explore FAMILY Edition Countries
EXPLORE A COUNTRY, IN YOUR KITCHEN!
Make meal planning a meaningful family fun night - or an engaging learning experience combining cultural learning and culinary art. Designed for kids, families, classrooms, and homeschool settings, each kit brings authentic global flavors to life through hands-on cooking, cultural discovery, and shared connection.
NOTE - All boxes are suitable for regular diet.
- GF - suitable for gluten-free. Gluten-free spices and sauce mixes are included. Recipes include gluten-free substitutions.
- V - suitable for vegan/vegetarian. Vegetarian spices and sauce mixes are included. Every recipe includes clear vegetarian/vegan instructions and easy ingredient swaps - even if meat appears in the photos.
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Free Shipping
Shipping is free for all country boxes, subscriptions and bundles in the Continental U.S. (AK and HI cost an additional $3 to ship).
What’s Inside Japan Family Box?
3 Authentic Japanese Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Japan Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore Japan’s food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
3 Authentic Japanese Step-by-Step Recipes
(4 servings each)
5-7 Shelf Stable Ingredients/Mixes
(pre-measured sauces and spice blends)
Shopping List
(for fresh ingredients)
1 Japan Flag Pin and 1 Sticker
16-Page Cultural Explorer Booklet
(explore Japan’s food traditions and geography, including music, movies & books)
Online Membership Portal Access
(including cooking videos, blogs, recipes)
Fun Cooking Tool
1 Passport in your first box
Recipe details
Teriyaki
The word "teriyaki" is a combination of two words - "teri" / "tare" refers to the shine from the sugar glaze and "yaki" refers to the cooking method of grilling or broiling. Teriyaki is believed to have originated around the 17th century in Japan.
Katsu
Katsu is an abbreviation of "katsuretu" which comes from the English word “cutlet”. Katsu was introduced as a Japanese-western meal in 1899 in Ginza, Tokyo. It is either served as a single dish or in combination with curry and generally with shredded cabbage.
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki ("okonomi" - as you like it, "yaki" - grill) is a savory Japanese pancake, known in the USA as Japanese pizza. It is traditionally made with shredded cabbage and various meats, and is topped with condiments like scallions, red pickled ginger (kizami beni shoga) and green seaweed powder (aonori). Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with the Kansai or Hiroshima areas of Japan.
The word "teriyaki" is a combination of two words - "teri" / "tare" refers to the shine from the sugar glaze and "yaki" refers to the cooking method of grilling or broiling. Teriyaki is believed to have originated around the 17th century in Japan.
Katsu is an abbreviation of "katsuretu" which comes from the English word “cutlet”. Katsu was introduced as a Japanese-western meal in 1899 in Ginza, Tokyo. It is either served as a single dish or in combination with curry and generally with shredded cabbage.
Okonomiyaki ("okonomi" - as you like it, "yaki" - grill) is a savory Japanese pancake, known in the USA as Japanese pizza. It is traditionally made with shredded cabbage and various meats, and is topped with condiments like scallions, red pickled ginger (kizami beni shoga) and green seaweed powder (aonori). Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with the Kansai or Hiroshima areas of Japan.
FAQs
A cooking subscription box gift is a prepaid subscription that delivers a new international cooking experience each month. Instead of fresh meal delivery, eat2explore provides shelf-stable spice blends, sauces, recipes, and cultural materials, allowing recipients to cook at their own pace using fresh ingredients they choose locally. Each box focuses on a different country and includes everything needed to explore global cuisine through hands-on cooking, making it an ideal gift for families, kids, couples, and food lovers. Unlike traditional subscriptions, gift subscriptions are prepaid and do not automatically renew, making them a stress-free option for both the giver and recipient.
- Authentic international recipes with step-by-step instructions - Pre-measured spice and sauce blends - Cultural exploration booklet - Collectible tools or drink pairing guides, depending on the edition
Dried spice blends typically last over two years. Sauces are hot-filled and Cornell Food Tech approved, with a shelf life of over one year unopened. Fresh batches are produced monthly.
eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages. We have something for everyone. Our family edition kits are designed for families and children ages 5 and older with adult guidance. All our cooking steps are rated by chef hats for complexity and safety. Our adult edition kits are complete with mock/cocktail drink recipes as well and beer and wine pairings.
