Katsufumi Baba Ceramic Studio | Rice Cooker Pot, 3-cup [White]

Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio is located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The pottery made by ceramic artist Katsufumi Baba is all simple, yet has individuality, wouldn't you say? Everything, including the glazes, is handmade, conveying his passion and dedication to pottery. These pieces are likely to be used for a long time in various 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 3-go White" utilizes the far-infrared effect unique to earthenware pots, allowing heat to slowly penetrate to the core of each rice grain, resulting in fluffy and sweet rice. Each pot, warmed by Mr. Baba's handcrafted touch, makes everyday rice even more delicious and a little more luxurious.

The 3-go size is easy to use for households of 3 to 5 people. Once cooked, it can be taken directly to the table. It can be served at the table while maintaining its temperature, allowing you to enjoy the deliciousness of freshly cooked rice. With its soft white texture that blends well with both Japanese and Western styles, it's perfect for everyday use as well as entertaining. The thick earthenware pot also retains heat well, making it resistant to cooling down, which is another attractive feature.

Delicious even when cold, or reheated

Rice cooked in an earthenware pot is characterized by its sweetness remaining even when cold, because the heat slowly penetrates to the core of each grain. If you have leftover rice cooked in the morning, you can transfer it to an ohitsu (rice container) and enjoy it for lunch. The rice grains maintain their texture well and are less likely to become sticky over time, making it ideal for bento boxes. Additionally, it is microwave-safe, so you can put leftover rice directly into the microwave to reheat it.
"Far-infrared effect × gradual temperature change × humidity control unique to earthenware pots" ensures deliciousness even when cold or reheated.

Basic way to cook rice

[1] Add rice and water (ratio of about 1:1.1 to 1.2), and wait a little until the entire pot warms up over low heat.

[2] Turn to high heat.

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

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

[5] Gently mix from the bottom with a rice paddle, and it's done.

The far-infrared effect ensures delicious cooking.
Various cooking methods are also introduced online and in videos, so please find the method that suits you best.

[Product Name] Rice Cooking Pot 3-go [White]
[Size (approx.)] W215mm (including handle) × D190mm × H155mm, Caliber 135mm
[Capacity] 3-go
[Weight (approx.)] 1.8kg
[Material] Heat-resistant ceramic

● Before first use
When using for the first time, make porridge with leftover rice and leave the porridge in the pot for one day. This sealing process prevents odors from transferring, leaks, and cracks.

● Before purchase
・White heat-resistant ceramics may show discoloration or staining with use, so they are not recommended for those who dislike this. We would be delighted if you could embrace this as an aging process.
・Even for the same product, as everything is handmade by the artist, there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, bumps, and shape.
Please enjoy these as unique characteristics of a product that is one-of-a-kind.
・Please note that you cannot specify the shape or color.
・Please use the listed size and weight as a guide.
Please purchase with an understanding of the above.

● About usage
Direct flame OK, Microwave OK, Oven OK, Dishwasher NO (drying function OK), IH heater NO
・Do not use when the bottom is wet.
・Do not use for dry boiling.
・Avoid sudden heating and cooling.
・Do not leave food in the pot for a long time.
・After washing, turn the pot upside down to dry thoroughly before storing.
・When using over fire, please be careful as the vessel becomes very hot.
・If a crack appears in the bottom, you can continue to use it as long as the cooking quality is not compromised. If it leaks, please try sealing it by cooking porridge or similar.


After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Fukuoka University, he traveled to France. Upon returning to Japan, he completed a training course in small object pottery wheel techniques at the Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute, then trained at Shigaraki Maruju Kiln and Shigaraki Sodo Kiln. In 2003, he became independent 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, attracting many admirers, and he is very popular.
View all works by Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio here
We visited the studio. [Studio Visit: Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio]

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The 3-go rice cooking pot is available in white and black.
The rice cooking pot is available in 2-go and 3-go sizes.