It’s never easy to say goodbye to the season of festivals and fireworks, but despite the lingering humidity here in Tokushima, the September days are already getting shorter and shorter. With the sun setting sooner, there’s more time to gaze at the moon. And that’s exactly what TokyoTreat has in mind for this month’s tsukimi (moon viewing)-themed snack box!
They’ve prepared a stellar assortment of Japanese snacks, complete with seasonal specialties and treats that can be enjoyed all year long. This month’s box is especially recommended for Japanese snack fanatics with a sweet tooth, anyone curious about the cultural background of Japan’s moon myths, and fans of those famous limited-edition KitKat flavors!
Before getting to the snacks though, the moon-themed box art deserves some appreciation. The adorable depictions of night skies, full moons, and rabbits are a great look for the theme.
You’ll see a lot of rabbits for this month’s box by the way, inside and out! According to Japanese folklore, rabbits are said to not only live on the moon but also make mochi up there. You can read more in the included booklet, which features additional cultural insights and details about each snack.
I was happy to see some fall flavors represented along with more typical snacks. Fall is sweet potato season in Japan, and the flavor is popular in desserts. The Picola sweet potato wafer rolls are a perfect introduction for anyone unfamiliar with this classic Japanese fall flavor. With similar packaging to other Japanese stick snacks like Pocky and Toppo, these are great for sharing with anyone who wants a taste of fall in Japan!
The seaweed-and-salt potato chips were also a great addition for anyone in need of a savory fix. You’ll also find two rabbit-themed treats: pudding-flavored mochi and rice puffs packaged in a cute carrot-shaped pouch. The mochi was small but rich, while the rice puffs were what you’d expect—though it’s hard to argue with that adorable presentation.
This month’s KitKat selection certainly left an impression: a mont blanc–inspired creation of chestnut-infused white chocolate. It’s even got just a little bit of rum for added richness, but don’t worry, it’s only about 0.1%.
Grapes are another fall favorite in Japan, which you can enjoy in the form of adorable Pokémon jellies. TokyoTreat also hosts regular photo contests for their community, and this month’s prizes include Pokémon merch!* If you like grape jellies and cute Pokémon art, these are a fun and refreshing treat to enjoy in the last days of summer.
However, the packaging for these jellies might cause an issue with the rest of the box contents. I hope my case was just a rare occurrence, but unfortunately, it seems like the shape of the jelly packaging and the way it was packed in the box ended up smashing the matcha baumkuchen. It was still very tasty and not as artificially sugary-sweet as your average matcha treat, but it’s too bad it didn’t quite arrive in one piece.
Other than that, this month’s treats are ones I’m very familiar with after living in Japan for a while, but they are a welcome indulgence any time of the year. The crispy seaweed bites are just right for a quick tempura fix, made Korean-style with sesame oil. The Smile Harvest and Genji Pie biscuits are both buttery and flaky, often shared in offices and staff rooms at the end of a long workday. The chocolate-infused star-shaped corn puffs are always a good pick-me-up, and the Honey Butter variety isn’t bad either, but it’s not really my cup of tea.
Speaking of tea, there may not be any in the box, but the egg soup with harusame (thin, translucent noodles) is just as comforting and highly recommended for a nice hot meal when you’re feeling under the weather!
TokyoTreat has put together a great offering, full of snacks best enjoyed under the full September moon.
* To join this month’s photo contest, share a picture of your TokyoTreat box on social media with #TokyoTreat or #TokyoTreatTsukimi by October 25, 2025. You can find more details in the included booklet or on the Japan Haul forum.
ICHIGO Inc., the parent company of TokyoTreat, kindly sent us this snack box so we could try it out and share our honest thoughts with you. This page also has affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase a box through our website (at no extra cost to you, of course). Thank you so much for supporting Deep Japan!