Japan Candy Box Valentine's Day Rabu Rabu February 2020 Box Review & Giveaway

DEAR DREAMERS

Not only is Valentine’s theme the reason why February 2020’s Japan Candy Box an exciting one, but this time’s Japan Candy Box is filled with a variety of snacks and candies, with no two types of snacks and candies repeating. February’s word of the month is Rabu Rabu or lovey-dovey which is the theme of February’s Japan Candy Box. Of course, since it’s Valentine’s, this box has its fill of chocolates as well as the usual type of snacks that Japan Candy Box usually has.

10 TYPES OF SNACKS AND CANDIES IN FEBRUARY 2020’S BOX

Traditional candy, traditional snack, dagashi, gummy candy, limited edition snack, character snack, spicy snack, Japanese candy, sweet snack, and savory snack.

1. MARUTA FLOWER-INSPIRED KONPEITO

Traditional Candy

Maruta Flower-Inspired Konpeito are traditional sugar candies introduced in Japan by the Portuguese in the early 16th century. These remind of Nerds candies but I refer these konpeito candies because it's a lot less sweet and the flavors and coloring seem more natural in comparison.

2. MARYKYO MOMIJI MANJYU

Traditional Snack

It was a pleasant surprise to see pastry as part of the snacks from this time's Japan Candy Box. It was my first time getting a traditional snack from their boxes and it was definitely a pleasant treat. Marykyo Momiji Manjyu is a localty specialty in Horishima, it's specially shaped like a momiji (Japanese maple leaf) and is filled with yummy red bean paste. I was expecting the moist kind of red bean paste but it does make more sense to have it dried to prolong shelf life. Nonetheless, I and my baby enjoyed sharing this traditional snack.

3. BABY STAR RAMEN MARU CHICKEN NOODLE SNACKS

Dagashi

One of my favorite snacks is noodle snacks and we used to have one locally made but they no longer sell those here. If I'm ever craving for noodle snacks, I would have to check the imported snacks section at the grocery. Baby Star Ramen Maru Chicken Noodle Snacks is a chicken-flavored noodle snack that definitely fills the tummy. The flavor doesn't come from powdered flavoring but the chicken flavor comes from the noodle snack itself.

4. KIT KAT PARTY ICE CREAM CHOCOLATE

Limited Edition

I always envy how the Japanese can enjoy all sorts of limited-edition flavors of Kit Kat. Luckily, Japan Candy Box always gives me a taste of limited edition flavors from Kit Kat. Kit Kat Party Ice Cream Chocolate is another limited-edition flavor that features a vanilla ice cream flavor.

5. KOIKEYA KARAMUCHO HOT CHILI POTATO CHIPS

Spicy Snack

Despite being labeled as having hot chili flavor, the Koikeya Karamucho Hot Chili Potato Chips is spicy but not too spicy. The spiciness is at the level where even Baby Q can tolerate it and ask for more.

6. EIWA HEART MARSHMALLOWS

Japanese Candy

Its heart shape is not the only thing special about the Eiwa Heart Marshmallows, it's not too sweet and the flavors that it comes with are deliciously fruity. It comes in strawberry, melon and pineapple flavors.

7. FUJIYA LOOK STRAWBERRY BUTTER SANDWICH CHOCOLATES

Sweet Snack

Apart from the pretty packaging, the fun factor of mixing the two variants make the Fujiya Look Strawberry Butter Sandwich Chocolates one of the highlights of this Japan Candy Box. The strawberry cream comes in a pink wrapper while the buttercream biscuit comes in a yellow wrapper and what these two have in common is that they are both delicious in their own right but they are even more delicious when eaten at the same time.  

8. FROZEN 2 CHOCOLATE BAR

Character Snack

My daughter loves Elsa and she immediately recognized Elsa from this Frozen 2 Chocolate Bar. Luckily, we got Elsa because I can tell Baby Q really likes her. When we were watching Frozen 2, she kept asking "where's Elsa" whenever Elsa was not on screen.

9. CALBEE SAYA ENDO EDAMAME SNACKS

Savory Snack

Addictive and crunchy, these Calbee Saya Endo Edamame Snacks are definitely a treat. While I was munching on this snack, I couldn't but help appreciate how it didn't taste artificial and yet it tasted much like peas. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that this snack was healthy as each crunchy piece was made from real peas which are fried and seasoned with a pinch of salt.

10. KANRO PURE FLOWERY DOUBLE PEACH GUMMIES

Gummy Candy

As you may or may not know, I love peaches so I am definitely ecstatic whenever there is a peach snack among the Japan Candy Box snacks such as the Kanro Pure Flowery Double Peach Gummies. I love how the peach scent from the gummies. These heart-shaped gummies taste both sweet and slightly sour with one side having white peach flavor and the other side having yellow peach flavor.

Each Japan Candy Box is definitely a treat but I love how I was able to try a lot of new snacks and candies from this month's Japan Candy Box.

ABOUT JAPAN CANDY BOX

Each Japan Candy Box lets you discover Japan through seasonal snacks and limited edition Japanese candy and flavors, shipped directly from Tokyo to your doorstep. Ten exclusive Japanese snacks await you each month which are all carefully handpicked. You can choose to get only one box or you can choose to subscribe for 6 months or 12 months.

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Aside from joining my giveaway, you can also get a free Japan Candy Box by inviting your friends to enjoy their own Japan Candy Box. Find out more about how to get your own free box here.

Read about the first Japan Candy Box review I wrote.

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