Disclosure: I received a sample box in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
The best Valentine’s Day gifts show a little creativity and originality. The February Tokyo Treat box is a great gift idea for the special person in your life who is interested in learning about other cultures, or in all things Japanese.
Did you know that people in Japan celebrate Valentine’s Day? According to the informative pamphlet included in the Tokyo Treat box, Japan started celebrating Valentine’s Day in the 1950’s. However, the Japanese celebrate the holiday a little different than in America in that it is tradition for the women to give gifts to men. Consequently, in 1978, White Day became the day that Japanese men give gifts to women in return. White Day is now celebrated on March 14th, one month after Valentine’s Day.
No matter who is doing the gift-giving, it is always thoughtful to give out treats for Valentine’s Day. Here are some of the treats included in the February Tokyo Treat box:
KitKat Red & White
I always enjoy trying Japan’s unique KitKat flavors. This Tokyo Box generously includes 10 Red & White KitKat bars. The flavor is milk chocolate and white chocolate, which does not seem that different from what we have in the United States. However, I do appreciate the red and white packaging with the sakura design-perfect for handing out to friends for Valentine’s.
White Chocolate Strawberry Latte
This white chocolate strawberry latte drink sounded interesting. The directions said to add 1 cup of hot water and mix. The strawberry flavor was a little too artificial-tasting for my liking, but it was fun to try out. I actually ended up adding it to my coffee to instill more of a latte flavor.
PokeHearts Ramune Candy
The designs on these little heart candies are so adorable. They are the Japanese version of Sweet-tarts.
Koikeya Farm Salt & Seaweed Chips
While most of the snacks in the Tokyo Treat box are sweet, there are some savory options as well. One that caught my eye is this bag of Salt & Seaweed chips. There is also a package of spicy ramen noodles, which I know my kids will enjoy. The wide variety of snacks in the Tokyo Treat box is a major plus in my book. There is something for everyone!
How To Subscribe To Tokyo Treat
Tokyo Treat offers monthly, three month, six month, and twelve month plans. According to the Tokyo Treat website, each box contains 15-20 full-size snacks, and their boxes are the biggest Japanese snack boxes on the planet (2.86 pounds). Treat yourself or someone you know to a box or subscription this Valentine’s Day!
