Katsufumi Baba Ceramic Studio | 3-cup Rice Cooker [Black]

Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio, located in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The pottery created by artist Katsufumi Baba is all simple, yet individual. Would that be an accurate description? Everything, down to the glaze, is handmade, conveying his passion and dedication to pottery. These pieces seem like they would be useful in all aspects of daily life for a long time.

"Simple and Enduring."

Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio values this motto, and their products perfectly embody it.

Delicious, freshly cooked rice

Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio's "3-Cup Black Rice Cooker Pot" uses the far-infrared effect unique to clay pots, allowing heat to slowly penetrate to the core of each grain, resulting in fluffy, sweet rice. This warmly handcrafted rice cooker pot by Mr. Baba makes everyday meals even more delicious and a little bit luxurious.

The 3-cup capacity is convenient for households of 3 to 5 people. Once the rice is cooked, you can take it directly to the table. It can be served at the table while maintaining its temperature, allowing you to enjoy the delicious taste 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 everyday use and entertaining. The thick clay pot also stores heat effectively, making it resistant to cooling down.

Delicious even when cold or reheated

Rice cooked in a clay pot has the characteristic of retaining its sweetness even when cold, as the heat penetrates slowly to the core of each grain. If you have leftover rice from the morning, you can transfer it to an ohitsu (wooden rice container) and enjoy it deliciously for lunch. The individual grains of rice remain firm and less sticky over time, making it ideal for bento boxes. Furthermore, it is microwave-safe, so you can warm up leftover rice directly in the microwave.
Thanks to the "far-infrared effect x gradual temperature change x humidity control unique to clay pots," the rice remains delicious even when cold or reheated.

Basic Rice Cooking Instructions

[1] Add rice and water (approximately 1:1.1-1.2 ratio), then wait a little while over low heat until the entire pot warms up.

[2] Increase 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 stir from the bottom with a rice paddle, and it's done.

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

[Product Name] Rice Cooker Pot, 3 cups [Black]
[Size (approx.)] W215mm (including handle) × D190mm × H155mm, opening diameter 135mm
[Capacity (approx.)] 3 cups
[Weight (approx.)] 1.8kg
[Material] Heat-resistant pottery

● Before 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 helps prevent odors, moisture, and cracks.

● Before Purchase
・Even for the same product, all items are handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, shape, etc.
Please enjoy these as unique characteristics of a one-of-a-kind product.
・Please note that you cannot specify the shape or color.
・Please refer to the size and weight specifications as a guide.
Please make your purchase with an understanding of the above.

● Regarding Use
Direct flame ○ Microwave ○ Oven ○ Dishwasher × (Drying function ○) Induction heater ×
・Do not use when the bottom is wet.
・Do not use for dry heating (cooking without contents).
・Avoid rapid heating and cooling.
・Do not leave food inside for a long time.
・After washing, dry thoroughly with the bottom facing up before storing.
・When using with 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, try "sealing" it by cooking porridge or similar.


After graduating from the Faculty of Law at Fukuoka University, he moved to France. Upon returning to Japan, he completed the small pottery wheel training course 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. With "Simple and Enduring" as his motto, he continues to create pottery with passion. His reputation has spread, attracting many people, and he is extremely popular.
Click here for a list of works by Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio
We visited his studio. [Studio Visit: Katsufumi Baba Pottery Studio]

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The 3-cup rice cooker pot is available in white and black.
The rice cooker pot is available in 2-cup and 3-cup sizes.