Welcome to Ticket to Japan

Not a member yet? Get the Ticket to Japan kit here! 

A Spotify Playlist

Listen to songs inspired by Japanese culture and cuisine with our custom made playlist via Spotify.

(You'll need to sign up for a Spotify account in order to listen.)

Cooking with Kids: Making Sushi

Learn how to roll sushi just like a Japanese chef in this delicious clip! 

Uramaki (Inside-Out Rolls)

To make sushi with sushi rice on the outside, follow the procedure in the video above, with the following exception:

After the rice has been patted flat (and before you lay the filling), gently lift the corners of the nori and flip it over. Now, the rice will be touching the plastic wrap. Fill and roll. Sprinkle outside of sushi roll with toasted sesame seeds if desired. TASTE & SHARE!

Cooking with Kids: Cutting Avocados

Learn the proper way to halve, deseed, and slice an avocado in this delicious clip! 

Ticket to Japan: Ingredient Guide

The Ticket to Japan cooking kit calls for authentic Japanese ingredients. Use the tips below to locate these specialty items at your local grocery store.  The ingredient guide is available for download here.

Homemade Seasoned Rice Vinegar

Make your own homemade Seasoned Rice Vinegar with our simple recipe, available for download here.

Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt 

Discover traditional Asian ingredients while learning to speak Japanese in this month's grocery store scavenger hunt, available for download here. 

Famous Japanese Haiku

Learn how to create haiku by reading famous poems from some of the greats! Activity card available for download here. 

Cookie Haiku

Enjoy a little inspiration for your own haiku from our famous friend! 

Ticket to Japan Lesson Plan

At Raddish, we believe the kitchen is the tastiest place to learn!  And Raddish is a terrific supplement to your homeschool curriculum. Subscribe to Raddish for a FREE lesson plan each month (delivered via our Shopping List email).  Each lesson plan divides your kit into 3, 45-90 minute lessons you can use and adapt to support your homeschool study, pre-k through middle school.

Partnerships

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Beyond Meat, a company that provides plant-based protein foods -- without sacrificing taste, chew or satisfaction of meat. Their mission is to make the world a better place, one delicious meal at a time.  To celebrate our partnership, Beyond Meat has provided a special discount for our Rad-Families. Click here to download your coupon. 

Substitutions

At Raddish, we strive to accommodate the needs of all families. Below please find recommended substitutes for our Rad-Families with dietary restrictions, compliments of VeegMama, a lifestyle blog sharing new approaches to healthy living through food, wellness, and personal fulfillment. 

Gluten-Free 

Chicken Yakitori >> Use tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) instead of regular soy sauce.

Sushi Maki >> Use tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) instead of regular soy sauce.

 Vegetarian

Chicken Yakitori >> Use Beyond Meat Chicken Lightly Seasoned Strips* in place of chicken.

Vegan

Chicken Yakitori >> Use Beyond Meat Chicken Lightly Seasoned Strips* in place of chicken.

*Click here to receive delicious savings on Beyond Meat products. 

Measurements may vary based on substitute.