[Next-Generation Rice Cooker Arrives] A new 'Zero' from the Zero Frying Pan series. A rice cooker for tasting exquisite rice is now available for pre-release!

Shinyo Trading Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo) launched a project for the 'Zero Carbon Pot' on the crowdfunding service 'Makuake' on March 28, 2026 (Saturday), as the latest addition to the 'Zero' series from the interior brand 'tobest cooker'.

[Next-Generation Rice Cooker] High-purity carbon material magically draws out the umami of ingredients for professional-grade flavor. Project Page (Makuake) https://www.makuake.com/project/zero-carbonpot/ Pre-order period: March 28, 2026 – June 21, 2026

The Zero Carbon Pot joins the 'Zero' series, which includes the Zero Frying Pan, a record-breaking #1 in the Makuake frying pan rankings! The 'ZERO CARBON POT' is a new carbon pot that uses innovative molding technology to create a vessel that was previously only possible by carving out solid charcoal. It allows you to 'cook rice,' 'simmer,' 'steam,' and 'sear' all in one unit. Focusing specifically on 'cooking rice,' it utilizes 'Takumi Dual-Flame Cooking'—combining high thermal conductivity similar to metal with far-infrared rays similar to an earthenware pot—to bring out the natural umami of the rice. Recipe Supervised by a 'Five-Star Rice Meister'

We had the cooking method for delicious rice using the Zero Carbon Pot supervised by Mr. Kenji Kobayashi, the fifth-generation owner of 'Yoshidaya,' founded in 1885 in Asakusabashi, Tokyo. Mr. Kobayashi holds the 'Five-Star Rice Meister Prof.' certification, a rank even higher than the standard Five-Star Rice Meister. He is an 'evangelist of rice' who promotes Japanese rice culture through lectures, media appearances, and by supplying carefully selected brown rice from across the country to restaurants and chefs. As a true professional in the field, Mr. Kobayashi has provided us with a recipe so that everyone can enjoy delicious rice. Overwhelming Thermal Conductivity