Japanese products, explained from Japan

We read the Japanese manuals, reviews and spec sheets so you don't have to. Each guide covers what to look for, which models work outside Japan, and where you can buy them.

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2026.10.20Kitchen
Which Zojirushi Rice Cooker Should You Buy? Every US Model by Heating Type and Size
Zojirushi sells more than a dozen rice cookers in the US. Choosing one comes down to two questions: what size, and which heating type (Micom, induction or pressure induction). Here is how the models line up, which ones are made in Japan, and why a Japanese domestic model is usually the wrong buy.