Hello! This week we’ve got our usual mix of reviews, shopping picks, crafts and characters, along with some site updates and more fun web links.
TokyoTreat Subscription Box Review
Read my review of the February TokyoTreat subscription box. It had a Valentines theme with lots of sweet Japanese candy, snacks and drinks to try! (Marceline)
Sanrio x Sylvanian Families
Sanrio and Sylvanian Families have collaborated for an adorable set of figures featuring Hello Kitty & Friends. (Gabriel)
Site Updates: Subscription Box Guide, SCK Team & More
We've updated and improved lots of extra content on our site including the subscription boxes comparison guide, about the team, shopping guide, exclusive discounts and more.
Kawaii Whale Sharks
Whale sharks always look so happy and we've found some extra cute ones on washi tape, stickers, sweaters, pillows and more. (Marceline)
Kawaii Origami YouTube Channels To Follow
Here's 6 of my favourite YouTube channels for kawaii origami projects with everything from gift boxes and storage to animals and plants. (Marceline)
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Cakes with Faces (UK - ships worldwide) has a range of cute dresses with original designs, not available anywhere else! There are lots of fun details in the patterns if you look closely. They're really comfy and don't need ironing - perfect for taking on holidays and weekends away. Available in wide range of sizes from UK 6 to 20 (measurements in the shop if you don't do UK sizes). Shop | Instagram | Youtube
These link roundups seem to be one of the most popular features of the newsletter so we’ll try and include a few every other week. Here’s the latest batch.
A history of Tamagotchi Through the Ages at Tokyo Weekender
The CHEZ MADU cafe in Japan has an extremely cute Sanrio menu that you can try until the end of May.
japanesestuffchannel unboxes those adorable Rilakkuma donuts we featured last time.
Sakura season is coming and there’s cute new collections from the official Ghibli store and Starbucks. You can order with a forwarding service.
Aww, Pusheen’s designer Claire found a lost Pusheen plush and gave her a bath and a new home.
A couple of shopping offers: up to 25% off Hinamatsuri snacks and ingredients at JapanCentre (UK) all week and Redbubble (worldwide) are celebrating their birthday with 20% off everything until the 7th - there’s loads of kawaii artists on the site + SCK merch.
And some very cool news I stumbled across - ARTBOX have taken over modes4u and it will be reopening in the UK soon with a focus on kawaii crafting, notions and the world of sewing.
Thanks for reading! The SCK Team are Marceline, Natasja, Andi, Nicolette, Gabriel, Nova, Arlandyia & Emma.