When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more One of my mom's favorite kitchen tools after living in Japan was a rice cooker. She had a basic version ...

A good rice cooker may make better rice than you can on the stove, all while doing most of the work so you can focus on cooking your mains and sides. Having one in your kitchen is therefore vital, ...

Rice cookers have quietly remained one of the most essential appliances in households across Asia. But in North America, a new generation of multifunction smart cookers is reshaping how consumers ...