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A Sweet Selection: Japan Candy Box Review + Giveaway

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Disclosure: I received a free product sample in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.

As a Japanese-American, I have always been fascinated by Japanese candy.  The packaging is so kawaii (cute) and the flavors and varieties are quite different from what is available in the United States.  When Japan Candy Box gave me the opportunity to review one of their monthly subscription boxes, I was so excited (and so were my kids!)

The box comes with a handy guide that has a description of all of the products in English.  Each box has a theme, and this month’s theme is Ice Cream Carnival!

These are the items that came in our box, along with some of our thoughts:

1. Glico Caplico Mini Ice Cream Snack

This is an ice cream snack that does not melt! It really does look like a mini ice cream cone.  The filling is interesting, like aerated frosting.

2. Coris Cola & Soda Soft Candy

I was not quite sure what to expect from this candy, which is described as a “rope shaped candy [with] two layers, one tastes like cola and the other like soda!”  I do not know what flavor “soda” is, but it tasted like Sprite or 7Up.  I cannot think of any American candy that is similar.

3. Calbee Sapporo Potato Chips BBQ Flavor

This is a light and crispy snack made from Sapporo potatoes.  The BBQ flavor is more subtle than American BBQ chips.  It is nice that they added a couple of savory snacks to the mix.

4. Fujiya Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate

It is a little strange (but fun!) to see an American company (Baskin Robbins) featured on a Japanese product.  The individually wrapped pieces of chocolate were very “melty” when we opened them so we put them in the freezer before eating.  The dark chocolate outer shell is a nice contrast to the minty sweet middle.

5. Yaokin Little Gang Popping Candy

This one is similar to Pop Rocks, but the kids liked it better because of the sour flavor.  I have never thought about putting popping candy on ice cream, but we tried it as suggested on the package.  It is definitely a party on your tongue!

6. Coris Hiyarinko Ice Gum

I am personally not a big fan of gum, but I do like penguins!  I only let my kids have gum on occasion, so this was a special treat.  These gumballs have a slightly hard outer shell and are filled with softer cooling xylitol that freshens your breath.

7. Meiji Panda Yan Yan Biscuit Sticks

The kids liked the DIY aspect of this snack.  They had fun dipping the not-too-sweet biscuit sticks (with Japanese writing!) in the chocolate and then in the sprinkles.

8. Baby Star Shinkansen Ramen Maru

The Shinkansen (bullet train) in Japan is truly a marvel to behold, but it still seems odd for it to be a featured image on packaging for a crispy noodle snack–ha!  n really liked these little savory and crunchy nuggets.

9. Koala’s March Biscuits Soft Ice Cream

We have had Koala Biscuits before, but only in flavors like chocolate and green tea.  This soft ice cream flavor is a limited edition.  We put them in the freezer before eating for the “full taste experience” as suggested in the pamphlet.  I like how the koalas come in so many designs, and the vanilla flavor did remind me of soft serve ice cream when I ate it cold.  This was my favorite item of the box!

10. Kabaya Kakigori Shaved Ice Gummies

I enjoy shaved ice, but I have never heard of shaved ice candy!  How cute are these gummy candy snow cone tops??  These soft gummies are unique and fun.  The sugar crystals make them really look like snow cones, plus they add a nice little crunch.

A subscription to Japan Candy Box would be a delightful gift to yourself, or for anyone you know who would be interested in trying out a variety of Japanese snacks and candy for $19.90 per month (with free shipping!).

Now for the exciting part…Japan Candy Box is giving away one of their boxes to one of my readers!  This giveaway is open worldwide, and is open until August 9.

 

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  12. It’s hard to narrow it down because everything looks like it would be so much fun and so yummy to try!
    I think I would be especially eager to try the
    Coris Cola & Soda Soft Candy
    AND the
    Koala’s March Biscuits Soft Ice Cream
    AND, I’m sorry, but I can’t help but also include the
    Glico Caplico Mini Ice Cream Snack
    haha.

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  21. The Baby Star Shinkansen Ramen Maru sound interesting! When I was a kid, we had neighbors that would go to Japan and bring back candy for us to try. I absolutely loved anything that was wrapped in rice paper, such a memory!!

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  27. My daughter has been obsessed with Japanese culture for years! This is really neat. I think she’d enjoy it all.

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  39. I think I would like the shaved ice gummies. I started a subscription for my daughter who is obsessed with Japan!

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  41. My favourite treat from this box would be the Fujiya Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate although some of the others look really delicious.

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  47. I’d like to try the shinkansen ramen maru because it sounds interesting. I do think the Baskin Robbins mint chocolate chip would be amazing.

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  51. Everything looks delicious, but I am most interested to try the Calbee Sapporo Potato Chips BBQ Flavor. Thank you for the chance to win.

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  53. The shaved ice candy is my favorite candy here. Wow, that is pretty good looking candy and I love shaved ice. It is so underrated.

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