Neko Box - Moonlit Nights

This is the last box from Neko box and I’m sorry to see the subscription end. Their shop and Zakka Kit subscription will be continuing though so that is okay. 

So the themes of the box are moonlit nights and holiday seasons. This box is the December box.

The first thing that came out of the box was the Winter Furoshiki Cloth. I could have gotten one of two designs: Golden crane with Moon or Camellia Flowers with cat. I got the Golden crane. 

The next three things out of the box were the blue speckled bowl, the gold and blue mini cup, and the night sky plate. 

I love when I get chopsticks and these are in the color blue. 


Finally, a postcard print. This was printed on metallic gold foil. 

I’m really going to miss this box. It always had some unique and interesting pieces which I would never have chosen for myself but still ended up loving. 

Neko Box - Autumn Cats

This Neko Box is all about autumn cats. From the Japanese cultural aspect, this box includes some knowledge about Community cats and Temple cats.

The first thing that caught my eye in this box was the ornament cat. It is designed to bring good luck and fortune into a person's life (need!).

The mini Maple dish was the cutest thing ever! It comes in 3 different colors mine was green. 

The sleeping cat dish is very charming and would be a great way to display snacks. There are three different designs, the one I got I dubbed “the smug cat”.

The happy cat bowl makes me happy, it holds soup and rice really well and is pleasant to look at.

I have to admit, I still have not opened the Autumn Flower Cloth but the material is really beautiful and light.

Finally, the postcard. That card is giving me ideas for a mixed media painting and I can’t wait to start when I have time.

Neko Box - Japanese Folklore

          I really love my cultural boxes because I learn something new every time I open them. This Neko Box is all about Japanese Folklore. As usual, the box comes with a little booklet that gives information and some Japanese recipes for me to try. 

          Along with the recipes and the dose of culture, there all also beautiful items. Take this cute and beautiful Soba Bowl by Izawa which is used for holding noodle dipping sauce, snacks, desserts, or miso soup. I got the Talking Monkey design but you could also have gotten the Frog design. 

          Next is the Tenugui cloth by Senshu Towel. It can be used as a bathroom hand towel, face cloth, a kitchen towel or a travel towel. The cloth is good quality and I can’t wait to use it.

          I’m trying to learn how to use chopsticks and although these are not as pretty as the ones we got in a previous box they are still very elegant and I can’t wait to put them to good use!

          This small Wabisabi dish is simple but cute. It is by Yamako and can be used for snacks, desserts, side dishes or just decoration. 

          The lucky charm ornament by Yakushigama is really cute I got the Treasure ship but you could also get the magic hammer. 

          Finally, this beautiful art print from Neko box. It features characters from famous folktale Momotarō. This box made me curious to go read some Japanese folktales!

Neko Box - Mountain Train Journey

          This box is all about the mountains of Kyushu and the Luxury slow trains. The reason that I love this box, apart from the awesome stuff in it is the amount of cultural information they add in. I love learning about new things and I know whenever I open a Neko Box I will learn something.

          The Kurume Kasuri Woven Coaster by Wamomen comes in there different colors and I got the Navy one. I love how different this is. The coasters that I have are all either cork, wood, or metal.

          I loved this next bowl, it is called the Rabbit bowl and it is by Asahi Kyoyo. It is a lightweight resin bowl used for soups, rice and noodle dishes.

          The vintage gold spoon by Tsubame, having not seen the other design, I’m going to say that I got the Matte Gold. It can be used for tea or soups.

          Next up is the Vintage Floral cup by Saikai Touki; it is made from ceramic and can be used to hold tea, coffee or for scoops of Gelato.

         Patterned mini dish by Yamada Seni, I got the bird design and it is pretty and sturdy. It can be used for snacks, side dishes, dessert or even for storing small accessories.


          Finally, the Neko Box Artprint and I’ve already got ideas for this print. I really thing it would look good in a mixed media compostion.

Neko Box - Minimalist

          I have been really happy with all my Neko box Subscritions and this box is no different. The theme for the box was Minimalist, and I love the information in the booklet about Japan or places in Japan.

     The first things I took out of the box were the bowl and spoon, both by Minorutouki. The bowl is a Wabisabi bowl, and the spoon is a ceramic Broth spoon.

          I’m not a tea drinker but this is a perfect size cup for drinking Arabian Coffee. The Minimalist Tea Cup is by Miyama. 

          My favorite things in every Neko box has to do with culture and in this box, it was this Lucky Zen Daruma by WaZakka. You are supposed to color in the left eye and make a wish, then display it somewhere that you can see it. Once the wish has been fulfilled then you color in the right eye.

          Another item that screams culture to me is the Red and White Furoshiki (wrapping cloth) by Yamada Seni. 

          Finally, an art print by Neko Box. I love to use these as inspiration for painting or as part of a mixed media composition or even as part of my journal.

Neko Box - Matsuri Festival

          The Neko Box theme is “Matsuri Festival” . I’m going to share the information from the box because I think it is really interesting. 

           Now let us get into the box itself.  Everything inside is wrapped so well and the padding is super safe. 

          The first thing I took out of the box was the Leaf Chopsticks by Kawasemi. They are made from natural wood. They really look beautiful and I’m hoping to learn how to use them soon. 

          The next thing to come out of the box was this beautiful (I’m using this word a lot I know) bowl. It is by Saikai Touki, made from Arita porcelain and made in Saga prefecture. 

          The textured sake cup by Minoru Touki came out next. It is Mino porcelain made in Gifu prefecture. 

          This summer wind chime (Furin) was made by Yakushigama. It also has kanji on the paper with the translation of cool, refreshing. 

          I nearly missed this fan under all the stuffing and objects but I’m glad I didn’t. The Uchiwa is by Shin Nihon Calendar. It is made from paper and bamboo.

          Finally, this Matsuri art print from Neko box printed on Japanese paper.

          I’m so glad I decided to invest in this box. I’m learning about the culture and collecting beautiful but useful things along the way. Things I will probably not find here in Kuwait.