ZenPop's September Packs Review

This month we launched our very first stationery challenge - Made With Zenpop. Get creative each month with your ZenPop stationery supplies for your chance to win a 3-month ZenPop subscription.

Our Back to School Stationery Pack had everything you needed to start school, work or college right! We took a look at what school life in Japan is like. How many similarities and differences do you share?

Plus, we held our biggest ever giveaway with our parent company, ZenMarket. Congratulations to James B from the USA for winning a PlayStation 4 Pro!

Stationery - Back to School

It’s Back to School season and we’ve got everything you need to start the school term right! Japanese stationery isn’t just kawaii, every item in this month’s pack is multifunctional or really useful. Decorate your new ring memo pad or planner sheets with two writing tools, highlighter, stickers, pre-cut washi tape and much more. 

10 items, including 3 writing utensils.

Items:

1. Sticky Memos
2. Award-winning Midori Block Clips
3. uni PROPUS Window Highlighter
4. A6 Ring Memo
5. Science Boys or Cool Teacher (Ikemen) Stickers
6. PressMan Pencil 0.9mm
7. Preppy Fountain Pen 0.3mm
8. Color Shitajiki
9. Planner Sheets (50 sheets)
10. KITTA Slim Pre-Cut Washi Tape

Hurry, a few Back to School Stationery Packs are available on sale on ZenPlus!

Ramen - Savory Spice

This selection of ramen is an explosion of big and bold flavors that’ll have you coming back for more! Smoky, spicy, tangy, hot and sour - we’ve got something for everyone. Try a comforting bowl of Kitsune Udon or turn up the heat with a Double Wasabi Yakisoba! Each ramen offers a unique experience. Just add water and you're ready for your trip to Flavortown!

7 bowls of authentic noodles direct from Japan.

Items:

1. Smoky & Spicy Sio Cup Noodle
2. Akasaka Eirin - Sura Tanmen
3. Kitsune Udon
4. Menshokunin Tantan Men
5. Negi Miso Ramen
6. Sendai Spicy Miso Ramen
7. Double Wasabi Yakisoba

Hurry, a few Savory Spice Ramen Packs are available on sale on ZenPlus!

Ramen + Sweets Mix - Zesty Summer

This month we’re getting a little zesty with some citrus summer treats! Enjoy sweet and sour fruity candies and gummies, some of which are exclusive to the summer season. Add a touch of spice to your summer with a soupless tantan men, as well as a mellow miso ramen. Whether you want a quick zing or a warm spice, we’ve got a snack you’re sure to love!

2 noodle dishes and 7 full size snacks included.

Items:

1. Hiroshima Style Soupless Tantan men
2. Mellow Miso Ramen
3. Jagabee - Salt & Lemon
4. Hyuganatsu Potato Chips
5. Salt Lemon Squash Gummies
6. Sour Surprise Lemon Gumballs
7. Kumamoto Salt Watermelon Puccho
8. Chocolate Banana Puchi Cookies
9. Mikan Mochi

Our Zesty Summer Ramen + Sweets Mix subscription box sold out, but you can find previous Mix Packs on ZenPlus.

Sweets - Matcha Delights

Experience the traditional flavors of Japan with our Matcha Delights Sweets Pack. Matcha, or green tea, is an incredibly popular flavor in Japan and you’ll find it everywhere! Enjoy a selection of gorgeously green treats - marshmallows, crackers, chocolate, chips and more. You’ll also try kinako (made from roasted soybeans) and of course, mochi!

15 kinds of sweet and savory snacks included.

Items:

• Matcha Milk Marshmallows
• Matcha Senbei
• BAKE - Uji Matcha
• Koikeya Pride Potato Chips
• Shimi Choco Matcha Milk
• Matcha Mochi Choco
• Mochitto Kinako Mochi
• Fettucine Melon Soda
• Mochi Taro
• Edamamen
• 7 Stick - Milk Cream
• Umaibo - Natto
• Puchi Nori Shio Chips
• Take no Ko no Ri
• Kinako Bo

Our Matcha Delights Sweets subscription box sold out, but you can find previous Sweets Packs on ZenPlus.

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