{"title":"Microwave Cooking Tools","description":"\n\u003ch1\u003eJapanese microwave cookers \u0026amp; steamers\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare quick and convenient meals with our collection of Japanese microwave cookers and steamers. Designed to simplify everyday cooking, these practical tools allow you to prepare rice, noodles, vegetables, and traditional Japanese dishes directly in the microwave while preserving flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining functionality with compact Japanese design, microwave cookers are perfect for busy lifestyles, small kitchens, and easy meal preparation. From ramen and rice cookers to steamers and specialty containers, these accessories help recreate authentic Japanese meals with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more in our subcategories:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cookware-pots\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCookware pots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-saucepans\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese saucepans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frypans-skillets\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrypans \u0026amp; skillets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-cookware\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #333; background: #f9f9f9; padding: 8px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll cookware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f5f5f5; border: 1px solid #d3d3d3; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin-top: 10px; border-left: 5px solid #757575; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #212121; font-size: 14px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eOur recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your kitchen with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-kitchenware\"\u003eJapanese kitchenware\u003c\/a\u003e or discover our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-cookware\"\u003eJapanese cookware\u003c\/a\u003e collection for authentic everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n","products":[{"product_id":"microwave-rice-cooker","title":"Microwave rice cooker","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #555;padding:14px;margin-bottom:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#222;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eMicrowave Rice Cooker, 2 Cups (BPA-Free)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.4\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA BPA-free polypropylene microwave rice cooker. 14×14×13.6cm, 2-cup capacity. Cook rice in 10 minutes in the microwave. Made in Japan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;width:35%;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e1 rice cooker + measuring cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e14 × H14 × 13.6 cm (5.5 × H5.5 × 5.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eCapacity \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e2 cups, 200g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eBPA-free polypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eMicrowave safe. Hand wash only. Not dishwasher or oven safe.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eMade in Japan 🇯🇵\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px;padding:14px;background-color:#fafafa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:3px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px 0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 10-Minute Rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microwave-ready for a complete 2-cup rice serving without a rice cooker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px 0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ BPA-Free Polypropylene:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-safe plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Made in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes measuring cup, compact enough for any kitchen or dorm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43183943647451,"sku":"B001UV40PY","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/5322\/products\/microwavericecooker2.jpg?v=1659791055"},{"product_id":"akebono-microwave-egg-boiler-3-eggs","title":"Akebono Microwave Egg Boiler (3 eggs)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #555;padding:14px;margin-bottom:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#222;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eAkebono Microwave Egg Boiler, 3 Eggs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.4\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Japanese microwave egg boiler for 3 eggs. 14.2×12.6×12.4cm. For soft, medium, or hard-boiled eggs without a stovetop. Hand wash. Made in Japan by Akebono.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;width:35%;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e1 egg boiler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e14.2 × 12.6 × 12.4 cm, 3 eggs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eMicrowave safe (max 1000W, max 15 min). Hand wash only.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eMade in Japan 🇯🇵 (Akebono)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px;padding:14px;background-color:#fafafa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:3px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px 0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Cooks 3 Eggs at Once:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, medium, or hard-boiled directly in the microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px 0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ No Stovetop Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for small kitchens, dorms, and quick breakfasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Made in Japan by Akebono:\u003c\/strong\u003e From a recognized Japanese kitchen tool manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AKAZUKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46413471645915,"sku":"re-278","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/5322\/files\/ak1_9a428ff3-b6d8-47e0-b507-f1c823ef80e0.jpg?v=1736689575"},{"product_id":"akebono-microwave-stock-maker","title":"Akebono Microwave stock maker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fcf8e3; border-left: 4px solid #f0ad4e; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-size: 16px; color: #8a6d3b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAuthentic Culinary Innovation | Akebono Microwave Dashi Stock Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #8a6d3b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlock the foundational secret of authentic Japanese cuisine right from your microwave! Designed and manufactured in Japan by Akebono, this innovative 1-Liter Dashi Stock Maker streamlines the traditional broth-making process into an effortless, mess-free routine. Dashi is the umami-rich cornerstone behind exceptional miso soup, ramen broths, hot pots, stews, and savory street foods like takoyaki and okonomiyaki batter. This all-in-one culinary device features a high-grade polypropylene container paired with a reusable fine mesh strainer. Simply fill with water, add your choice of kombu kelp, bonito flakes, or shiitake mushrooms, and let your microwave draw out a clean, deeply flavorful broth in minutes. Once heated, you can strain instantly, serve, or pop the entire unit directly into the refrigerator for convenient meal prep.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eMicrowave Soup Base Infuser \u0026amp; Dashi Strainer Pitcher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eAkebono (曙産業)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e1 Polypropylene Dashi Pitcher, 1 Fine Mesh Strainer Basket, 1 Lid \u0026amp; 1 Instruction Manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eLiquid Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.0 Liter (1000ml)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eGenerous capacity for family-sized meal preparation\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e5.5\" × 4.9\" × 5.9\" (12.0 cm × 15.8 cm × 15.0 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; 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Lift the strainer basket out of the pitcher—the dashi strains itself instantly as you lift it. 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