When you visit Japan, be sure to see the cherry blossoms and the shrines of Kyoto. And before you leave, take time to visit a local convenience store. It’s not just where you go for soda, it’s actually an immersive cultural experience. You can find everything from fully prepared meals to formal kimonos.



On your way into the store, you might also notice the vending machines. In Japan, vending machines are a tourist attraction of their own. The best ones offer an amazing variety of candy.

Can’t make to Japan? Then get to know Bemmu Sepponen. Nearly a decade ago, Bemmu moved to Japan from his native Finland. He married and launched a company that would ship Japanese Candy to the outside world.  He also chose a terrific model for this hustle: instead of one-off sales, he set it up as a Subscription Box Service. 

For $29 a month, shipping included, Candy Japan sends people two boxes of interesting and unconventional sweets that can only be found in the Land of the Rising Sun.  

In addition to his Subscriptions, he also offers Gift Purchases of a single month or an entire year. This has been a great boost to his ongoing monthly Subscribers and brings in thousands of dollars every month.

Sweet deal.

Start Up Costs:   $0

Annual Income:  $75,000

Website:  www.CandyJapan.com