7 Popular Japanese Hot Pots

A hot dish for cold weather is satisfying. Winter in Japan is loved by some and not so much by others, just like in other countries with different types of weather. But delicious warm dishes such as the hot pot are sure to be loved by many, no matter what kind of weather you’re in.

Japan is known for its Nabemono (鍋物) which is a Japanese word meaning “Japanese hot pot dishes”, as well as the hot pot itself. It is a well-known winter dish in Japan that soups and stews containing different kinds of ingredients such as meat, fish, and vegetables cooked in one pot and served while boiling.

Nowadays, local Japanese often cook these kinds of dishes at home on any occasion and in any weather.

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That is why there are different pots made in Japan that are only used for cooking these kinds of dishes. Having a good type of pot for cooking nabemono is important to the Japanese. It brings out the delicious taste of different types of ingredients combined in one pot. Different pots are sold in malls, home centers, supermarkets, etc. with different types of designs and materials. But you can also buy it online like Amazon.

In this article, I would like to share the seven popular Japanese hot pots that you can purchase through Amazon. The characteristic of the product, the material they made, and other good things about the product.

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1. Banko Ware Ginpo Hanamishima Earthenware Pot

This hot pot is made in Japan with far infrared rays that bring out the delicious taste of the original cooking pot. The good thing about this hot pot it has good heat retention that will continue to boil even after turning off the stove flame. It is microwave-oven safe and this is good to use for four to five people. The product is made of heat-resistant ceramic with porcelain material.

Features:

• Brand: Ginpo Touki (銀峯陶器)
• Direct frame
• Microwave-oven safe
• Color: Grey (grey marl)
• Weight: 6 Pounds
• Size: (W x D x H): Approx. 11.0 x 12.2 x 6.5 inches (28 x 31 x 16.4 cm)
• Product Dimension: 12.2 x 11.02 x 6.46 inches

>>Click here for Amazon: Banko Ware Ginpo Hanamishima Earthenware Pot

2. Zojirushi Gourmet d’Expert Electric Skillet

This hot pot from Zojirushi is a multi-functional electric skillet that is very portable and convenient to use. It has a ceramic surface cooking pan with a titanium non-stick coating. The good thing about this hot pot is that it has a lot of safety features such as: the body of the hot pot and its high walls designed to cover the pan, both the body and the hot pan have separate handles to make it safe and convenient to use. It also has a safety detachable power cord designed to easily pull out the cord when necessary. It has a large cooking pan ideal for stewing, hot pot meals, and even grilling.

Features:

• Brand: Zojirushi
• Gas Stovetop Compatible
• Wattage: 1000 watts/120 Volts
• Item Weight: 9 pound
• Product Dimension: 13.88″D x 14.25″W x 7.75″H
• Detachable Power Cord
• Adjustable Temperature Settings

>>Click here for Amazon: Zojirushi EP-PBC10 Gourmet d’Expert Electric Skillet

3. Kotobuki Donabe Japanese Hot Pot

This donabe hot pot from Kotobuki is handcrafted and made in Japan. Donabe (土鍋) means that the pot is made of a special clay; it is one of the oldest cooking pot types in Japan. Even after the arrival of modern hot pots in Japan such as electric ones, hot pots in Japan are made of traditional earthen clay such as this one. It is durable and used by many people since ancient times. This hot pot looks like a traditional hot pot with the color of brown finish with a forest green accent.

Features: 

• Manufacturer: Kotobuki
• Size: Medium 10 inches diameter
• Handcrafted
• Item Weight: 5.45 pounds
• Product Dimension: 10 x 10 x 6.25 inches

>>Click here for Amazon: Kotobuki Donabe Japanese Hot Pot

4. Zojirushi Gourmet d’Expert Electric Skillet for Yin Yang Hot Pot

This hot pot from Zojirushi is a multi-functional electric skillet with a deep pan, 3 1/8 of deep. The good thing about this hot pot is that it has two cooking pans where you can cook many dishes besides “Nabemono” or other soup dishes. One is the deep pan with a divider where you can enjoy two types of hot pots in one pot. And the other one is the dual surface griddle pan which you can use for grilling meats, fish, and vegetables. It also includes a tempered glass lid which is designed for easy-to-hold and place knobs. An additional good thing is you can directly use the deep pan on the stove top burner to make meats easier to cook.

Features: 

• Brand: Zojirushi
• Gas Stove Compatible
• Wattage: 1500 watts/120 volts
• 2 Cooking pans
• Detachable cord
• Adjustable Temperature Settings
• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Product Dimension: 17 x 13.2 x 17.2 inches

>>Click here for Amazon: Zojirushi Gourmet d’Expert Electric Skillet for Yin Yang Hot Pot

5. Fuji Merchandise Japanese Style Donabe Earthenware Clay Pot

This clay pot is made of high-quality earthen clay. It is a very useful cooking pot that every kitchen should have. You can cook other dishes over the stove or in a microwave oven without the lid on. The cookware heats smoothly and constantly and the heat is retained for a long time, bringing out the delicious taste of meat and vegetables. You can cook mixed rice, and other soup dishes in this pot. It is good for gifts as well for its cute sakura cherry blossom design.

Features: 

• Brand: FMC Fuji Merchandise Corp.
• Microwave oven safe
• Item Weight: 3.99 Pounds
• Product Dimension: 10.3 x 10 x 6.7 inches
• Material: Ceramic

>>Click here for Amazon: Fuji Merchandise Japanese Style Donabe Earthenware Clay Pot

6. Japanese Hana Mishima Donabe Ceramic Hot Pot Casserole Banko Earthenware Clay Pot

This donabe hot pot from Hinomaru collection is made of high-quality earthen clay with carefully carved details, designed by a skilled craftsman in Japan. It also has an authentic seal on every product to make sure you are buying an authentic high-quality clay pot made in Japan. This kind of cooking pot is the traditional cooking ware of Japanese people to make soup dishes. Asides from soup dishes you can also cook other Japanese dishes in this pot like mixed rice etc. It is also safe to use, you can directly use it over the stoves or in the microwave without a lid.

Features:

• Brand: Hinomaru Collection
• Excellent Craftmanship
• Multi-purpose Cookware
• Microwave oven Safe
• Item Weight: 3.27 pounds
• Product Dimension: 10.43 x 10.31 x 5.67 inches
• Manufacturer: Ginpo

>>Click here for Amazon: Japanese Hana Mishima Donabe Ceramic Hot Pot

7. Hinomaru Collection Japanese Style Donabe Earthenware Clay Pot Hot Pot

This beautiful hot pot from the Hinomaru collection is made in high-quality earthenware clay broad and has a double-lidded opening and lid. You can cook other dishes over the stove or in a microwave oven without the lid. The cookware heat smoothly and constantly and the heat is retained for a long time, bringing out the delicious taste of meat and vegetables. Asides from soup dishes you can make traditional Japanese cuisines like mixed rice and many more.

Features:

• Brand: Hinomaru Collection
• Made of Earthenware
• Size: 3 different sizes
• Item Weight: 7.67 Pounds
• Product Dimension: 12.28 x 12.28 x 6.81 inches
• Manufacturer: FMC Fuji Merchandise Corp.

>>Click here for Amazon: Hinomaru Collection Japanese Style Donabe Earthenware Clay Pot

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