{"id":5143,"date":"2021-01-04T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T01:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=5143"},"modified":"2020-12-29T10:45:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T01:45:51","slug":"essential-kitchen-appliances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/interior-design\/essential-kitchen-appliances\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Kitchen Appliances"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The first time you lived\non your own, you were probably a bit unsure about what to get for your kitchen.\nHow many pots and pans would you need? Should you get a blender? Moving to a\nnew country can cause a similar sort of confusion. You might be wondering what\nsorts of kitchen appliances are sold in Japan and what you\u2019ll use in your\nday-to-day life. Don\u2019t worry, figuring out what appliances you need is fairly\neasy. Here are some essential kitchen appliances to get for your apartment in\nJapan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In some countries,\nrented apartments and houses usually come with large appliances. This is not\nthe case in Japan. At most \u201cmansions\u201d (apartment complexes) you\u2019ll have to buy\nand install your own fridge. Like in other countries, fridges are sold in a\nvariety of sizes in Japan. If you live alone and eat most of your meals out of\nthe house, you can save money on your electricity bill by purchasing a smaller\nfridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gas Range <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your apartment probably\nwon\u2019t come with a stovetop either. You\u2019ll have to buy a gas range and plug it\ninto your apartment\u2019s gas outlet. Most ranges have 1-3 burners. Some are sold\nwith a fish roaster or small toaster built in. If you\u2019re used to an electric\nrange, it might take some time to get used to a gas one. They offer many\nadvantages when cooking, such as steady, intense heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Microwave and Toaster\nOven <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Getting a combination microwave and toaster oven means you\u2019re buying three appliances in one. We all need a microwave, and a good microwave and toaster will be there to help you out anytime you\u2019re looking to quickly heat up food. Most homes in Japan don\u2019t come with ovens, and few people install them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Luckily, you can bake and broil a variety of foods in a toaster oven. While you might have a hard time fitting an entire chicken or baking a large cake, you can certainly cook some wings or make a few cookies. Finally, as the name suggests, the appliance works as a toaster. Whether you like sliced bread, english muffins, or bagels, a combination microwave and toaster oven is the way to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rice Cooker <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you don\u2019t eat a\nlot of rice, it\u2019s a good idea to invest in a rice cooker. This is because there\nare so many other things you can cook in one. Rice cookers function as slow\ncookers that can be used to make curry, stews, or chili. With a steamer tray,\nyou can cook vegetables. There are even recipes for baking cakes using a rice\ncooker. These appliances are far more versatile than they seem. Don\u2019t forget to\nget one for your new apartment! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hand Blender <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A small hand blender is\nuseful if you like to make milkshakes or smoothies. You can also use one to smoothly\nmix together ingredients when baking or making sauces. Hand blenders take up\nvery little space and can be easily stored away in a kitchen drawer. They\u2019re a\ngreat alternative to larger countertop blenders and clunky hand\nmixers.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Electric Hot Water Pot\nor Kettle <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being able to quickly\nheat up water is an essential in any kitchen. If you just want a basic stovetop\ntea kettle, you\u2019ll be able to find them in a variety of designs and sizes at\nany store selling kitchenware. However, electric hot water pots are much more\ncommon in Japan. They too are sold in many different sizes; those living alone\ncan buy a small one that boils just enough water for one cup of tea. While\nthere are some pricey ones out there, you should be able to get a good electric\nhot water pot for around \u00a53,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee Maker  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unless you only drink instant coffee, you\u2019ll probably need more than a hot water pot to get your day started. You can find a variety of coffee makers, such as basic coffee pots and french presses in Japan. Getting a french press is an economic and eco-friendly investment since you don\u2019t have to keep buying filters for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you like fancy coffee, you don\u2019t have to go to a cafe every morning. Instead, you can get a coffee maker with a milk steamer and create lattes at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fish Roaster <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many gas ranges in Japan\ncome with a fish roasting drawer, but if yours doesn\u2019t, you might want to look\ninto getting a countertop fish roaster. In addition to roasting fish in it, you\ncan cook chicken, steak, and other meats. While it is possible to cook meat in\na toaster oven, fish roasters are better suited for doing so. You can grill\nusing a fish roster and get a nice, crispy finish on your fish and meats. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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