[Featured on TV] 6 Home Appliances You Should Buy Now - Evaluated Without Bias by the Ultimate Appliance Expert (July 31, 2026, TV Tokyo - Choten-sama)
On the July 31st episode of TV Tokyo's "Choten-sama," ultimate appliance expert Kazumi Ishii provided an honest, unbiased review of the home appliances you really should buy.
This article lists the 5 categories and 6 products introduced during the program.
1. [Vacuum Cleaner] One-shot suction for liquids and solids! An overwhelmingly powerful vacuum.
Wet & Dry Vacuum H15S | Dreame
A vacuum cleaner that supports not only suction but also wet mopping.
It can suck up liquids and solids, allowing you to vacuum up spilled ramen or udon just as they are.
Recommended for families with small children or pets.
2. [Toaster Oven - For fluffy bread lovers] High cost-performance model
Instant Heat Flash Toaster (4-slice) | Nitori
A toaster oven equipped with a flash heater that heats up in just about 0.2 seconds after being switched on.
While it features a large capacity that fits 4 slices of bread or a 23cm whole pizza at an affordable price, its high cost-performance really shines.
Temperature control ranges from 100 to 260°C, the grill rack is removable for washing, and the slide-out crumb tray makes cleaning easy.
3. [Toaster Oven - For crispy bread lovers] Top-tier model with Far-Infrared Graphite
Graphite Grill & Toaster (Flagship Model) | Aladdin
Aladdin's top-tier toaster, equipped with patented "Far-Infrared Graphite" technology, which heats up in just 0.2 seconds.
By baking it all at once, you achieve a crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture.
Beyond toast, its multifunctionality is also appealing, as it can handle everything from daily side dishes to gourmet meals and even rice cooking.
4. [Microwave Oven] Capable of heating 4 dishes at once! An industry-first structure that minimizes uneven heating
Microwave Oven EVERINO ES-LA30 | Zojirushi Corporation
A microwave oven featuring Zojirushi's unique, industry-first technology that heats evenly from two directions: the bottom and the back.
It can heat 4 dishes simultaneously, allowing for significant time savings.
5. [Automatic Cooking Pot] Just put in chopped vegetables and soup is ready
recolte Automatic Cooking Pot Large RSY-3 | Winners
A cooking pot that automatically makes soup just by adding chopped vegetables, water, and other ingredients.
It has blades inside and looks like a blender at first glance, but it automatically handles chopping, heating, and stirring.
The capacity has increased to approximately 800ml, making it suitable for preparing meals for 2 to 6 people. It is equipped with 7 cooking modes, ranging from smooth potage to soups that retain the texture of the ingredients.
A product that the ultimate appliance enthusiast, Mr. Ishii, says he uses almost every day.
6. [Rice Cooker] A rice jar that learns your preferred texture every time you cook
Pressure IH Rice Cooker Enbu-daki NX-AA10 | Zojirushi Corporation
The top-tier model of Enbu-daki, which features six separate bottom heaters that heat in pairs sequentially to ensure the rice circulates thoroughly.
Because the circulation is so effective, it results in more sweetness and a fluffier texture compared to standard rice cookers.
It also includes a learning function that automatically adjusts to your preferred texture next time by providing feedback after each cook, such as 'too soft,' 'just right,' or 'too firm.'
Although the price is on the higher side, it is a highly satisfying unit for families who eat rice regularly.
*Note that currently, a successor model called the NX-AB10 appears to be on the market.
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