The box, booklet and plans have all changed to some degree but what is even better is the cost has stayed the same!
The New Box:
The box has actually changed quiet a bit compared to the previous style although apparently the box is bigger? Which I don't see myself as the previous box was a cube shape where as this one appears to have shrunk down quite a bit.
The colour has stayed the same which is great as it stands out from other boxes but the design on the box has changed rather than being the Tokyo Treat Mascot and other doodles its now drawings of different Japanese food and drink. To begin after seeing the new box I wasn't 100% sure if I liked the change as I really liked the old design although after receiving my box I really like the new drawings on the inside as it makes a good back drop for taking photos of the treats.
The colour has stayed the same which is great as it stands out from other boxes but the design on the box has changed rather than being the Tokyo Treat Mascot and other doodles its now drawings of different Japanese food and drink. To begin after seeing the new box I wasn't 100% sure if I liked the change as I really liked the old design although after receiving my box I really like the new drawings on the inside as it makes a good back drop for taking photos of the treats.
The New Booklet:
The booklet has also changed this year with the Mascot also leaving the design which is a real shame because I was really fond of the old design,
The booklet also now opens front to back rather than back to front so that people don't get confused on where all the information about the treats are. That being said the design of the treat page has also changed which I don't really like as the pictures of the items are a lot smaller as well as the text.
The booklet also now opens front to back rather than back to front so that people don't get confused on where all the information about the treats are. That being said the design of the treat page has also changed which I don't really like as the pictures of the items are a lot smaller as well as the text.
Changes to Plans:
So there has been some ever so slight changes to the subscription plans with the costs staying the same but the number of items increasing. Rather than being 13/17 Full Sized snacks we are guaranteed 18 snacks in the Premium box.
Small:
$14.99 USD/month - Same Cost
5/7 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks - 8 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks Dagashi Bag (4 Snacks + 1 Umaibo)
Up to 1lbs in weight
5/7 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks - 8 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks Dagashi Bag (4 Snacks + 1 Umaibo)
Up to 1lbs in weight
Regular:
$24.99 USD/month - Same Cost
8/12 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks - 13 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks Dagashi Bag (4 Snacks + 1 Umaibo)
1 DIY Candy Kit - No DIY Candy Kit
Up to 1.5lbs in weight
8/12 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks - 13 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks Dagashi Bag (4 Snacks + 1 Umaibo)
1 DIY Candy Kit - No DIY Candy Kit
Up to 1.5lbs in weight
Premium:
$34.99 USD/Month - Same Cost
13/17 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks -18 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks Dagashi Bag (4 Snacks + 1 Umaibo)
1 DIY Candy Kit
1 Drink
1 Special Item (i.e special drink, premium DIY Kit, High quality toy)
13/17 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks -18 Full Size Japanese Candy and Snacks Dagashi Bag (4 Snacks + 1 Umaibo)
1 DIY Candy Kit
1 Drink
1 Special Item (i.e special drink, premium DIY Kit, High quality toy)
They have also added a new Dagashi Bag which includes 4 random snacks and 1 Umaibo snack which are what we call penny sweets so they are cheap little snacks that don't cost very much. These little bags are included in every box whether small, regular or premium which is great.
Items Received:
Dagashi Bag/Wagashi:
This cute little bag of Dagashi treats is a new addition to the box moving forwards. It is a great addition to the box although this is replacing some of the bigger sized snacks we used to get which I'm not to keen on but these are still nice little treats to try.
This cute little bag of Dagashi treats is a new addition to the box moving forwards. It is a great addition to the box although this is replacing some of the bigger sized snacks we used to get which I'm not to keen on but these are still nice little treats to try.
Main Box:
Ghana Milk Chocolate (5/5)
For such a simple chocolate bar this was really nice and I mean really nice there was just something about the taste of the chocolate that made it really yummy and so sweet as well.
Pureral Peach Gummy (5/5)
I love a good gummy sweet and I really love it when they include something in the monthly box although these didn't have a very jelly centre like on the image they still tasted amazing and had a real strong peach flavour.
Chip Star Small Lobster Bisque (5/5)
Mmmmmmmmmm these are so good! I love it when they include Chip Star crisps in the boxes because they never fail to disappoint and are always some sort of fish flavour and this months they have included Lobster flavour. I've never eaten Lobster before but they taste amazing and are kind of like pringles in the UK.
Caramel Chocoball (5/5)
The packaging on these little box of chocolates is so cute. I'm not sure what the bird is to represent as I don't read Japanese but he's still cute. Best why to describe these if you are from the UK is that they are like Poppets and I LOVE poppets so these were definitely a hit with me and the partner.
Mini-Kari Corn Puffs - Light Dashi Flavour (3/5)
They may look like super small thick quavers but I can assure you they do not taste of cheese that's for sure and at the time I had no idea what Dashi even was so I assumed from packaging it was fish flavoured and that it was and very smelly but I did like them!
Pocky Rich Matcha (5/5)
As mentioned in my last review which was very heavy Matcha themed and I was slightly scared that I wasn't going to like half of the treats but to my surprise I actually did so to see something Matcha in this box was brilliant and especially with it being Pocky as well.
Honey Soy Sauce Rice Cracker (4/5)
This was a weird one for me as i didn't really think it tasted of Honey and Soy when I opened the packet I actually thought it smelled of bacon and eggs haha. Taste wise it kind of tasted like it as well but I liked the texture of the rice cracker compared to some we get in the UK.
Pokemon Chocoalte Wafer (5/5)
Exactly what it says on the packet (if you can read Japanese) a simple wafer biscuit filled with a yummy chocolate filling and cute Pokemon sticker although I had no idea who it was as I haven't seen any of the new ones. I always think with these its a shame that they didn't make them in to a sort of shape rather than a simple square shape.
Sakura Design Coca-Cola (3/5)
So you may ask why I have given this beautiful bottle of Coca Cola a 3? And the reason being is because I thought it was actually Sakura flavoured and not just a limited edition bottle of normal coke whoops. Saying that though the bottle is amazing and so pretty. The coke its self actually did taste different compared to the UK's.
Scone Rich Cheese Flavour (5/5)
OH MY OH MY! BEST ITEM IN THE BOX! These were INCREDIBLE! Sorry for all the capital letters but my these were so good by the same company who did the BBQ ones that I received in my first ever box but these are a cheese flavour and were just amazing like UK Nik Naks but 100% better.
Baskin Robbins Chocolate Love Potion #31 (5/5)
I love Baskin Robbins Ice Cream so when they announced these were being included with in the box I got super excited as I have never seen these chocolates before anywhere. As my partner mentioned these taste like Turkish Delight and in a way they do or a raspberry flavour with a liquid centre.
Re-ment Sakura Sweets Blind Box
Coris Candy Apple Soft Candy DIY (5/5)
If you have been reading my reviews for the last year you will be fully aware by now that I HATE DIY KITS with a passion and it's very rare that I come across one that I do indeed like and this was one of them, Simple enough to set up and tasty to eat that's for sure.
This little kit is basically making your own toffee apples on a stick! Although I kept getting sprinkles everywhere but the gooey sauce to dip the chewy candy in was so sweet.
Thoughts On The Changes:
For such a simple chocolate bar this was really nice and I mean really nice there was just something about the taste of the chocolate that made it really yummy and so sweet as well.
Pureral Peach Gummy (5/5)
I love a good gummy sweet and I really love it when they include something in the monthly box although these didn't have a very jelly centre like on the image they still tasted amazing and had a real strong peach flavour.
Chip Star Small Lobster Bisque (5/5)
Mmmmmmmmmm these are so good! I love it when they include Chip Star crisps in the boxes because they never fail to disappoint and are always some sort of fish flavour and this months they have included Lobster flavour. I've never eaten Lobster before but they taste amazing and are kind of like pringles in the UK.
Caramel Chocoball (5/5)
The packaging on these little box of chocolates is so cute. I'm not sure what the bird is to represent as I don't read Japanese but he's still cute. Best why to describe these if you are from the UK is that they are like Poppets and I LOVE poppets so these were definitely a hit with me and the partner.
Mini-Kari Corn Puffs - Light Dashi Flavour (3/5)
They may look like super small thick quavers but I can assure you they do not taste of cheese that's for sure and at the time I had no idea what Dashi even was so I assumed from packaging it was fish flavoured and that it was and very smelly but I did like them!
Pocky Rich Matcha (5/5)
As mentioned in my last review which was very heavy Matcha themed and I was slightly scared that I wasn't going to like half of the treats but to my surprise I actually did so to see something Matcha in this box was brilliant and especially with it being Pocky as well.
Honey Soy Sauce Rice Cracker (4/5)
This was a weird one for me as i didn't really think it tasted of Honey and Soy when I opened the packet I actually thought it smelled of bacon and eggs haha. Taste wise it kind of tasted like it as well but I liked the texture of the rice cracker compared to some we get in the UK.
Pokemon Chocoalte Wafer (5/5)
Exactly what it says on the packet (if you can read Japanese) a simple wafer biscuit filled with a yummy chocolate filling and cute Pokemon sticker although I had no idea who it was as I haven't seen any of the new ones. I always think with these its a shame that they didn't make them in to a sort of shape rather than a simple square shape.
Sakura Design Coca-Cola (3/5)
So you may ask why I have given this beautiful bottle of Coca Cola a 3? And the reason being is because I thought it was actually Sakura flavoured and not just a limited edition bottle of normal coke whoops. Saying that though the bottle is amazing and so pretty. The coke its self actually did taste different compared to the UK's.
Scone Rich Cheese Flavour (5/5)
OH MY OH MY! BEST ITEM IN THE BOX! These were INCREDIBLE! Sorry for all the capital letters but my these were so good by the same company who did the BBQ ones that I received in my first ever box but these are a cheese flavour and were just amazing like UK Nik Naks but 100% better.
Baskin Robbins Chocolate Love Potion #31 (5/5)
I love Baskin Robbins Ice Cream so when they announced these were being included with in the box I got super excited as I have never seen these chocolates before anywhere. As my partner mentioned these taste like Turkish Delight and in a way they do or a raspberry flavour with a liquid centre.
Re-ment Sakura Sweets Blind Box
Coris Candy Apple Soft Candy DIY (5/5)
If you have been reading my reviews for the last year you will be fully aware by now that I HATE DIY KITS with a passion and it's very rare that I come across one that I do indeed like and this was one of them, Simple enough to set up and tasty to eat that's for sure.
This little kit is basically making your own toffee apples on a stick! Although I kept getting sprinkles everywhere but the gooey sauce to dip the chewy candy in was so sweet.
Thoughts On The Changes:
So my initial thoughts on the changes to the new box were great however since receiving my box and re reading the changes to the plans I can see that I read these wrong. With being a premium subscriber I thought I would be receiving the Dagashi as an extra on top of the 18 full sized treats and snacks but now I can see that the 5 items in the bag are part of the 18 which I have to say I don't like.
The reason I don't like this is because now we have 13 full sized treats and 5 small sized treats which makes the box feel smaller and like there is less items which isn't helped by the change in box size as well. I do think the bags are a good idea but I don't like the fact that they replace the bigger items.
Before I had my box in front of me I wasn't sure If I really liked the changes to the style as I was rather fond of the old design although the backdrop now does look really cool for when taking photos of the snacks for the blog.
Overall I am still really happy with the box I received as the variety of snacks is great, all things I haven't tried before and the spoilers for next months box look AMAZING! So I cannot wait to get my hands on it.
If you would like to read any of my Tokyo Treat reviews from 2016 then please click on the "Tokyo Treat" or "2016" labels in the labels column on the side.
Thank you for reading. I purchased this with my own money and was NOT paid to review this by Tokyo Treat.
Thank you for reading. I purchased this with my own money and was NOT paid to review this by Tokyo Treat.
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