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We are well and truly getting into the festive spirit as a much anticipated Christmas season is just around the corner. After what has been a very much considered \u2018write off\u2019 of a year, I am getting into the holiday season this November and I already have the tree & decorations up this week. And what seems like an early Christmas present each month, my November SoKawaii box turned up just in time as I was finished decorating!<\/span><\/p>\n This months\u2019 theme is \u201cKira Kira Night\u201d, which roughly translates to Twinkle Twinkle Night. It has products from Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio and Kirby. Which range from a plush to stationary, a gift set, a Re-ment figure and an on-the-go cup.<\/span><\/p>\n So let\u2019s get onto the important information shall we? SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 6 to 8 cute & useful<\/span> items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts.<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a> And at the moment, they are amongst one of the only subscription boxes that are still able to reach your door no matter what country you are in! *cough cough I now have 9 months of Nihon Box crates stuck in Japan due to Japan Post still not shipping to Ireland*<\/span><\/p>\n Our first product and the largest, was a pastel rainbow coloured Sanrio plush. Of which I received the Hello Kitty version, but there was also a Pompompurin and Cinnamoroll up for grabs. All three appear as though they are snuggly knit into a pastel colored jumpsuit with hood. All of which remind me more of a pastel galaxy design instead of a rainbow inspired palette. They are well padded and stitched together, they come with a zip in the back like most of the plushies that seem to come in this box in the past. I honestly don\u2019t understand the design appeal of having a tiny pocket in the back of a plush, that can only fit like a few coins. It also comes with a keychain on the top of the plush, so you can attach it to your bag, a hook, your bedpost or even on your clothing like the incredibly fashionable people that frequent Takeshita Street and Harajuku.<\/span><\/p>\n Our second item is a Pok\u00e9mon Re-ment figure from the Starrium series. Just like the name suggests, this series focuses on stars which plays perfectly with this month's box theme. This Re-ment series has six designs to collect, which include Pikachu, Lapras, Jirachi, Gardevoir, Umbreon and Espeon. Unlucky for me I received the one design I least wanted, which was Pikachu. It\u2019s still adorable and well made, and only came in two pieces that had to be assembled. Which is very nice, as some Re-ment figures like the Rilakkuma terrarium we received a few months back included too many loose figures. This series is well worth checking out and if you did receive one in your box - you can complete your collection by heading over to TokyoToys which have the full collection up for grabs.<\/span> (<\/span>https:\/\/www.tokyotoys.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?cat=379&q=Pokemon+Starrium<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n Our stationary item this box, comes from Kirby. As we get a notebook, which is available in two designs. This ruled and spiraled notebook, both feature Kirby on the forefront as well as an enclosed pocket design that is just filled with sparkling sequins to resemble a starry night sky. Each of the 70 pages inside are designed with Kirby featured along the bottom of each page. This is a high quality gift and one that I am more than pleased to add to my collection. What I will be using this notebook for in the future, I don\u2019t quite know yet. With the design, it might just be ideal as a jotter to write down the crazy dreams I have after a night full of eating nothing but sweets!<\/span><\/p>\n Our fourth item this month is an unusual one, as we receive a pack of My Melody laundry pegs. Although super cute and certainly practical. I have yet to test them out to see how strong they really are. You could also use them as a stationary item, if you wish to peg up some photos, drawings or notes on a string around your room. I have seen this done many times on Pinterest and maybe worth trying out, if you prefer having them more as decoration instead of having them exposed to the elements outside. They could also work as a bag clip, as suggested on the packaging. How useful they will be, will all depend on their grip.<\/span><\/p>\n Next up, we have quite an interesting product. So from first glance, it appears to be a very small cup. Once you turn it over and look inside, you will see a raised design in the middle with ridges. This cup fits on top of any drink bottle you buy. So say I bought a 500ml bottle of Pepsi, I can attach my cup to the top of the bottle by firmly pushing it down. Then I can unscrew the cap, with the cup still on. That is what the ridges are for, to grip the screw top cap on the plastic drink bottle. Now the cup is incredibly tiny and I don\u2019t see much use for it, except for little kids. So say you are going on a picnic (certainly not in this weather anyway) and your child isn\u2019t skilled enough yet to hold a heavy drink bottle on their own. You can bring this cup for them and it should stay neatly on the bottle as you are travelling. This product is definitely intended for younger children and is much akin to what would be seen usually with a flask, when you are carrying copious amounts of tea or soup with you on the go. This Sanrio PET Bottle Cap Cup is available in two designs, featuring either Kuromi or Cinnamoroll - of which I got the lather. Although the Kuromi one is far better detailed compared to what I would describe as a rather plain Cinnamoroll version.<\/span><\/p>\n And last but not least, we have a Cosme Gift Set. This very well presented piece, encloses a decorative hand towel and a small bottle of hand cream. The packaging is eye catching and this alone would be perfect to either use yourself or put away for someone special. It would also be a shame to even wrap this as a present, as it is stunning enough even on its own. This item is available in two designs, as either Hello Kitty or My Melody. Either or which will be printed on the hand towel and the hand cream bottle included.<\/span><\/p>\n And there we have it folks, that was Novembers\u2019 Kira Kira Night box from SoKawaii. Another jam backed box, filled not only with some practical items, but also a plush and even a decorative Re-ment figurine. The highlights for me this month, have to be the Kirby notebook and the Pok\u00e9mon Re-ment figure, the Cosme gift set was also a very nice inclusion and is completely travel sized as I am constantly on the go. So if you want to know how to get your own subscription, then continue on reading! There\u2019s even a discount code in there.<\/span><\/p>\n So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. At the moment, SoKawaii are shipping their boxes via DHL as Japan Post is still not allowing worldwide postage from Japan. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n 1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span><\/p>\n 3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span><\/p>\n 6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span><\/p>\n 12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span><\/p>\n Better yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n Now if you liked everything you saw in this review of November\u2019s box, rest assured that the items are different every month, for the most part. Each box has 6 to 8 items included and a few of them will be revealed online through SoKawaiis\u2019 social media as the weeks go by. December\u2019s box theme is \u201cKawaii Christmas Party\u201d, which will feature goods from Animal Crossing, Sanrio and Kirby, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media. And this box will mark the last one to be released for 2020!<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>","post_title":"SoKawaii November 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Getting into the festive spirit","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-november-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 19:02:56","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 18:02:56","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205690","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205554,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-11-15 14:52:58","post_date_gmt":"2020-11-15 14:52:58","post_content":" As Ireland heads into its second lockdown of the year, at least I have my October SoKawaii box to enjoy over the next few weeks. This months\u2019 theme is focused on the Spooky season as Halloween is just around the corner. Although this year is going to be a very down played celebration, I have the popcorn bought and the list of movies lined up to enjoy on All Hallows Eve! Also did you know that Halloween originated in Ireland? It\u2019s true!<\/span><\/p>\n So onto this months\u2019 box, we have 100% licensed products from Studio Ghibli, Sanrio and DoReMi. With a number of household and stationary items included, it really is a practical bunch of gifts. I mean I see the plush as well needed during these unsettling times. So let\u2019s get onto the important information shall we? SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 6 to 8 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts.<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a> And at the moment, they are amongst one of the only subscription boxes that are still able to reach your door no matter what country you are in! *cough cough I now have 8 months of Nihon Box crates stuck in Japan due to Japan Post still not shipping to Ireland*<\/span><\/p>\n Our first gift in this month's box is this adorable Halloween themed Kuromi plush from Sanrio. Which is in fact my very first Kuromi plush, which I am delighted about. Where Kuromi usually sports a black and purple theme, for this Fall season, she is switching out her purple for the Pumpkin Orange look. Although not my favorite look or her\u2019s, it is still adorable and well made. On the back there is a small zipper, which hides a very small pocket which might just hide a coin or two and nothing more. There is also a keychain on top that allows you to hang it from your bag, a hook or even your bedpost.<\/span><\/p>\n On to our second gift, next up we have another Sanrio Halloween themed item in the form of this Cinnamoroll pouch. This is the second month in a row now we have gotten a Sanrio pouch, although this one is larger in size and of better quality - in all honesty how many pouches does one person need?! The design is adorable, with a spooky looking Cinnamoroll and background. With a strong zip and decent size pouch, you could easily fill this up with all that spare cash we all have or just full of candy!<\/span><\/p>\n We are now half way through this box and SoKawaii have added a bit of a throw back to what would be classed as an old anime now. They have added a fold out memo pad from \u2018Magical Doremi\u2019, a magical girl series that first debuted back in 1999 that is still being adapted even today. This is very high quality and looks like it must have come from a pop up store, as I imagine it would be pretty rare to find something from this franchise in stores very often. This product is available in two designs, which has 6 different memo pads inside that correspond to each character.<\/span><\/p>\n We are now on to the first of our Studio Ghibli items, with this 500ml tumbler. It\u2019s decorated all round with the classic Totoro characters and a forest theme, it doesn\u2019t have anything that actually themes it exclusively to Halloween or even Fall. In fact you could easily use this all year round. It comes with a straw, a screw-on lid and is BPA free. It is also very simple to clean, but I wouldn\u2019t chance putting it in the dishwasher as I would be afraid the design would come off.<\/span><\/p>\n Our second Studio Ghibli item is this adorable set of Jiji chopsticks, featuring the iconic black cat from Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service. These bamboo chopsticks are essential when it comes to eating that next Cup Noodle in the middle of the night, in fact what will be the first meal you eat with these chopsticks? Let me know in the comments below or on our social media. It is also not dishwasher safe, so once again this product is best to hand wash.<\/span><\/p>\n And now our final item is this Sanrio Candy Mold featuring My Melody. This is our third kitchen item this month and is perfect for those that love making their own sweet treats. These molds look like they will make some adorable chocolate characters, not sure I have the patience to even give it a go though as I may just end up eating the melted chocolate halfway through the recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n And there we have it folks, that was October\u2019s SoKawaii box. Kinda surprised they didn\u2019t include some sort of sweet treat, instead they included a chocolate mould. Overall I really enjoyed this box, simply for the plush and tumbler. The rest was just a bonus.<\/span><\/p>\n So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. At the moment, SoKawaii are shipping their boxes via DHL as Japan Post is still not allowing worldwide postage from Japan. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n 1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span><\/p>\n 3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span><\/p>\n 6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span><\/p>\n 12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span><\/p>\n Better yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n Now if you liked everything you saw in this review of October\u2019s box, rest assured that the items are different every month, for the most part. Each box has 6 to 8 items included and a few of them will be revealed online through SoKawaiis\u2019 social media as the weeks go by. November\u2019s box theme is \u201cKira Kira Night\u201d, which will feature goods from Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio and Kirby, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n \n","post_title":"SoKawaii October 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Halloween masquerade","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-october-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 19:15:11","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 18:15:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205554","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205397,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-09-25 16:15:17","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-25 15:15:17","post_content":" We are now 9 months into this incredibly unpredictable year, but thankfully we still have SoKawaii arriving at our doorsteps each month with no hassle. This month\u2019s theme is \u201cToo Kawaii For School\u201d, with perfect timing as schools and colleges have just started to reopen again. The items inside are there to help you as you prepare to go back for another year of education, featuring some products from Sailor Moon, Sanrio and Pokemon!<\/span><\/p>\r\n SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 6 to 8 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts. <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.c<\/a>om\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n The largest item we have this month and is no doubt the one you will spot the second you open your box, is this Cinnamoroll Sakura bag from Sanrio. This large plush handbag is fairly practical as it has a decent size pocket inside which will be able to fit your phone and perhaps a few pens or a small wallet. It will be even more practical for students as a pillow they can get some sleep on whilst waiting around in college after a session the night before. This is sure to be a very sought after bag come RAG or Freshers week. The only downside is that its\u2019 white, which will make it almost impossible to keep clean whilst travelling.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Our next two items are also from Sanrio, so let\u2019s begin with our guaranteed Kuromi pouch. This is actually the first Kuromi item I have been lucky enough to receive ever since I started my subscription in April 2019. With this pouch you could use it for a number of things, from carrying make-up to toiletries, stationary or even some coins. It\u2019ll no doubt serve some purpose.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Our third item features My Melody, who is Kuromi\u2019s rival within Sanrio. We get a pair of Magnet clips in the shape of My Melody's head which are ideal to use both on the fridge or on a magnet memo board. The other suggestions given on the packaging include using it as a money clip or as a bookmark. They are useful for holding notes on the fridge, especially those that include those all important exam dates and holidays!<\/span><\/p>\r\n Moving on, we now have our Pok\u00e9mon item. Which was the already announced Pikachu mug from the Pok\u00e9mon Girly Collection. This white ceramic mug thankfully arrived in one piece, although short in stature it will still be more than capable of getting that much needed coffee into you each morning. As well as those well deserved hot chocolates as we get closer and closer to the Christmas season. Best to wash this by hand though, as it may be difficult to locate a similar one if it ends up broken.<\/span><\/p>\r\n We are now onto our final two items, both of which belong in the stationary section. First up we have a Sailor Moon Crystal pen from Dr. Grip. This 0.5mm mechanical pencil is stunning, with two shades of pink on the outside, the inner design showcases both Sailor Moon and Chibi Moon together. Seeing as it\u2019s a mechanical pencil, it should be possible to find refills fairly easily so you can keep using this pen for years to come! It is definitely a must have item for your studies this year!<\/span><\/p>\r\n Following that we have a clear file from Sumikko Gurashi. This item was available in six designs, compared to the other items in this box are all guaranteed in every crate! Now I\u2019m not a massive fan of clear files, but I can see their uses. The design really comes to life as soon as you put a sheet of paper in there. Perfect if you end up getting handouts during class and don't want to have them get all mixed up in your bag. Although a normal poly pocket would do the same job, it certainly wouldn't be as cute as this clear file!<\/span><\/p>\r\n And there we have it folks, that is the end of the September SoKawaii box review. How did ye find it? Pleasant I hope! This month feels like all the focus was mostly on the plush bag and cup. I\u2019m hoping that next month we might get a better variety of items. I honestly don\u2019t think my shelves could take another cup being added. Let me know in the comments below or on our social media, which item was your favorite and if you have subscribed to SoKawaii as well! Would love to hear from you all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. At the moment, SoKawaii are shipping their boxes via DHL as Japan Post is still not allowing worldwide postage from Japan. So that\u2019s why at the moment, I have 6 months of Nihon Box stuck in a warehouse in Tokyo. Fingers crossed I can actually get them at some point this year! Thankfully this hasn\u2019t been the case for SoKawaii, which is a blessing! Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\r\n 1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span><\/p>\r\n 3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span><\/p>\r\n 6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span><\/p>\r\n 12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span><\/p>\r\n Better yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span><\/p>\r\n http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryheal<\/a>y<\/a><\/p>\r\n Now if you liked everything you saw in this review of September\u2019s box, rest assured that the items are different every month. Each box has 6 to 8 items included and a few of them will be revealed online through SoKawaiis\u2019 social media as the weeks go by. October\u2019s box theme is \u201cHalloween Masquerade\u201d, which will feature goods fromStudio Ghibli, Sanrio and Magical Doremi, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span><\/p>\r\n https:\/\/www.soka<\/a>waii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"SoKawaii September 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Too kawaii for school","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-september-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-09-25 17:23:32","post_modified_gmt":"2020-09-25 16:23:32","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205397","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205198,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-08-17 16:07:12","post_date_gmt":"2020-08-17 15:07:12","post_content":"It is August already and the World is still in a heap, but thankfully we have boxes like SoKawaii that continue to bring a smile to our faces with their monthly deliveries that land on your doorstep before you even get that dispatch email. Well that\u2019s what happened to me the last two months, this one arrived on a Thursday in Ireland - yet I only got the email on Saturday saying it was leaving Japan! It is a much needed welcome surprise nonetheless, as my travel plans for Japan this year have just been cancelled for the foreseeable future due to travel restrictions.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo regarding August\u2019 box, this month\u2019s theme was \u201cMystical Forest Camp\u201d - which includes some very useful everyday items, a ReMent figure, adorable Sanrio Tote Bag and more! Now onto that all important information!<\/span>\r\n\r\nSoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 6 to 8 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts. <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiinovember2020_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sokawaiinovember2020_1.jpg\")
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\r\n\r\nFirst off we have a product from the ever popular ReMent franchise, this time from the latest Pok\u00e9mon release: Utatane Basket. With six very sleepy Pok\u00e9mon character figures to collect, you are guaranteed one mystery box in this very box. I got the Alolan Vulpix, which comes very well detailed & made - and now sits on my bookshelf with the rest of my ReMent figures.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust_2.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nNext up we have two items which go hand in hand with this month\u2019s theme of camping. First up we have the un-announced mystery Sumikko Gurashi item, which is a stainless mug. This interesting looking item looks very ideal to take with you on camping holidays, as it seems as though it can be used directly on a fire to boil water in. As to if the printed on designs will burn off - well I wouldn\u2019t like to be the one that has to test out that theory. This travel mug was available in two similar designs and features what looks to be a pram\/bag clip as a handle - which is ideal to attach onto the outside of your rucksack. This item is aimed directly at those adventuring types of people, as I doubt it would be used much whilst sitting in the cupboard at home.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur second food related item is this official Studio Ghibli \u2018My Neighbour Totoro\u2019 bento box. This two tiered lunch container, also includes a divider between the layers and a fork. With the very recognisable grey coloring and iconic Totoro shaped design on the top, this is a must have item for any household that enjoys making homemade lunches. Although slightly smaller in size than what I was expecting, it is BPA free and for the most part - is Microwave safe! Just remember to remove the lids and fork before nuking that lunch! The only thing about it, is that you can\u2019t simply throw it in the dishwasher. This is a hand wash only container, so make sure to look out for that. Now I\u2019m not entirely sure what kind of lunches I would put in this, so leave me a comment down below as to what would be your ideal first meal when you use this Bento box.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_4-572x1024.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nNow this incredibly gorgeous Sanrio bag was a complete surprise when I got my box, as it was never even hinted at last month! As you can see it is a fairly large tote bag and was also the first item that greeted me when I opened the box. Now the one I received was a Hello Kitty design, which was a collaboration with graphic artist and fashion designer - Jun'ichi Nakahara. He is known as the man who greatly developed the idea of giant anime eyes for shojo manga characters. I highly advise googling his name and looking up his art work in google images, as it is very classic looking, with almost porcelaine qualities to the character designs. It adds a touch of class to what would have been a very plain looking Hello Kitty bag, the best qualities though are the fully zipped openings and the detail inside the bag and separate compartments. Not sure how I will be using this bag yet, as it seems almost too good to use for a quick trip to the shops.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_5\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_5.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nWe are now onto our final two items, starting with this almost familiar looking plushie in the top left hand corner. This furry creature is from the Tanuki & Kitsune plush range, of which I got the Kitsune. Which is the Japanese word for fox, who are often looked upon in religious terms as messengers from God or in Japanese folklore as being tricksters and shapeshifters. My little fox<\/span> cub looks awfully similar to a Pikachu in their coloring, but is very soft and well stuffed - which makes it a cute companion to have sitting on your shoulder as you're typing away. And last but not least, we have a puffy sticker pack from this years\u2019 best selling game - Animal Crossing. Featuring many of your favorite characters including Tom Nook, Isabelle and Marshal.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThere you have it folks, that is everything from August 2020 SoKawaii box, so let\u2019s get on to the subscription details.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiiaugust2020_6\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sokawaiiaugust2020_6-572x1024.jpeg\")
\r\n\r\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. At the moment, SoKawaii are shipping their boxes via DHL as Japan Post is still not allowing worldwide postage from Japan. So that's why at the moment, I have 5 months of Nihon Box stuck in a warehouse in Tokyo. Fingers crossed I can actually get them at some point this year! Thankfully this hasn\u2019t been the case for SoKawaii, which is a blessing! Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options - there are savings to be had.<\/span>\r\n\r\n1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span>\r\n\r\nBetter yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\r\n\r\nNow if you liked everything you saw in this review of August\u2019s box, rest assured that the items are different every month. Each box has 6 to 8 items included and a few of them will be revealed online through SoKawaiis\u2019 social media as the weeks go by. September\u2019s box theme is \u201cToo Kawaii For School\u201d, which will feature goods from Sailor Moon, Sanrio & Pokemon, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a>\r\n ","post_title":"SoKawaii August 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Mystical forest camp","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-august-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-08-17 16:07:12","post_modified_gmt":"2020-08-17 15:07:12","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205198","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":205061,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2020-07-03 15:21:01","post_date_gmt":"2020-07-03 15:21:01","post_content":"So it hasn\u2019t been long since my last review, which covered May\u2019s box which focussed on being comfy at home. This month\u2019s box is more aimed at bringing a smile to all our faces, with the theme \u201cSmile Everyday\u201d. A very valuable life lesson and one that is oh so important when we are all just battling through this climatic start to a new decade. We are only six months in, and yet it feels like it\u2019s been five years since 2019 ended. So let\u2019s get back to this box! This month sees a total of six products that come from Kirby, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and Pok\u00e9mon.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNow onto the important details! Lets begin with the usual description of who SoKawaii is and what they have to offer. SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (Japanese for cute). They create monthly boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 6 to 8 cute & useful items exclusive only to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently appearing in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media. <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur first item is this fairly large MochiMochi Kirby plush. In order to get this ball of pink fluff in the box, it came shrink wrapped in a vacuum storage bag. Which will also come in handy for my future travels, when it becomes safe to fly again. Once out of the bag and tossed about a bit to get some air back in it, it soon doubled in size and became a plump new cushion for the couch! Although the colors are a bit darker than what I imagined, it isn\u2019t over stuffed either and thus has a more \u2018squishy\u2019 feel to it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNext up we have our Pokemon item, in the form of these cute Japanese socks. Now these socks are particularly unique to Japan, as if you can see above they are stitched in a way to separate the big toe from the rest of the little piggies. These are what is known as \u2018Tabi\u2019 socks, which are mostly worn when wearing a Kimono and the elevated wooden sandals known as Geta that come with such a traditional outfit. Of course, you can also just wear them about the house if you wish. They come in two designs, which both feature Pikachu and a cherry blossom (sakura) design. Now in regards to the size of the socks, they are a bit on the same size. As from what I received they would fit upto a size four in the UK. It\u2019s unclear if there was a range of sizes available, so you may be lucky when you get your box and they fit you. Also it is good to know that in Japan, they measure shoe size by centimeters.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNext up we have another Kirby item, with a retractable keychain. A useful item to have on hand, as not only can you just attach your keys to it but also would be very useful to keep your transport pass on. Such as your Leap card for those of us in Ireland, or the Oyster card for the UK and your Suica or Pasmo for those of you traveling Japan. This is very useful to have on hand when you are in a hurry!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_4.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWe now have the first of our two Sanrio items, with this Marumofubiyori cup. One of the newest characters to have been created by Sanrio, having made its debut back in 2017. The name Marumofubiyori actually covers the three characters that you see on the cup. The main character being the white bear cub known as Moppu, a name given to him as he is always dragging his blanket along the floor like a mop. Moppu has two plush toys to keep him company, who are also his best friends. Kanikama is the toy crab and Gyoniku is a toy fish. This small plastic cup isn\u2019t very useful if you plan on quenching any kind of thirst, but would be best suited for the bathroom when brushing your teeth. Also please bear in mind, this is not to be used in a microwave!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_5\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_5.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nWe now have our second Sanrio item for this month's box, with this rather cute pouch. This was available in nine character designs, including Gudetama, Tuxedo Sam, Pocchaco, Keroppi and Little Twin Stars. The one I got was Kiki from Little Twin Stars. The second image I have above is of the pouch turned inside out, so you can see the design that would be on the inside of the case. With this gorgeous detail and an inside pocket, this pouch would be perfect for travelling. Weather you\u2019d be using it for makeup, toiletries, stationary or just to keep your passport & tickets all together. It\u2019s certainly one of the most useful and versatile products to have arrived in this months\u2019 box. Let me know in the comments below, or in our social media - which character you received!<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_6\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_6.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nLast but not least, we have our final item. This time from Studio Ghibli, with a more unusual item included. Simply packaged and not skipping on the engraved details, comes this wooden toothbrush from My Neighbour Totoro. Made from bamboo and branded as eco friendly, the packaging still includes some plastic in order to ensure the toothbrush is kept from damage and almost sterilized. Now this item may set off alarm bells for some readers who are entirely against the idea of putting wooden products such as ice pop sticks and wooden spoons in their mouths. A few people come to mind when I write this, so I know it is a genuine problem for some. All the same, it is a useful item if the wooden texture doesn\u2019t bother you. It is made to be used and not stored forever on a shelf, so bear that in mind when you have to replace it after 3 to 4 months of use, as recommended from dental experts.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiijune2020_7\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sokawaiijune2020_7.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nAnd that is it now for Junes\u2019 box, all sent with the purpose of putting a smile on your face. So big question here, which one did just that for you? Was it the plush Kirby, the bathroom necessities, the new socks, the pencil case or the retractable keychain?! Let me know in the comments below or catch me over on Twitter in this review post! Now let's\u2019 get onto how you can get your own subscription!<\/span>\r\n\r\nSo here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month options. Depending on what option you choose, the cheaper the box is each month.<\/span>\r\n\r\n1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/\u20ac31.77mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/\u20ac30.40mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/\u20ac29.04mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/\u20ac28.59mo<\/span>\r\n\r\nBetter yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\r\n\r\nNow if you liked everything you saw in this review of June\u2019s crate, rest assured that the items are differevery month. Each box has 6 to 8 items included and a few of them will be revealed online through SoKawaiis\u2019 social media as the weeks go by. July\u2019s box theme is \u201cUnder The Sun\u201d, which will feature goods from Kirby, Sanrio and San-X, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span>\r\n\r\n ","post_title":"SoKawaii June 2020 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Smile everyday","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-june-2020-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-07-03 15:21:01","post_modified_gmt":"2020-07-03 15:21:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=205061","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":204407,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2019-11-06 20:18:25","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-06 20:18:25","post_content":"I am now six months\u2019 into this monthly subscription service, and I don\u2019t see myself stopping anytime soon! Upon finishing a long shift at my day job, I raced home to open up this months\u2019 Halloween themed box, and once again, it does not disappoint! This months\u2019 theme is \u201cSpooky Tales\u201d, and features licensed products from Studio Ghiblis\u2019 Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service, Sailor Moon, Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon and Kirby.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor those of you that may still be unaware of this incredible service, just let me break it down for you all. SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii. They create monthly boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 6 to 8 cute & useful items exclusive in Japan, pack them up real cute and send it straight to your doorstep. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info, sneak peaks and insights into what is currently appearing in Japanese arcades. <\/span>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiioctober1\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sokawaiioctober1.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nSo now onto this months\u2019 box. The first items we have are from Sanrio. The item you see on the left above is the PomPomPurin Halloween plush, that was available in three different designs. This Sanrio character is infact a golden retriever that usually wears a little brown beret, but today is dressed up as a black cat just in time for trick or treating. This is a high quality plush, well padded and stitched together, and is also a cute decoration to keep around the house for Halloween. On the right is a pair of Sanrio ankle socks, in which each subscription box will receive one random character out of five designs. Now I don\u2019t know what the other designs could have been, but I am happy to have gotten Cinnamoroll in his cute witch cosplay. Cinnamoroll is actually a boy and is based on a white dog, who got his name from the shape of his tail.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiioctober2\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sokawaiioctober2.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nMoving on, we have our Pok\u00e9mon item which is from the Re-Ment series. Now this is Series 2 of the Pok\u00e9mon Re-Ment Forest: Night of Shooting Stars series. If you are determined to collect all the figures, they can be put together to create a tree, which becomes the home to many Pok\u00e9mon, including Mimikyu, Hoothoot, Togepi, Caterpie etc. This figure set reminds me a lot of the scenes from Pikachu's Rescue Adventure, which was a short Pikachu film that was played before Pok\u00e9mon: The Movie 2000. In each box, you will receive a piece of trunk, a base, and either a single Pok\u00e9mon or a pair. Now it is good quality figures, the only issue I have is that you are left with a hole at the top of your tree truck when you put it together. This is there for when you get another piece of the tree and they connect together. But if you\u2019re not interested in getting any more, you are left with an incomplete tree stump. Not a major inconvenience, but I find that it looks very incomplete without the full set.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiioctober3\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sokawaiioctober3.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nNow this Sailor Moon Mars cup is officially licensed and is a great addition to my cupboard. It\u2019s very good quality, but I just wouldn\u2019t chance putting it in a dishwasher. Our Kirby item was this very useful and adorable gel pen. With Kirby on the top of the pen, the ink also matched Kirby's skin tone. The pen is very easy to write with and would be heartbreaking if I misplaced it. So I will be keeping this pen in a safe place for sure.<\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"sokawaiioctober4\"](\"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/sokawaiioctober4.jpg\")
\r\n\r\nOur Studio Ghibli item is a lovely embroidered face towel from Kiki\u2019s Delivery Service, with the iconic Jiji stitched on. It comes in a decorative box, in the shape of a small house or it could even the bakery in the film that Kiki works at. You could even use this box as decoration in your room, it\u2019s just that cute! It also comes so well packaged, that it would make a perfect gift for someone. Now this towel is available in two different designs, with Jiji on both. Lastly we also received a face mask of Sanrio\u2019s Kuromi. A character facemask, that when you put it on you will have Kuromi\u2019s face on top of your own. Going by the packaging, this face mask is supposed to smell of grapes. As for the ingredients, everything else is in Japanese. So if you would like to know what exactly is in this mask, I would advise downloading the Google Translate app and scanning the back of the package for a somewhat accurate translation.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAnd there you have it folks, that was Octobers\u2019 So Kawaii box. What has been your favourite item included and have you signed up yet for your very own box? If not, here are all the details you need to know. So here is the price break down of the box each month and the savings you can get, weather you subscribe month to month, or for 3, 6 or even 12 months. The longer you subscribe, the cheaper the box is each month.<\/span>\r\n\r\n1 MONTH \u2013 $35.00\/mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n3 MONTHS \u2013 $33.50\/mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n6 MONTHS \u2013 $32.00\/mo<\/span>\r\n\r\n12 MONTHS \u2013 $31.50\/mo<\/span>\r\n\r\nBetter yet, here is a 10% discount code that you can use on your first box!<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a>\r\n\r\nNow if you liked everything you saw in this review of October\u2019s crate, rest assured that the items are different every month. Each box has 6 to 8 items included and a few of them will be revealed online through the SoKawaii social media as the weeks go by. November\u2019s box theme is \u201cChildhood Memories\u201d, which will feature goods from San, Kirby, Hamtaro, Pok\u00e9mon and Sanrio, with a few of the products included already announced across their social media.<\/span>\r\n\r\nClick on the link below to sign up today and get their newsletter.<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/www.sokawaiibox.com\/<\/a>\r\n\r\nThis service also offers free shipping, but I do suggest spending that extra few euros or dollars to get the tracked shipping, so you can locate your parcel once dispatched. So that is October\u2019s box, I will be back again next month to show you what November\u2019s box has in store!<\/span>","post_title":"SoKawaii October Box Review","post_excerpt":"Spooky tales","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-october-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-06 20:27:43","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-06 20:27:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=204407","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":2},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};