Japanese Kitchen Essentials for Small Kitchens
Tokyo apartments are famously compact — and Japanese home cooking has evolved to fit tight spaces. Here’s how to equip a small kitchen for Japanese cooking. The Compact Tool Set In a small kitchen, every tool must earn its storage space. The essentials: Gyuto 180mm (shorter than standard 210mm) — One knife for almost everything Cutting board 30×20cm — Fits over the sink or in a narrow drawer Rice cooker 3-cup — Compact enough to store when not in use Donabe (small, 2-person) — One pot for hot pot, rice, and braising Frying pan 26cm — Versatile for stir-fry, okonomiyaki, and frying Space-Saving Strategies Magnetic knife strip — Frees drawer space, keeps knives accessible and dry. ...