Japan Crate Mini, Volume 10

April's crate was filled with fun shaped candy and snack item. I kind of wish there was more of a balance with what they put in their boxes, but despite that, everything in this one was good.

What's inside:



Chip Star Ebikoubashi - I've previously tried Chip Star in a different flavor. The packaging is similar to that of Pringles. The shrimp flavor was good, yet a bit on the salty side. Dandy's and Calbee are still my favorite for shrimp chips. 


Fruit Shop Gummy - These looked like fruit snacks, but with much better flavor. I finished these first. 



Fue Ramune - This Life Saver looking candy tastes like the popular soft drink. It has a small hole in the middle that makes a whistling sound when you blow through it. Guaranteed to annoy the heck out of people, if that's your thing. 


Rock, Paper, Scissor Gummy - This cola flavored gummy candy comes with different hand shapes used in the Rock, Paper, Scissors game. I got the "paper: shaped one with an additional star shaped piece. The taste is similar to the Haribo cola bottles, which I love. 




Sakupan Giant Wafer - My favorite of the items from this box. It's a panda shaped wafer topped with cream and chocolate for the face. Delish!





*bonus item* Kawauso No Kotsume - The word kawauso means "otter in Japanese, which is what this squeaky vinyl figure is. The expression it has would be fun to use in a photo-op. Who knows? I may just post one to my IG in the near future. 



I've already received the box for Volume 11, which I'll be digging into for review now that I've posted about this one. I feel like I need to move a little faster with getting through these goodies! First time subscribers to Japan Crate can receive $5 off either their first Original or Premium crate. Just use the code MSA5 (code provided courtesy of My Subscription Addiction).







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