There is no secret Japan loves cats and, well, so do we! Why did we fill a box full of cat stationery? BECAUSE WE CAN! Sometimes you just need to follow your senses to land on your feet. With all the cats here, you should have enough for 9 lives, or at least 9 days, depending on how much you love cats!
Read moreMarch marks the end of winter as the momentum of the year picks up velocity. This is the time to set your sights on what you wish to achieve and make it happen! But without fuel in your belly, none gets anywhere. That’s why we’ve prepared 7 power-ups for you to use when you need that extra boost.
Read moreIn Japan, girls are the ones expected to gift chocolate to their chosen one on valentines day. If you are female and don’t like this notion, no worries, on white day (March 14th) those who received chocolate on valentine's day are expected to return the favor trifold! This box is filled with white & bright snacks in commemoration of this day!
Read moreFebruary is a cold month we fill with warmth and love in preparation for spring. In Japan, many people have a “Kotatsu” , a small table with a blanket and a heater underneath. If you think it’s hard to get out of bed in winter, this one is even harder to leave! That’s why we at ZenPop always bring a notebook, journal or letterset before getting comfortable on the straw mats under the heated blanket, and get ready to craft with items like these:
Read moreJapan is often referred to as the “land of the rising sun”, a fitting title as the sun does indeed rise in the east. February is in many ways the sunrise of the year, with January’s cold nights passing into a month of winter and early signs of spring. The ramen in this box is curated to keep you warm and comfortable, with hearty new tastes that recently hit the store shelves, like the first ray of light in the morning.
Read moreEvery year when the February box is being put together, our team can’t help but think of the modern tradition of giving chocolate on valentine's day. In Japan, it’s common for girls to give chocolate to their person of interest, for then to receive chocolate in return on “white day” (March 14th) where those who received chocolate give something back. Don’t worry, with ZenPop you receive a box with chocolate snacks, and in march, you receive another box! No need to send anything back.
Read moreDecember is a busy time for many, but the busiest of all are creatives in Japan preparing their Nengajo. The traditional Japanese new year cards can look however you like, but typically features traditional patterns as well as the Chinese Zodiac animal of the year, which in 2024 is the Dragon!
Read moreDing, dong!! The clock strikes 12 AM, yet there is no smell of gunpowder or bright fireworks. Instead, the scent of incense is on the calm night wind, and dim paper lanterns light the path to the shrines. And you are slurping a bowl of Kamodashi soba. Why noodles you ask? Toshikoshi noodles, is a Japanese tradition to slurp soba noodles the moment the clock strikes 12 AM to bring the good of the last year with you into the new year.
Read moreNew Year’s in Japan is far from the fireworks and festivities many countries connect it to, but rather a family gathering where you spend time with the near and dear, while enjoying food and plenty under a warm kotatsu (small table with heating blanket). Could there be a better place to share a box of ZenPop, bond over new flavors and experiences, preparing you for all the experiences awaiting you in 2024, while reminiscing on the year gone by.
Read moreThe holiday season is marketed as a time for relaxation and family time. The reality is often much busier than what we envision. Do like Santa, and save time with warm hearty noodles that’ll recover all your hearts and let you spend your time where you want to, all while enjoying Japan's best & newest ramen offerings.
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