Which Japanese rice cookers work in Mainland China?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 42 rice cookers sold in Japan. In Mainland China (220V, 50Hz, Type A/I outlets): 23 need an accessory, 19 will not work. None works as is.
Voltage 220V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type A/I — Standard two-slot outlets accept Japanese Type A flat-pin plugs directly; three-slot outlets are Type I. Type SE (European round-pin) plugs, common on overseas models, need a plug adapter.
Works as is (0)
None.
Needs an accessory (23)
Reasons:
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (23)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger JNP-1000 | 220V · SE | JP¥16,280 ≈ CN¥693 |
| Tiger JAJ-A55S | 220V · SE | JP¥18,480 ≈ CN¥786 |
| Tiger JNP-1800 | 220V · SE | JP¥18,480 ≈ CN¥786 |
| Zojirushi NS-LLH05 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥21,190 ≈ CN¥901 |
| Zojirushi NS-YMH10 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥21,500 ≈ CN¥915 |
| Zojirushi NP-HLH10 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥39,500 ≈ CN¥1,680 |
| Tiger JKT-F10W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥41,600 ≈ CN¥1,770 |
| Zojirushi NP-HLH18 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥42,260 ≈ CN¥1,798 |
| Tiger JKT-F18W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥47,080 ≈ CN¥2,003 |
| Toshiba RC-DS10K | 220V · SE | JP¥49,800 ≈ CN¥2,118 |
| Tiger JPD-A06W | 220V · SE | JP¥54,780 ≈ CN¥2,330 |
| Tiger JPF-A55W | 220V · SE | JP¥59,800 ≈ CN¥2,544 |
| Hitachi RZ-KG10Y | 220–230V · SE | JP¥59,800 ≈ CN¥2,544 |
| Zojirushi NW-YQH10 | 220V · SE | JP¥63,600 ≈ CN¥2,705 |
| Hitachi RZ-KG18Y | 220–230V · SE | JP¥63,800 ≈ CN¥2,714 |
| Tiger JPK-W10W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥68,200 ≈ CN¥2,901 |
| Tiger JPV-H10W | 220V · SE | JP¥71,280 ≈ CN¥3,032 |
| Zojirushi NW-YQH18 | 220V · SE | JP¥71,280 ≈ CN¥3,032 |
| Tiger JPK-W18W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥73,150 ≈ CN¥3,112 |
| Hitachi RZ-V1000HY | 220–230V · SE | JP¥79,800 ≈ CN¥3,395 |
| Tiger JPC-W10W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥82,800 ≈ CN¥3,522 |
| Zojirushi NP-BQH10 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥86,800 ≈ CN¥3,692 |
| Zojirushi NP-BQH18 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥98,500 ≈ CN¥4,190 |
Will not work (19)
Reasons:
- Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (19)
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger JRT-A100 | 100V · A | JP¥103,240 ≈ CN¥4,392 |
| Panasonic SR-X910D | 100V · A | JP¥69,779 ≈ CN¥2,968 |
| Zojirushi NW-NB10 | 100V · A | JP¥66,476 ≈ CN¥2,828 |
| Tiger JRI-C060 | 100V · A | JP¥36,480 ≈ CN¥1,552 |
| Zojirushi NW-YD10 | 100V · A | JP¥37,257 ≈ CN¥1,585 |
| Tiger JRI-G100 | 100V · A | JP¥39,067 ≈ CN¥1,662 |
| Toshiba RC-10HGX | 100V · A | JP¥27,800 ≈ CN¥1,183 |
| Toshiba RC-6MGX | 100V · A | JP¥37,210 ≈ CN¥1,583 |
| Tiger JPL-Y100 | 100V · A | JP¥51,000 ≈ CN¥2,169 |
| Zojirushi NP-RU05 | 100V · A | JP¥22,800 ≈ CN¥970 |
| Tiger JRX-S060 | 100V · A | JP¥68,000 ≈ CN¥2,893 |
| Panasonic SR-N310D | 100V · A | JP¥20,057 ≈ CN¥853 |
| Toshiba RC-6PXX | 100V · A | JP¥21,606 ≈ CN¥919 |
| Zojirushi NW-YC18 | 100V · A | JP¥37,591 ≈ CN¥1,599 |
| Zojirushi NW-WD10 | 100V · A | JP¥46,000 ≈ CN¥1,957 |
| Tiger JRI-T100 | 100V · A | JP¥46,449 ≈ CN¥1,976 |
| Zojirushi NW-NC10 | 100V · A | JP¥66,999 ≈ CN¥2,850 |
| Zojirushi NW-NB18 | 100V · A | JP¥71,000 ≈ CN¥3,020 |
| Zojirushi NX-AB10 | 100V · A | TBD |
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.
Other destinations for rice cookers
- Australia 0/42
- Canada 0/42
- France 0/42
- Germany 0/42
- Hong Kong 0/42
- India 0/42
- Indonesia 0/42
- Italy 0/42
- Macao 0/42
- Malaysia 0/42
- New Zealand 0/42
- Philippines 0/42
- Singapore 0/42
- South Korea 0/42
- Spain 0/42
- Taiwan 0/42
- Thailand 0/42
- United Kingdom 0/42
- United States 0/42
- Vietnam 0/42
See which models work as is, need an accessory or will not work, destination by destination (numbers: work as is / checked).
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