Classic Japanese Winter Meal Plan

Tired of deciding what to cook each day? This weekly Japanese meal plan takes the guesswork out of dinner, with five simple, nutritious meals already planned for you. Plus, you can download a shopping list to make shopping easier.

Want more ideas? Try these simple 5-day Japanese meal plans!

This Week’s Menu

This week brings classic Japanese home-style winter dishes that feel cozy and satisfying. Here’s a quick overview of the menu:

Day	Recipe	Time	Difficulty	Notes
Monday	Umeboshi Onigiri + Napa Cabbage Soup	20 min	★☆☆	Classic rice ball with a soothing soup
Tuesday	Kake Soba	20 min	★☆☆	Fragrant broth with simple soba noodles
Wednesday	Meatless Nikujaga	20 min	★★☆	Simmered dish with simple vegetables
Thursday	Daikon Takikomi Gohan	25 min	★★☆	Seasoned rice with tender daikon
Friday	Pressure Cooker Vegetable Soup	25 min	★★☆	Light soup packed with veggies

Download the list below to make shopping easier.

Download Shopping List

Customize Your Shopping List

You can easily customize this shopping list to fit your needs, and even shop directly through Instacart. Here’s how it works:

STEP 1

Click the Shopping List button in the top right corner to see all the ingredients collected from this week’s recipes.

STEP 2

Click Edit Shopping List to adjust quantities, add items, or remove anything you don’t need.
When you’re ready, click Shop with Instacart (US & Canada only) to send your list directly to Instacart.