{"title":"August '17 Bokksu: Cool for the Summer 夕涼み","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/2612\/files\/2017_08_1800_2048x2048.jpg?v=1502829113\" alt=\"August 2017 Cool for the Summer Bokksu\" width=\"2048x2048\" height=\"2048x2048\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer in Japan means \u003cem\u003ematsuri\u003c\/em\u003e (festivals) and fireworks on the beach, but it also comes with unbearably hot, humid days. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYusuzumi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (夕涼み) is a Japanese ritual practiced during summertime evenings to help cool down. The traditional method is to go outside in the early evening after the heat has subsided and sit on an \u003cem\u003eengawa\u003c\/em\u003e (traditional Japanese porch) in a breezy \u003cem\u003eyukata\u003c\/em\u003e (cotton kimono) while fanning oneself with an \u003cem\u003euchiwa\u003c\/em\u003e (paper fan). Other methods include taking early evening baths or drinking a cold glass of \u003cem\u003esencha\u003c\/em\u003e (green tea). To help you practice yusuzumi this summer, we selected Japanese snacks \u003cstrong\u003ebest enjoyed chilled\u003c\/strong\u003e that will reinvigorate you after a long, hot day. This month's assortment will satisfy your snack cravings and will keep you \u003cstrong\u003e\"Cool for the Summer\"\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat's this box like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column alpha center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"I upgraded to classic and my August Bokksu arrived super quick!! Yata!! I don't think anything will last long enough to make it to the fridge to get chilled. The Nagoya caramel sandwich cookie - sugoi!!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIeva @ Facebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"Nothing makes me happier than a subscription box embracing the season and choosing an appropriate theme for their box. I feel like a good theme can go a long way... Bokksu really sets themselves apart from all the other Japanese Snack Subscription boxes on the market, thanks to the time and effort that goes in to each box, and the fact that they keep it classy, I love that!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSara @ AYearOfBoxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column omega center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"I have yet to be disappointed by a Bokksu box offering! The variety again this month was great as the fusion of various flavors really brought out the Japanese culture within each snack item. And the best part? they feel and taste totally gourmet! If there is one Japanese snack subscription you should try, then let it be Bokksu!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalak @ ThisMamaReviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e \u003cbr class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"clear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-contents\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"past-box-title center\"\u003eWhat's inside this box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-unboxing-video center\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y18Le7SioIg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/7101\/3829\/collections\/2017_08_AugustCover_1b2b6c96-6794-4c10-b27f-a9fa491e0103.jpg?v=1751288767","url":"https:\/\/bokksuboutique.com\/collections\/august-17-bokksu-cool-for-the-summer.oembed","provider":"Bokksu Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}