Japan Candy Store Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Evaluating 49 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers are highly satisfied with the wide variety of unique and interesting products available, often discovering new treats they haven't tried before. The quality of the items consistently receives praise, with many noting that products arrive in excellent condition and taste delicious. People frequently recommend the overall experience for those looking to explore new Japanese snacks. However, some customers also noted significant delays with their orders and deliveries, sometimes waiting several months for items to ship. A few other people also felt that communication was lacking, experiencing unanswered emails and a general absence of updates regarding their purchases. This often caused frustration, especially when trying to resolve order status or cancellations.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So far I have been very satisfied with the boxes I have gotten. They have included a wide variety of candies and snacks that I haven't seen or tried before. Their current warehouse change has led to... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Chip Star Potato Chips - Nori Shio Seaweed Salt if you like the taste of seaweed then you will like these chip the just taste like the the us chips from pringles chips come try them Japan candy store... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I rated this a four star because they have a lot of options, drinks, food, snacks, items, etc. They have everything very organized and I haven’t had any issues on the website. The only sucky thing is... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's nice to see so many different colorful and designed products. Probably you discover every time something new. Room for improvement is the lack of labelled products with vegan or vegeterian.



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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took my money and ran

Update: Japan Candy Shop delivered half of my order completely melted, so I requested a refund for the items that were still yet to ship after a month. A week later, PayPal emailed to let me know that the refund failed. I contacted them again, and they offered to refund the entire amount, but this refund also bounced. Eventually got half of my money back through paypal disputes. Avoid this store at all costs.

This shop needs to warn customers that they're experiencing shipping issues due to tariffs. On the website it states a 1-2 week delivery time, but the items I ordered a month ago are either still in transit or haven't even shipped yet. Given the items that shipped immediately are going to take a month to arrive, that means the second half of my shipment will likely be over 2 months. Not great when dealing with food items.

August 23, 2025
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Reply from Japan Candy Store

Hi! Thanks for your patience! We notified our customers about potential delays during our warehouse relocation from Hong Kong to Tokyo in response to U.S. tariffs.

We refunded your payment already when I checked, and the funds should appear in your account shortly.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No longer trusting this website

Edit 8/27:
As the company replied here, 4 out of 14 items arrived yesterday. Arrived items were all expired.
When I told them, they said "they were not expired when we shipped them."

First time worked out great, I received my order, no problem.
However, the second time I've used them, it's been problematic.
I ordered on July 27, and i have not received a single item. The support is abysmal - they sit on the email until you send a followup email, and the response I received was generic "thanks for your patience, we are moving warehouses, will ship as soon as we are ready." This was at 2 weeks after the order, and I did not even know that the warehouse was being moved.
According to TrustPilot reviews, they have been moving warehouses for close to 6 months. That's fine, I understand that it could take sometime. However, what I dont understand is their communication as a company. It is not that difficult to put up a banner on the website to inform customers that there will be a significant delay due to the warehouse move, and indicate how long they anticipate for shipping out the item due to the move.
I'm still waiting for the support to answer back my email I sent couple of days ago about expected timeline on the shipping - if they don't reply back by next week, I will start a charge back on my cc. I definitely no longer recommend this business.

July 26, 2025
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Reply from Japan Candy Store

Hi Jessica! Thanks for your patience! We informed all our customers about possible delays as we relocated our warehouse from Hong Kong to Tokyo in response to U.S. tariffs. The good news is, we have been shipping orders already, and your first package just got delivered.

You can track it here: https://t.17track.net/en#nums=UUS5861933630460572

We never send out expired products. You can always check the Best Before date listed on each product page before placing your order. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to email us again—we’re happy to help!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I use Japan candy store for umaibo

I use Japan candy store for umaibo, however I am still waiting on my first order. I’ve ordered twice from them and it’s been roughly 2 weeks since I first ordered from them. My first purchase should be arriving any day now, slightly frustrating haha hoping it’ll arrive soon!

August 14, 2025
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Reply from Japan Candy Store

Hi Sunny! Thanks for your patience! I wasn't able to find any account or order with your info. Please don’t hesitate to email us at hello@japancandystore.com so we can check your order. We are always here to assist you. 🙂

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wanting/Trying To Try The Japan Candy Box For Free

I STILL have not yet had the luxury of trying one of the Japan Candy Boxes so I am YET AGAIN rentering the sweepstakes & I am REALLY HOPING to win this time so I can FINALLY try these/this product for free & without having to pay for a subscription for it to try it!!!!!!

August 8, 2025
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Reply from Japan Candy Store

Hi Ann! Thanks so much for joining our giveaway — we love your enthusiasm! 😊 We're crossing our fingers for you and hope this is your lucky round! 🤞

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fun way to try Japanese goods

I've been ordering goodies from Japan Candy Store for the last couple of years. I've loved everything I've gotten and will continue to purchase more things to try.

September 27, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Full order not recieved

I made a $50 order of 9 items on June 23. According to their website, delivery takes 4-5 days. 6 weeks later, I've only received 3 items. After reaching out 3 times, the company finally responded that they had to move their warehouse to Japan (it would have been nice to be warned about this delay when I made the order for a July birthday present). On July 10, they assured me the rest of my order would be "shipped soon." On July 22 they said the same. Now it's August 8... and no shipment or rumor of a shipment. At this point I'd be thrilled with a refund.

June 23, 2025
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Reply from Japan Candy Store

Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for your patience. We’ll ship your items as soon as possible. If you would prefer a refund instead, please reply to our email to let us know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great store all around! If you want Japanese treats, come here!

I've ordered from Japan Candy Store a few times now, treats always came in great condition, nothing broken or anything. I also got this cute little thank you card and standee toy who I love and now sits in my room with my tea set ^_^ Ive only had to talk to customer service once and they were super nice and supportive, I totally recommend them!

July 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Valentine's treat!

I ordered miscellaneous snacks for valentines day for my partner and he loved it!! The quality is great and you can tell the company cares about each order!

February 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LOVE!!!

Always has wide selection of good quality products, and they always deliver in good condition. I’ve only had to contact their customer service once and they responded super promptly and were very kind and professional. Will absolutely order from them again (and again. And again. And again)

August 8, 2025
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