explore JAPAN
The balance, flavor, and tradition of authentic Japanese cuisine brought to your home with our Japanese cooking kit. From savory sauces to carefully blended seasonings, this kit brings the experience of cooking a Japanese dish into your own kitchen.
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).
2026 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2026:
No restrictions
Jan
Morocco
Feb
South Korea
Mar
Jamaica
Apr
Spain
May
Ethiopia
Jun
Italy
Jul
India
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Kenya
Oct
Thailand
Nov
Australia
Dec
Greece
Gluten free
Jan
India
Feb
France
Mar
Spain
Apr
Ukraine
May
Mexico
Jun
Ireland
Jul
Kenya
Aug
Brazil
Sep
UK
Oct
Lebanon
Nov
Australia
Dec
Greece
Vegetarian
Feb
Ethiopia
Mar
Sweden
Mar
South Korea
May
France
May
Israel
Jun
India
Jul
Jamaica
Aug
Spain
Sep
Ukraine
Oct
Mexico
Nov
Australia
Dec
Kenya
2027 Calendar
Here is the list of countries featured by month for each dietary option in 2027:
No Restrictions
Jan
Brazil
Feb
China
Mar
Lebanon
Apr
Ireland
May
France
Jun
Israel
Jul
Japan
Aug
UK
Sep
Peru
Oct
Ukraine
Nov
Singapore
Dec
Sweden
Gluten-Free
Jan
Italy
Feb
Ethiopia
Mar
Sweden
Apr
India
May
France
Jun
Spain
Jul
Ukraine
Aug
Mexico
Sep
Ireland
Oct
Kenya
Nov
Brazil
Dec
UK
Vegetarian
Jan
Morocco
Feb
UK
Mar
Lebanon
Apr
Greece
May
Brazil
May
Italy
Jul
Ethiopia
Aug
Sweden
Sep
South Korea
Oct
France
Nov
Israel
Dec
India
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
The recipes reflect well-known Japanese dishes and flavor profiles, while the cultural booklet introduces you to traditions, regional influences, and everyday life in Japan. These 3 popular Japanese recipes serve 4 people. Additional spices and sauces or other add ons are available for larger families. Note - click on recipe mixes for ingredients and nutritional facts.
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.
JAPAN - Drink Pairing Brochure
Japan's drink culture is deeply rooted in tradition, craftsmanship, and seasonal harmonymuch like its cuisine. Our Japan drink brochure presents refined cocktail and mocktail recipes, along with delicate wine and beer pairings, to mirror the balance and elegance of Japanese cuisine and dining rituals. All drink pairing recipes are curated with guidance from award-winning mixologist Anthony Caporale and the wine experts at IPO Wines. Note on wine: We highlight grape varieties and regionsnot specific winemakers. ALL COCKTAILS CAN BE MADE ZERO-PROOF WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC BASES.
$5.00
JAPAN - flag pin & sticker
Have additional kids, how about extra JAPAN flag pin and sticker- one for each child? 1 country flag pin 1 country sticker Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$2.00
JAPAN - Spice & Sauce Mixes
Need extra servings or want to repeat your favorite dishes? Grab our spice, sauce, and grain mixes to whip up all three recipes againand keep the delicious fun going! no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box otherwise, there is shipping feebased on weight
$10.00
JAPAN Tool - Chopstick
Have additional kids, how about getting extra cooking tool(s)? One for each child! Note - no extra shipping fee when combined with explorer box. otherwise, there is shipping fee based on weight
$5.00
Choose Your Experience
Family Box
Our Family Box makes for a memorable family cooking experience or as a great add on to your homeschool or in class educational experience. Our recipes serve 4 and include spices and sauces and a shopping list for the fresh ingredients.
Adult Box
With 3 recipes that serve 4 in each box, our Adult Box is perfect for three intimate date nights or a dinner party for 12. We provide the harder-to-find sauces and spice mixes and you just add the fresh ingredients.
Discover Japan
JAPAN, an island nation in East Asia, is known for its timeless traditions, innovative spirit, and stunning natural beauty. From the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji to bustling Tokyo and serene temples, Japan blends ancient heritage with modern technology. Its culture—rooted in respect, craftsmanship, and harmony - continues to influence art, cuisine, and design around the world. Japanese cuisine is known for its balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors. This kit makes those flavors approachable, even if you have never cooked Japanese food before.
FAQs
eat2explore is suitable for ALL ages - designed for ages 5 and up with adult guidance. Family Edition kits are ideal for kids and parents cooking together, while Adult Edition boxes include drink pairings for date nights and group gatherings.
• Families looking for fun quality time together • Parents who want to cook with their kids • Homeschool families and cultural learning activities • Gift-givers looking for meaningful, educational experiences • Curious young explorers who love discovering the world
• Couples planning at-home date nights • Hosts looking for a unique dinner party idea • Foodies who enjoy global flavors • Gift-givers seeking an experience-based present • Adults with dietary preferences, such as gluten-free or vegetarian options.
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.
You can choose individual country boxes or build your own bundle by selecting the specific countries you’d like to explore - all shipped together in one shipment. For our monthly subscription, you’ll receive a new featured country box each month. Country selection is not available with the subscription.
Some of our country boxes are suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets because the spice blends and sauce mixes included in those boxes are gluten-free and vegetarian. These boxes are specially identified as Gluten-Free or Vegetarian-Optional. Vegetarian-Optional means that while some recipes may traditionally include meat, we provide clear vegetarian and vegan cooking instructions along with easy ingredient swap suggestions.
We currently ship to all U.S. states and Canada. Orders are processed within 2–3 business days, and delivery times vary depending on the shipping address and carrier. Please check your order tracking for details. Shipping of explore boxes is free for customers in the continental United States, with an additional fee for Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. We also offer expedited shipping within the U.S. for an additional cost.
