BABA Katsuhiro Ceramic Studio | Rice Cooker 2-go [Black]

Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio, located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The pottery made by artist Katsufumi Baba is all simple, yet individual. Would you say so? Everything, down to the glaze, is handmade, conveying the passion and dedication he puts into his pottery. It seems likely to be a long-lasting and useful item in all aspects of daily life.

"Long-lasting and simple."

Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio values this motto, and their products perfectly match these words.

Delicious freshly cooked rice

Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio's "Rice Cooking Pot, 2-cup capacity, Black" uses the far-infrared effect unique to earthenware pots to slowly and thoroughly heat the rice grains to their core, resulting in fluffy, sweet rice. This handmade rice cooking pot by Mr. Baba brings warmth to your daily meals, making them even more delicious and a little more luxurious.

This 2-cup capacity pot is easy to use for 2 to 3 people. Once cooked, it can be brought directly to the table. It keeps the rice warm, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of freshly cooked rice. The deep color of the black glaze naturally blends not only with traditional Japanese settings but also with modern dining tables, making it versatile for daily use and entertaining. The thick earthenware pot also retains heat well, keeping the rice warm for a long time.

Delicious even when cooled or reheated

Rice cooked in an earthenware pot is characterized by its sweetness remaining even when cooled, because the heat slowly penetrates to the core of the rice grains. If you have leftover rice cooked in the morning, you can transfer it to an ohitsu (wooden rice container) and enjoy it for lunch. The rice grains maintain their firmness and are less likely to become sticky over time, making it ideal for bento boxes. Additionally, it is microwave-safe, so you can reheat leftover rice directly in the microwave.
With "far-infrared effect × gradual temperature changes × humidity control unique to earthenware pots," the rice remains delicious even when cooled or reheated.

Basic way to cook rice

[1] Add rice and water (approx. 1:1.1 to 1.2 ratio), and wait a little on low heat until the entire pot is warm.

[2] Turn up to high heat.

[3] Once boiling, reduce to very low heat for 5 minutes.

[4] Turn off the heat and let it steam for 10 minutes on the trivet.

[5] Fluff gently from the bottom with a rice paddle and serve.

The far-infrared effect makes the rice deliciously cooked.
Various cooking methods are introduced online and in videos, so please find the method that suits you best.

[Product Name] Rice Cooking Pot, 2-cup capacity [Black]
[Size (approx.)] W200mm (including handle) × D175mm × H150mm, mouth diameter 115mm
[Capacity] 2 cups
[Weight (approx.)] 1.5kg
[Material] Heat-resistant pottery

● Before first use
When using for the first time, make rice porridge with leftover rice and leave it in the pot for a day. This sealing process helps prevent odor transfer, water leakage, and cracking.

● Before purchase
・Even for the same product, as everything is handmade by the artist, there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, and shape.
Please enjoy these as unique characteristics of a one-of-a-kind product.
・Please note that you cannot specify the shape or color.
・Please use the size and weight descriptions as a general guide.
Please understand the above before making your purchase.

● Usage
Direct flame ○ Microwave ○ Oven ○ Dishwasher × (Drying function is ○) IH heater ×
・Do not use when the bottom is wet.
・Do not dry boil.
・Avoid rapid heating and cooling.
・Do not leave food in the pot for extended periods.
・After washing, store with the bottom facing up and thoroughly dried.
・When using over fire, please be aware that the vessel becomes very hot.
・If a crack appears on the bottom, you can continue to use it as long as the cooking quality is not reduced. If it leaks, try sealing it by cooking porridge.


After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Fukuoka University, he went to France. Upon returning to Japan, he completed the small-item pottery wheel course at the Shigaraki Ceramic Industrial Research Institute, then trained at Shigaraki Maruju Kiln and Shigaraki Sodo Kiln. In 2003, he established his own studio in his hometown of Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. He continues to create pottery with passion, guided by the motto "Long-lasting and simple." His reputation has spread, captivating many people, and he is highly popular.
Click here for a list of works by Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio
We visited the studio. [Studio visit: Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio]

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The 2-cup rice cooking pot is available in white and black.
Rice cooking pots are available in 2-cup and 3-cup capacities.