japanese snacks, and a special cafe drink from Manga Spice Cafe.
Each box comes with an English translated information sheet about the manga, the artists, and the cafe items. They feature big name publishers like Viz Media, Kodansha Comics, Yen Press, and more.
The monthly subscription costs $37 a month and it renews automatically. However, their prices and shipping costs vary, depending on where in the world you are.
Also, you can sign up for their newsletter to receive sneak peeks, exclusive deals, and freebies!
Lootaku
The Goods: 4 - 6 High Quality, Exclusive Anime/ Gaming Figurines
Perfect for: Anime Lovers, Gamers
Cost: $44.99/ month
A play on the words loot and otaku (the japanese word for someone who obsessed with anime and manga), Lootaku offers those ride or die Anime and Gamer fans everything their hearts desire.
This box provides 4 - 6 high-quality full figurines of your favorite anime and gaming characters. Items you can't get anywhere else! They have new themes every month plus ways for you to earn more rewards and perks.
Their 1 month plan is $44.99 and auto renews every month. They also offer one-off boxes for specific characters and anime which vary in pricing. They even had one for Game of Thrones!
I must warn you though these boxes are very popular and sell out fast. The last I checked most of them were sold out.
nmnl (No Make No Life)
The Goods: 8-9 Japanese and Korean Beauty Products
Perfect for: Cosmetic Lovers
Cost: Starts at $31.50/ month
Okay so this is not particularly for anime lovers but I didn't want to leave it all by its lonesome so I've included it here. If you're looking for a make up subscription box from Japan and Korea, well this is it.
The NMNL beauty box comes packed with 8-9 Japanese and Korean beauty products, items, and tools. They hand pick high quality beauty products from the biggest and most popular brands such as Etude House and Innisfree.
With your subscription, you will also have excess to unique and exclusive products. Prices start at $31.50 with the 12 month prepaid plan. But you could also do the 6 month plan at $32, the 3 month plan at $33.50, or the monthly plan at $35.
Inku by Japan Crate
The Goods: 6 - 8 Stationery Products
Perfect for: Stationery Lovers, Writers
Cost: Starts at $22.91/ month
I absolutely love Japanese stationery. It is the absolute cutest. Using it, really inspires me to write more and make it everything look nice. So if you like to write or journal, then this box could be for you.
Inku would make a great present for your daughter or niece. And it is sure to fire up her imagination and spark her creativity.
In each box you get 6-8 high-quality Japanese notebooks, planners, writing utensils, cute accessories, and more.
You may choose to subscribe month to month, 3 month prepay, 6-month prepay, or 12-month prepay. They cost $25, $24, $23.33, and $22.91, respectively.
MyJapan Box
The Goods: A Variety of Different One-Off Boxes
Perfect for: Anime Lovers, Cat Lovers, Snack Lovers
Cost: Starts at $29.99/ month
This isn't a specific box per se but a company that offers a lot of different one off boxes you can purchase individually.
They are perfect for Anima lovers, as they have boxes for specific Anime such as Ghibli, Pokemon, Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, and an all purpose Anime Box with Attack on Titan and many more.
They also have a specialty box for cat lovers called Neko box as well as food, tea, and candy boxes. Prices start from $29.99 and can go as high as $99.99.
Subscription Boxes from Korea
For the Foodies
While Korean snacks may not be as well known as their Japanese counter parts, they are yummm! Furthermore, many of the snacks we know and love in Japan are actually made in Korea!
So explore to your heart's content these delish subscription boxes from Korea!
Many of the yummy snacks you know from Japan are actually made in Korea!
Korean Snack Box
The Goods: Yummy Korean Snacks, Chips, Chocolate, & Candy
Perfect for: Snack Lovers on a Budget
Cost: Starts at $22.96/box (Medium); $27.96/box (Large)
Get all the yummy Korean snacks you can dream of with this subscription box from Korea. Treat yourself this Christmas and every Christmas to something new and exciting.
This box comes filled with delicious Korean snacks, chocolates, candy, and chips. And every month there's a new theme to look forward to.
With the Korean Snack Box, you can choose from the medium or large box and elect to do a 3, 6, or 12 month subscription. Also, if you just want a specific box, you can buy some separately as well.
The medium box will run you $22.96 per box for the 12 month subscription, $23.95 for the 6, and $24.95 for the 3. While the large box will cost you, $27.96 for the 12 month plan, $28.95 for the 6 month, and $29.95 for the 3 month plan.
They also have a newsletter you can join to get discounts, giveaways, and a free gift!
*Now, they are running a special where you can take 10% off your first box! Plus get free shipping!*
K-Snack Box by Korea Box
The Goods: 5-8 Goodies (Regular) ; 12 - 15 Goodies (Premium)
Perfect for: Snack Lovers
Cost: Starts at $25.99/box (Regular); $37.99/box (Premium)
Enjoy your favorite Korean snacks, chips, and candy with the K-snack box by Korea Box. You can choose from the Premium snack box or the Regular K-Snack Box.
The Premium K-Snack Box comes filled with 12 to 15 handpicked unique Korean snacks plus a surprise bonus item just for you. The Regular K-Snack box comes with 5 to 8 yummy Korean goodies.
This box is a little pricier than the Korean Snack Box so if you're on a tight budget you may want to go with the cheaper option.
They offer a monthly and bi-monthly subscription at $37.99 per box for the Premium Box and $25.99 for the Regular Box. They also offer free international shipping!
Snack Fever
The Goods: 12 - 15 Full-sized Korean Snacks
Perfect for: Snack Lovers
Cost: Starts at $37/ box
The Snack Fever subscription box comes pack with Korea's yummiest treats straight from Seoul. It comes with chips, candy, snacks, ramen, and, occasionally, drinks. And each box has 12 - 15 full-sized snacks.
They offer month to month payment, 3 month, 6 month, or 12 month prepay which costs $40/box, $39/box, $38.50/box, $37/box, respectively.
They even have a newsletter for updates, exclusive discounts, contents, and more.
Umshik Box
The Goods: 6-10 Korean Noodles / 16 Snacks+ 1 Noodle (Snack Box)
Perfect for: Korean Food and Snack Lovers
Cost: $34.95 (Ramyun) ; $44.95 (Snack Boxes)
For the Korean food and snack lovers, you're sure to enjoy Umshik boxes. Umshik which means food in English is quite the appropriate name for their boxes.
You can choose from the Hana SnackBox, Dul SnackBox, or the one-off Ramyun Box, which comes with 6 to 10 kinds of delicious Korean noodles.
With the Hana box, you'll get 16 snack plus a pack of noodles. And boasting a weight of almost 4 pounds, you are sure to find something you will love. They also include a brochure with a description of each item.
The Dul box just gives you another snack box option in which snacks are chosen from past faves and new ones. It also comes with a pack of noodles.
The Hana and Dul SnackBoxes are $44.95 per box. And the Ramyun Box is $34.95 each.
Korean snacks have less sugar, fat, and salt than US Snacks!
For Make Up and Jewelry Lovers
Joah Box
The Goods: Korean Beauty & Skincare
Perfect for: Cosmetic Lovers
Cost: 50% Goodbye Sale
A beauty subscription box from Korea, the Joah Box has some of the nicest skincare and beauty products around. Sadly, they seem to be closing up shop.
But what that means for you is that you can get some serious discounts. They are having a 50% off goodbye sale as we speak. So head on over there today and save on some fancy korean beauty products.
Facetory
The Goods: 4 Masks / 7 Masks + Bonus(es) / 5-6 Products + 5-6 Masks
Perfect for: Mask Lovers, Skincare Fanatics
Cost: $8.90/month (4-Ever Fresh Kit) ; $19.90/month (7 Lux); $49.95/month (Lux Plus)
Facetory has a ton a high quality Korean cosmetic products. They sell a variety of bundles, curated collections, sets, individual masks, and other products. They literally have it all.
As for subscriptions, you can choose from the 7 Lux subscription going for $19.90/month or the Lux Plus subscription going for $49.95/season.
For those on a budget or just looking to try it out, you can opt for the 4-Ever Fresh Kit for just $8.90 per month. This includes 4 masks from their past faves.
The 7 Lux subscription comes with 7 masks plus 1 or 2 bonus items. And the Lux Plus comes with 5 - 6 skincare products plus 5 -6 masks.
All of their products are tested by their experts. They offer rewards programs, exclusive promotions to subscribers, and you can get free shipping on orders over $25.
K-Beauty Box by Korea Box
The Goods: 5 - 7 High Quality Korean Cosmetic Products
Perfect for: Cosmetics Lover
Cost: $38.99/ box
Everyone knows Korean beauty products are among the best in the world so why not grab a subscription box for your daughter or your favorite niece?
The K-Beauty Box comes with 5 to 7 of high-quality, popular Korean cosmetics that keep up with the current trend. You can sign up for a monthly or bi-monthly subscription at $38.99 per box.
They also offer free international shipping!
Mishi Box
The Goods: Korean Beauty Products
Perfect for: Cosmetic Lovers
Cost: Temporarily Closed
Another great cosmetic subscription box from Korea is the MishiBox. With them, you can order subscription boxes of your favorite Korean beauty products, one-off boxes, and purchase individual products.
At the moment though, they are temporarily closed as they move to their new location: NYC.
Daebak Jewelry Box
The Goods: 4-5 Trending Korean Jewelry
Perfect for: Jewelry Lovers
Cost: Starts at $26.99/ season
With this subscription box from Korea, you can get your hands on some beautiful Korean jewelry. Each season Daebak Jewelry sends out a box with 4 -5 pieces of currently trending Korean jewelry worth over $60.
Their jewelry is nickel-free and made with hypoallergenic titanium. You'll find a very of styles in each and every box.
You can sign up for their Seasonal plan at $29.99 per season or their Annual plan for $107.96.
This company also does the Daebak Box, for those of you who love cute Korean products, and Snack Fever.
Bomi Box
The Goods: 8 Full/Deluxe Travel Sized Beauty Products
Perfect for: Cosmetic Lovers
Cost: $39/ month
With the Bomi Box, you get 8 full or deluxe travel sized Korean skincare, makeup, and beauty products worth over $80. And it would only cost you $39 a month.
It is perfect for any skincare or beauty product lover. You have the option to just gift it in a one-off, sign up monthly, do every 3 months, or once every 3 months.
When you purchase, you can even send the recipient one of their beautiful e-cards. Also, a portion of any purchase you make is given to A Chance in Life, an organization dedicated to helping at-risk boys and girls.
Mask Box
The Goods: 2 - 3 Korean Face Masks
Perfect for: Mask Lovers
Cost: Starts at $10/month
The Mask Box gives you just that - masks! But not just any masks, Korean masks which are well known for their beautifying effects. And starting at just $10 a month you could get your hands on these rejuvenating masks.
They offer 6 boxes that you can choose from - Sensitive Skin Box, Hydration Box, Anti-Aging Box, Brightening Box, Combo Box, and the Luxury Box (from $19.99).
Each box comes with 2 - 3 masks and you can choose month to month or the 3, 6, or 12 month prepay plans. You also have the option to double the quantity of masks you receive each month.
If you want, you can buy packs of specific masks and under eye patches on their online store as well.
Sign up for their newsletter to get exclusive deals and promotions!
LengBox
The Goods: All Things Korean Beauty Products
Perfect for: Cosmetic Lovers
Cost: 8.50 pounds/month (Mask set); 30 pounds/month (Beauty Box)
The LengBox specializes in Korean beauty products and cosmetics. You can shop for individual products, shop by skin type, or by product type. They even have vegan products available.
They offer masks sets starting at 8.50 pounds and their beauty and skincare monthly subscription box will run you 30 pounds per box. Individual masks can be purchased for 2.50 pounds.
*This box is not from Korea but the UK. But they do ship Korean beauty products.*
For Kpop Lovers
K-Pop/Album Box by Korea Box
The Goods: K-Pop Merch OR K-Pop Albums From Your FAVE Groups
Perfect for: K-Pop/ K-Drama FANS
Cost: $39.99/ month (K-Pop) ; $49.49/ month (K-Pop Album)
Calling all K-Pop fans! This box is for you! You can choose from the K-Pop Box or the K-Pop Album Box.
The K-Pop Box comes with merch from your favorite K-Pop groups or K-Dramas.
If you decide to go for the K-Pop Album Box, your box will come with a K-Pop Album plus a bonus item. Every month is a surprise so you'll definitely have something to look forward to.
Furthermore, not only are you able to tell them your favorite artists but they actually will listen and hand select products geared towards your faves!
As with the other boxes by Korean Box, you can choose to have your boxes delivered monthly or bi-monthly at $39.99 per box for the Kpop Box or $49.49 for the K-Pop Album Box
Inspire Me Korea
The Goods: Korean Cultural Products / Korean Beauty Products
Perfect for: Those who love to cook and try new things
Cost: Starts at $22.19/month (K-Culture) ; $25.83/month (K-Beauty)
Inspire Me Korea offers two subscription boxes you can choose from: K-Culture and K-Beauty.
The K-Culture box offers you a look into South Korea's vibrant culture and history. It comes with a monthly Korean culture magazine with all the latest trends, a Korean Language flashcard, 5 cultural souvenirs, and K-Pop merchandise.
The K-Beauty Box comes with 4 beauty products ranging from foot masks to cleansers, toners, hand creams, temporary tattoos and so much more.
With your subscription, you'll also gain access to their Inspire Me Korea Discord Chat where they have K-Drama watch parties, study groups, and more.
You can subscribe to these boxes with a monthly, 3 month, 6 month, or 12 month plan. Subscription prices range from $23.25 K-Culture monthly plan to $310 for the 12 month K-Beauty plan.
They also have a one-off shop where you can buy individual boxes.
Daebak Box
The Goods: Korean Beauty Products, Stationery, K-Pop goods, etc.
Perfect for: Lover of All Things Korean
Cost: Starts at $49.99/ season
Daebak Box which means amazing box in Korean comes with cool goodies for any Korean lover. The company "Daebak" actually has a few other boxes as well such as Snack Fever and Daebak Jewelry.
The box is shipped 4 times a year, once every season and comes jam packed with unique and exclusive Korean beauty products, stationery, K-Pop goods, and more. All of which add up to $100 in value.
They offer two plans. You can do the seasonal plan at $54.99 per season or the Annual Plan at $199.96 for the year.
From Korea With Love
The Goods: 6 - 8 Korean Stationery Products
Perfect for: Stationery Lovers
Cost: $28.66/ month
This subscription box from Korea specialized in cute stationery and goodies. Each box has a theme and comes packed with 6 - 8 adorable and useful items.
Their box costs $28.66 per month and they offer free shipping to the US.
Their website seems to be undergoing some changes but they will probably be back online soon. You can check out their Facebook page here.
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Tips for Staying on Budget With Subscription Boxes
Watch your budget and be aware of how much you're spending.
Subscriptions can add up quick. It can be easy to see all these wonderful things and want to give them to your wonderful family.
But they will love anything you give so don't worry about going over the top and getting them everything. Besides, there is always next year!
Buy subscription boxes as group gifts.
By buying them as group gifts from your family to theirs, you can save a lot of money. In doing so, you would only have to give one subscription box per family.
All in All
Subscription gifts can be awesome gifts to give your family and loved ones. They can add excitement to their lives and something to look forward to each and every month.
But you have to be careful with subscription boxes as with anything you subscribe to you can end up spending a lot more money then you originally intended. So keep track of which ones you are buying and ideally sign up for a limited time, i.e. just 3 months.
Happy Shopping!
*DISCLAIMER: The Information provided in this post is simply the opinions of the blogger and is given in the spirit of educational fun. It is not investment advice. Please do your own research and decide what is right for you before investing in any asset. If necessary, seek the help of a certified professional in discussing your options.