KitchenStart JP

Your English cooking guide for Japan

Learn Japanese Kitchen Basics in English

Step-by-step recipes, grocery guides, and cooking fundamentals for English speakers living in Japan. From boiling pasta to bento boxes - explore at your own pace.

Why KitchenStart JP?

Beginner Friendly

Start from the basics - including fundamental techniques like boiling pasta

Japan-Specific

Recipes using ingredients from Japanese supermarkets

Step-by-Step Photos

Visual guides to help illustrate cooking processes

Small Kitchen Ready

Designed for tiny Japanese apartment kitchens

Build Your Cooking Skills

Our step-by-step approach breaks down recipes into manageable steps. From basic knife skills to understanding Japanese cooking terms, explore cooking fundamentals.

1 Choose your skill level

2 Follow photo instructions

3 Practice and improve

Recipe Categories

Pasta Fundamentals

Learn the basics of cooking pasta properly

One Pot Dinners

Complete meals with minimal cleanup

Bento-Friendly Lunches

Portable meals perfect for work or school

15-Minute Dinners

Fast meals after long work days

Essential Kitchen Tools

Basic equipment recommendations for small Japanese kitchens

Quality Knife

A good chef's knife for most cooking tasks

Non-Stick Pan

Suitable for small stovetops and easy cleanup

Rice Cooker

Helpful for rice cooking and steaming

Cutting Board

Compact boards that fit small counters

Navigate Japanese Supermarkets

Learn where to find ingredients, understand packaging, and discover local alternatives for your favorite dishes.

Ingredient names in English and Japanese
Supermarket layout guides
Seasonal ingredient availability
Budget-friendly shopping tips

Premium Meal Planning

Take your cooking to the next level with our premium resources

Weekly Meal Planner

Printable meal plans with shopping lists, designed for busy schedules and small kitchens.

¥980/month

Complete Recipe Collection

Over 100 recipes with detailed instructions, nutrition info, and prep time estimates.

¥2,480 one-time

Kitchen Starter Guide

Comprehensive guide to setting up your first kitchen in Japan, from tools to pantry essentials.

¥1,680 one-time

Success Stories

"I improved from burning instant ramen to making decent bento boxes. The step-by-step photos were really helpful."

- Sarah M., Tokyo

"I learned to cook pasta properly after years of mushy results. The Japanese ingredient guides are very helpful."

- Mike T., Osaka

"The small kitchen tips were a lifesaver. Now I can cook proper meals in my tiny apartment kitchen."

- Emma L., Kyoto

Contact Us

Email

hello@kitchenstartjp.com

Phone

+81 3-5770-8885

Location

3 Chome-1-17 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan