Tiger Corporation Collaborates with 25 Famous Restaurants Nationwide “Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” Opens Today!
Bringing the Deliciousness of Donabe Gohan to More People
Tiger Corporation Collaborates with 25 Famous Restaurants Nationwide
“Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” Opens Today!
In Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Donabe Rice Cookers, October 7th is Declared “Donabe Gohan Day”
Tiger Corporation (CEO: Yoshisato Kikuchi, Headquarters: Kadoma City, Osaka), a global leader in thermal control technology, has continuously pursued the exceptional taste of ceramic pot rice (Donabe Gohan) since launching the industry’s first rice cooker utilizing an authentic ceramic inner pot in 2006. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of this release this year, and with a heartfelt desire to deliver the charm of Donabe Gohan to even more people, we are opening “Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” (Tiger Famous Donabe Gohan Restaurants) in collaboration with 25 renowned dining establishments nationwide, starting October 7.
https://tabelog.com/tieup/main/tiger-donabe-gohan/
Freshly Cooked Donabe Gohan Alongside a Masterpiece Dish.
Experience “Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” at 25 Restaurants Across 7 Cities, Opening October 7!
As part of the “Donabe Rice Cooker 20th Anniversary Project,” Tiger Corporation is launching “Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” on October 7, 2026. Partnering with 25 restaurants in 7 cities across Japan, this initiative aims to invite more people to experience the exceptional deliciousness of Tiger’s Donabe Gohan.
Rice cooked in a Donabe offers an extraordinary flavor, characterized by plump grains (Texture: Delicious Fresh) and a rich, inherent sweetness. This profound taste heavily relies on delicate judgments, such as precise heat control. Since introducing the industry’s first authentic Donabe to rice cookers in 2006, Tiger has dedicated 20 years to recreating the masterful “heat control of a premium Japanese restaurant” through our proprietary thermal technology, bringing the unique warmth and deliciousness of Donabe Gohan to countless dining tables.
With the cooperation of Tabelog (operated by Kakaku.com, Inc.), we invited renowned restaurants nationwide that deeply value the “deliciousness of rice,” regardless of their culinary genre. “Never compromising on a single bowl of rice, let alone the main dishes”—we reached out to establishments that share the worldview Tiger has cultivated with our Donabe rice cookers. This collaboration blossomed with chefs and owners who resonated with our passion to “deliver more of the deliciousness of rice.”
Each participating restaurant has been equipped with our latest flagship model, the “Donabe ご泡火炊き (Gohobidaki) JRT-A100,” which represents the culmination of our technology. Freshly cooked Donabe Gohan perfectly complements the signature dishes of these famous restaurants. We invite you to enjoy a truly special bowl of rice, unique to this occasion and these esteemed establishments, to your heart’s content.
Enjoy “Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” at 25 Restaurants Nationwide
[Participating Restaurants] 7 Cities, 25 Stores Nationwide
Tokyo (15 Stores)
Kakuuchi Narutake (Toranomon)
2-16-6 Nishishinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0003
Kagurazaka Washoku Sen (Kagurazaka)
3-1-43 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825
Ginza Tohne Chione (Ginza)
Ginza Kamiichi Building B1F, 1-6-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Koko ni mo Todaka (Gotanda)
Gotanda JP Building 1F, 8-4-13 Nishigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031
Dashi Washoku Fukumoto (Kamata)
1F, 4-7-1 Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0052
Teppanyaki Steak Azuma (Harajuku)
T’s Building 2F, 3-27-17 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Teppanyaki Tamayura (Nakameguro)
Nakameguro Atlas Tower Annex 3F, 1-26-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0051
Tempura Taku (Kagurazaka)
KARUKOZAKA PLACE 501, 3-1 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825
Tempura Shohan (Yotsuya-sanchome)
Frencia Yotsuya, 12-1 Samoncho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0017
Narutake (Mejiro)
3-17-39 Shimoochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 161-0033
Nihonbashi SANO (Nihonbashi)
Ito Ryokan Annex 1F, 2-31-4 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0013
Nihonryori Taigetsu (Omotesando)
Kita-Aoyama Sekine Building B1F, 3-13-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0061
BOB KITCHEN (Shimokitazawa)
2-16-2 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0031
Muromachi Mitaniya (Nihonbashi)
Shuenaga Building B1F, 4-3-10 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022
Menosou (Kagurazaka)
4-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825
Osaka (5 Stores)
Kappo Mutsugoro
Eiraku Building 2F, 1-10-16 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0002
Kushiage Cuisine de Osaka Ryo Osaka Honten
Shoei Building 1F, 4-2-7 Nishitenma, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0047
Naniwa Tempura Ishin
Takeshin Building 3F, 1-3-36 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0002
Keiki
Okawa Building Honkan 2B, 1-5-2 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0002
Washoku Nagi
1-11-23 Honda, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 550-0022
Sapporo (1 Store)
Nihonryori Zuientei, Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo
Hotel Monterey Edelhof Sapporo 13F, Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-chome 1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060-0002
Sendai (1 Store)
Nihonryori Zuientei, Hotel Monterey Sendai
Hotel Monterey Sendai 6F, 4-1-8 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi 980-0021
Nagoya (1 Store)
Kuroge Wagyu Hitsumabushi & Sosaku Kappo Miyabi Japo, Bettei Meieki Century Toyota Building Store
Meieki Century Toyota Building B1F, 4-9-8 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 450-0002
Hiroshima (1 Store)
Hiroshima Teppo-cho Inacha
CD Building 3F, 7-13 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0017
Fukuoka (1 Store)
Nihonryori Tsukushino, ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka
ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka 15F, 3-3-3 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 812-0011
Establishment of “Donabe Gohan Day”
In Japanese food culture, the Donabe has long been cherished as premium Cooking Wares that draw out the deep umami of ingredients through high heat retention and thermal convection. Particularly for Cooking rice, it maximizes the aroma and grain texture (Texture: Delicious Fresh), continually supporting Japan’s rich rice-cooking heritage.
Since Tiger Corporation launched the industry’s first Donabe rice cooker in 2006—featuring an inner pot made of Banko ware, a traditional craft from Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture—we have been passionately developing products to “recreate the deliciousness of Donabe Gohan as tasted at a high-end Japanese restaurant.” We have continuously researched the cooking mechanisms driven by the Donabe’s intense heat, thermal convection, and fine bubbles. In 2026, we will proudly celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Donabe rice cooker’s debut.
Delicious rice cooked in a Donabe brings people together around the dining table, fostering warm conversations and bringing enriching moments to everyday life. Aiming to widely promote these rich culinary experiences and contribute to the further development of Japanese food culture, Tiger Corporation has officially established October 7 as “Donabe Gohan Day.” This anniversary is certified and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association.
“Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” Present Campaign Now Underway!
We are currently holding a special campaign for guests who dine at participating “Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” restaurants. 100 lucky winners will be selected by lottery to receive exclusive gifts, including a “Mini Donabe Rice Bowl.”
For further details and entry instructions, please visit the “Tiger Donabe Gohan No Meiten” special page
https://tabelog.com/tieup/main/tiger-donabe-gohan/
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Freshly made, sealed with care.
Inside, a silent thought for another.
Freshly cooked rice for the family table.
Piping hot coffee to share with friends.
Refreshing soda for a moment of me-time.
The warm and the cold.
Born from heat, bringing people together.
In that connection, “heartwarming DANRAN” begins.
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Tiger’s century-long legacy of perfecting thermal control technology.
Bringing you closer to the people who matter most.
May this heat find its way to your heart.