Daily Conveniences

: Why Rice Cookers Are Essential in Japanese Daily Life

A rice cooker is considered essential in Japanese daily life because everyday meals are built around freshly cooked rice at home. In Japan, rice is not an optional side dish but the foundation of most meals. This article explains why most households own a rice cooker, why cooking rice daily feels natural, and why Japan’s wide rice-cooker price range reflects a uniquely Japanese sense of cost performance—one based on frequency of use × daily satisfaction. Why essential: Japanese meals are built around fresh rice at home. Why daily: cooking and keeping rice warm fits everyday schedules. Why expensive models sell: ...