Which Japanese rice cookers work in Thailand?
As of 2026-10-24, we checked 42 rice cookers sold in Japan. In Thailand (220V, 50Hz, Type A/B outlets): 42 need an accessory. None works as is.
Voltage 220V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type A/B — Outlet types in Thailand vary. Most are universal outlets that take both Type A flat pins and Type C round pins, so Japanese Type A plugs usually fit. Newer Type O (three round pins) outlets do not, so some outlets need a plug adapter.
Works as is (0)
None.
Needs an accessory (42)
Reasons:
- Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (23)
- Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, rice cooker wattage ÷ 0.8) (19)Why: Choose a coil-type step-down transformer with 100V output, not 110V. Electronic travel converters marked "for heating appliances only" cannot be used with electronic rice cookers that have an LCD panel. Rate it at least the cooker's wattage ÷ 0.8; 2,000W or more with pure copper windings is recommended, and transformer makers are more conservative for heating appliances (at least 3 times the power consumption). Connect only one appliance per transformer. A 2,000W transformer weighs about 8–10kg and costs a few hundred yuan in mainland China. Manufacturers do not support use outside Japan, and there is no warranty; plugging the cooker straight into a 200–240V outlet will burn it out.
| Model | Voltage · plug | Japan price (incl. tax) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger JRT-A100 | 100V · A | JP¥103,240 ≈ ฿22,218 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,400W) |
| Panasonic SR-X910D | 100V · A | JP¥69,779 ≈ ฿15,017 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,600W) |
| Zojirushi NW-NB10 | 100V · A | JP¥66,476 ≈ ฿14,306 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,600W) |
| Tiger JRI-C060 | 100V · A | JP¥36,480 ≈ ฿7,851 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 900W) |
| Zojirushi NW-YD10 | 100V · A | JP¥37,257 ≈ ฿8,018 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,600W) |
| Tiger JRI-G100 | 100V · A | JP¥39,067 ≈ ฿8,407 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,600W) |
| Toshiba RC-10HGX | 100V · A | JP¥27,800 ≈ ฿5,983 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,800W) |
| Toshiba RC-6MGX | 100V · A | JP¥37,210 ≈ ฿8,008 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 900W) |
| Tiger JPL-Y100 | 100V · A | JP¥51,000 ≈ ฿10,976 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,400W) |
| Zojirushi NP-RU05 | 100V · A | JP¥22,800 ≈ ฿4,907 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 900W) |
| Tiger JRX-S060 | 100V · A | JP¥68,000 ≈ ฿14,634 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,000W) |
| Tiger JNP-1000 | 220V · SE | JP¥16,280 ≈ ฿3,504 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Tiger JAJ-A55S | 220V · SE | JP¥18,480 ≈ ฿3,977 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Tiger JNP-1800 | 220V · SE | JP¥18,480 ≈ ฿3,977 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Panasonic SR-N310D | 100V · A | JP¥20,057 ≈ ฿4,316 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,400W) |
| Zojirushi NS-LLH05 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥21,190 ≈ ฿4,560 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NS-YMH10 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥21,500 ≈ ฿4,627 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Toshiba RC-6PXX | 100V · A | JP¥21,606 ≈ ฿4,650 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 900W) |
| Zojirushi NW-YC18 | 100V · A | JP¥37,591 ≈ ฿8,090 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,800W) |
| Zojirushi NP-HLH10 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥39,500 ≈ ฿8,501 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Tiger JKT-F10W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥41,600 ≈ ฿8,953 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NP-HLH18 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥42,260 ≈ ฿9,095 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NW-WD10 | 100V · A | JP¥46,000 ≈ ฿9,900 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,600W) |
| Tiger JRI-T100 | 100V · A | JP¥46,449 ≈ ฿9,996 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,600W) |
| Tiger JKT-F18W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥47,080 ≈ ฿10,132 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Toshiba RC-DS10K | 220V · SE | JP¥49,800 ≈ ฿10,717 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Tiger JPD-A06W | 220V · SE | JP¥54,780 ≈ ฿11,789 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Tiger JPF-A55W | 220V · SE | JP¥59,800 ≈ ฿12,869 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Hitachi RZ-KG10Y | 220–230V · SE | JP¥59,800 ≈ ฿12,869 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NW-YQH10 | 220V · SE | JP¥63,600 ≈ ฿13,687 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Hitachi RZ-KG18Y | 220–230V · SE | JP¥63,800 ≈ ฿13,730 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NW-NC10 | 100V · A | JP¥66,999 ≈ ฿14,419 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,600W) |
| Tiger JPK-W10W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥68,200 ≈ ฿14,677 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NW-NB18 | 100V · A | JP¥71,000 ≈ ฿15,280 | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,800W) |
| Tiger JPV-H10W | 220V · SE | JP¥71,280 ≈ ฿15,340 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NW-YQH18 | 220V · SE | JP¥71,280 ≈ ฿15,340 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Tiger JPK-W18W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥73,150 ≈ ฿15,742 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Hitachi RZ-V1000HY | 220–230V · SE | JP¥79,800 ≈ ฿17,174 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Tiger JPC-W10W | 220–230V · SE | JP¥82,800 ≈ ฿17,819 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NP-BQH10 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥86,800 ≈ ฿18,680 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NP-BQH18 | 220–230V · SE | JP¥98,500 ≈ ฿21,198 | Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter |
| Zojirushi NX-AB10 | 100V · A | TBD | Needs a step-down transformer (coil type, 220V to 100V, at least 1,800W) |
Will not work (0)
None.
Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.
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