Reviews from ZenPop's Top Fans: Irina

Have you met...Irina?

Irina, from Russia, found us on Instagram and we're so glad she did (thanks for all the chats online!)

She loves Japan so much she's learning the language (it's not easy, we know!) and the more she learns, the more she understands this culture.

Thank you for your support Irina!

"I was like: "Wow. Package directly from Osaka!" I was so happy to get it. The first ramen I tried was tonkotsu and it was so delicious! I was like "Why I haven't found it earlier?"

Have you ever visited Japan? 

Unfortunately, I haven't yet. But I'd like to, because Japan is a special and unique country.

I love its architecture, food, interesting language, cute stuff all around, like cakes in a shape of different characters, people dressed in cute or gothic cloth (or course not everyone :), but it seems there're much more of them than here), nicely designed trains, Fox Village (!), pagodas, game industry, manga heaven and etc...

What fascinates you the most about Japanese culture?

The way the country lives. So much is done for the people, the politeness, great history and all the stuff I've described already.

The more I learn the language, the more I understand the culture.

How did you hear about ZenPop?

I've found it in my Instagram suggestions!

I noticed ramen (one of the favourite meals) and Luna-chan and I couldn't just pass by. :)

Why did you decide to subscribe to ZenPop?

There's not much variety of instant ramen in my country (Russia), plus something that is shipped from Japan directly to you makes it more special. So I decided to try.

Also it's people from Osaka that decide what I have in the box, so some items might surprise me and I would find something new what I wouldn't have choose by my self. 

You can follow Irina on Instagram @foaxdev

What has your ZenPop experience been like?

It was like: "Wow. Package directly from Osaka!" I was so happy to get it.

All the kanji I learnt are on all the cups. It was so exciting to read those words and enjoy the meal.

The first ramen I tried was tonkotsu and it was so delicious! I was like "Why I haven't found it earlier?"

What were your favorite themes?

I actually like all the themes. But I can highlight my first one, because there I've found out tonkotsu ramen for the first time, which became my favourite one!

Did you have a particular item you loved the most?

In my first pack I've got Luna-chan who is now my desk guardian. :)

I like this little plush toy - the mascot of Zenpop and the heroine of Full Moon Magic manga. 

What do you enjoy most about your ZenPop subscription?

I enjoy getting a sort of surprise-package from Japan. Yeah, you know what's inside, but you've never tasted it. So it's always exciting. And of course because it's some part of Japan. :)

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