KEYUCA (ケユカ), a "life solution" brand that sells original products for everyday living in its own stores, put new items for the winter dining table on sale on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The lineup includes the "Dishwasher-Safe Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe" series (食洗機対応 焦げ付き落としやすい土鍋), a donabe (Japanese clay pot) with a ceramic coating (silicone resin finish) on the inside. It also includes ceramic IH two-handled pots, as well as Mino ware tonsui (small bowls for serving hot pot) and renge (soup spoons) that add color to hot pot meals.
Winter is a season when people spend more time at the table, gathering around a pot with family and friends or enjoying freshly cooked rice and warm dishes. Hot pot in particular is a winter staple: it lets you eat plenty of vegetables, is easy to prepare, and is easy on the wallet. On the other hand, many people find cleanup a burden, from stuck-on and burnt-on residue after cooking to washing up in cold water.
KEYUCA develops products by focusing on the small frustrations and chores of daily life, with the aim of making everyday housework a little more comfortable. The new lineup includes donabe with a ceramic coating (silicone resin finish) that makes burnt-on and stuck-on residue easier to remove, as well as tonsui and renge for enjoying hot pot more comfortably, and other items for the winter table.
The "Dishwasher-Safe Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe" series in particular has a ceramic coating (silicone resin finish) on the inside that makes burnt-on residue easier to remove, and it is also dishwasher-safe. It keeps the high heat retention that Banko ware (萬古焼) is known for while being easy to care for.
The donabe also does not need "medome" (目止め), a preparation step normally done before first using a typical donabe, so it can be used right after purchase. By cutting down the effort from first use through cleanup, the series makes it easier to enjoy the winter table casually.
Survey: Cold-Water Dishwashing and Stuck-On Pots Weigh on Winter Housework
In a recent KEYUCA survey on winter living, "washing dishes in cold water is hard" was the most common answer at 50.6%, and 28.6% said they struggle with "the effort of removing stuck-on and burnt-on food from pots." The cold season brings more chances to enjoy hot pot and warm meals, but the cleanup afterward can be a burden.
KEYUCA offers products that make everything from cooking and eating to cleanup more comfortable, in response to these winter housework stresses. The new donabe series is meant to help ease the worries about dishwashing and pot cleanup that the survey revealed.
Making Winter Hot Pot Easier: A Donabe Series That Releases Burnt-On Residue and Dirt Easily
The KEYUCA "Dishwasher-Safe Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe" series has a finish on the inside that releases dirt easily. Burnt-on and stuck-on residue left after cooking hot pot or rice can be removed with light pressure, which makes care easier. It reduces the effort of scrubbing and lightens everyday housework.
The body uses Banko ware from Mie Prefecture, known as one of Japan's leading donabe production areas. Its high heat retention passes heat slowly to the ingredients and cooks not only hot pot but also fluffy rice. Because the pots are dishwasher-safe, care after use is easy too. The series balances flavor and ease of use for a more comfortable winter table.
The Secret to Easy Use: A "3-Layer Structure"
The body is made of traditional heat-retaining Banko clay with a glaze, topped with a ceramic coating (silicone resin finish), for a three-layer structure. It keeps the beauty unique to donabe while remaining easy to wash.
Product Details
Dishwasher-Safe [Banko Ware] Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe No. 9
- Product name: Dishwasher-Safe [Banko Ware] Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe No. 9 (食洗機対応【萬古焼】焦げ付き落としやすい土鍋9号)
- Release date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Price: ¥7,490 (¥8,239 tax included)
- Size: W32 × D28.5 × H15 cm / full capacity 3,200 ml, suitable capacity 2,200 ml / weight approx. 2,680 g
- Material: Body = heat-resistant ceramic clay, interior ceramic coating (silicone resin finish); lid = pottery
- Made in: Japan (Banko)
- Notes: Open flame OK; induction (IH) OK (with the separately sold Style Stainless Plate); microwave OK; dishwasher OK; oven OK (with the lid removed)
The No. 9 size (for 4 to 5 people) is a good size for hot pot shared by the whole family. It holds plenty of ingredients, so it is useful for family gatherings. With the separately sold "Style Stainless Plate," it also works on IH cookers, so it can be used in a wide range of lifestyles.
Dishwasher-Safe [Banko Ware] Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe No. 6
- Product name: Dishwasher-Safe [Banko Ware] Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe No. 6 (食洗機対応【萬古焼】焦げ付き落としやすい土鍋6号)
- Release date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Price: ¥4,290 (¥4,719 tax included)
- Size: W22 × D20 × H11.5 cm / full capacity 900 ml, suitable capacity 650 ml / weight approx. 1,190 g
- Material: Body = heat-resistant ceramic clay, interior ceramic coating (silicone resin finish); lid = pottery
- Made in: Japan (Banko)
- Notes: Open flame OK; induction (IH) OK (with the separately sold Style Stainless Plate); microwave OK; dishwasher OK; oven OK (with the lid removed)
The No. 6 size (for 1 to 2 people) is a good size for solo hot pot or small meals. Besides hot pot, it works as a cooking pot for soups and stews. It is handy in many situations, such as a pot for serving separate portions when family members eat at different times, or for making udon as a late-night snack.
With the separately sold "Style Stainless Plate," it also works on IH cookers.
Dishwasher-Safe [Banko Ware] Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Rice Pot, 3 Go
- Product name: Dishwasher-Safe [Banko Ware] Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Rice Pot, 3 Go (食洗機対応【萬古焼】焦げ付き落としやすいご飯鍋3合)
- Release date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Price: ¥6,990 (¥7,689 tax included)
- Size: W24 × D21.5 × H15 cm / full capacity 1,600 ml, suitable capacity 1,200 ml / weight approx. 1,780 g
- Material: Body = heat-resistant ceramic clay, interior ceramic coating (silicone resin finish); lid = pottery
- Made in: Japan (Banko)
- Notes: Open flame OK; induction (IH) not usable; microwave OK; dishwasher OK; oven OK (with the lid removed)
This 3-go rice pot uses Banko ware's high heat retention to cook fluffy rice. The burnt-on and stuck-on residue on the pot bottom that people worry about after cooking rice is easier to remove thanks to the easy-care finish. Besides making daily rice simple to cook, it also helps lighten the dishwashing burden.
Style Stainless Plate Φ15cm for Donabe
- Product name: Style Stainless Plate Φ15cm for Donabe (スタイル ステンレスプレート Φ15cm 土鍋用)
- Release date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Price: ¥1,690 (¥1,859 tax included)
- Size: Φ15 cm, thickness 0.8 mm
- Material: 18-8 stainless steel
This stainless plate is placed at the bottom of a donabe. Placing it in a compatible pot makes the pot usable on IH.
Compatible donabe:
- Dishwasher-Safe [Banko Ware] Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe No. 6, Black (食洗機対応【萬古焼】焦げ付き落としやすい土鍋6号 ブラック)
- Dishwasher-Safe [Banko Ware] Easy-to-Remove Burnt-On Residue Donabe No. 9, Black (食洗機対応【萬古焼】焦げ付き落としやすい土鍋9号 ブラック)
More Items for Comfortable Winter Hot Pot Time
Flacco Ceramic IH Two-Handled Pot 26cm Dark Blue
- Product name: Flacco Ceramic IH Two-Handled Pot 26cm Dark Blue (フラッコ セラミックIH両手鍋 26cm ダークブルー)
- Release date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Price: ¥5,390 (¥5,929 tax included)
- Size: Pot body W32.8 × D26 × H8 cm; lid Φ27.5 × H6.5 cm / weight approx. 800 g / full capacity 4 L
- Material: Body = aluminum alloy; bottom = stainless steel (bottom thickness 2.8 mm); inside and outside = ceramic finish; lid = tempered glass, fully physically strengthened; knob = stainless steel
- Notes: Open flame OK; induction (IH) OK; microwave not usable; dishwasher not usable; oven not usable
Because it is made of aluminum, this two-handled pot is lightweight, easy to carry even with food inside, and easy to handle when washing.
The ceramic coating on both the inside and outside makes dirt easy to remove and care simple. The inside is a light color, so the colors of ingredients and dishes are easy to see, and the tall, softly domed lid also accommodates hot pot packed with vegetables.
The stainless knob and glass lid give it a modern look, and it is also recommended for Western-style pots such as pot-au-feu and tomato hot pot. After cooking, it can go straight to the table.
Ceramic IH Two-Handled Pot 21cm Bordeaux
- Product name: Ceramic IH Two-Handled Pot 21cm Bordeaux (セラミックIH両手鍋 21cm ボルドー)
- Release date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Price: ¥3,990 (¥4,389 tax included)
- Size: W29.5 × D25 × H12 cm / weight 1,100 g / full capacity 2.9 L
- Material: Body = aluminum alloy; bottom = stainless steel (total plate thickness 3.5 mm); inside and outside = ceramic finish; lid = tempered glass, fully physically strengthened; knob = phenolic resin
- Notes: Open flame OK; induction (IH) OK; microwave not usable; dishwasher not usable; oven OK (remove the lid)
Because it is made of aluminum, this two-handled pot is lightweight and easy to handle both while cooking and when washing.
The ceramic coating on both the inside and outside makes dirt easy to remove, and it is useful for everyday cooking. The inside is a light color, so the colors of ingredients and dishes are easy to see, and the glass lid lets you check the pot while cooking, so heat level and doneness are clear at a glance. The lid knob also has a convenient dent for resting cooking chopsticks and similar utensils.
Compact yet easy to use, it works for a wide range of dishes, including stews and hot pot.
[Mino Ware] Tsuya Tonsui
- Product name: [Mino Ware] Tsuya Tonsui (【美濃焼】ツヤとんすい)
- Release date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Price: ¥790 (¥869 tax included)
- Colors: Ivory, dark green, dark gray, bordeaux
- Size: W14.5 × D12.5 × H5.4 cm / weight approx. 190 g / full capacity 240 ml, suitable capacity 130 ml
- Material: Porcelain
- Made in: Japan (Mino)
- Notes: Microwave OK; dishwasher OK; oven not usable
This simple Mino ware tonsui is easy to use as a small serving bowl for hot pot. It does not compete with the colors of the food, and the warm colors give it a gentle look.
Its easy-to-hold size is useful for everyday use too, such as serving side dishes or simmered dishes. It is a bowl that blends into the table in any season.
[Mino Ware] Tsuya Renge
- Product name: [Mino Ware] Tsuya Renge (【美濃焼】ツヤレンゲ)
- Release date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Price: ¥450 (¥495 tax included)
- Colors: Dark green, dark gray, ivory
- Size: W15.5 × D4.5 × H3.3 cm / weight approx. 55 g
- Material: Porcelain
- Made in: Japan (Mino)
- Notes: Microwave OK; dishwasher OK; oven not usable
This simple Mino ware renge is easy to use for hot pot and soup dishes. It comes in calm colors that do not compete with the colors of the ingredients, and it is designed for a smooth feel in the mouth.
Its size fits comfortably in the hand, and it is useful not only for hot pot but also for noodle dishes such as udon and ramen. It is an item that is easy to use casually at everyday meals.
KEYUCA THANKS WEEK: 10x KEYUCA Points on All Products
KEYUCA is holding "KEYUCA THANKS WEEK" from Friday, October 16 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026. During the period, KEYUCA points are awarded at 10 times the usual rate on all products, including furniture, curtains, housewares, apparel, and sweets. It is a chance to choose from a wide range of items for daily life, from kitchen goods to interior items, apparel, furniture, and curtains, all at once and at a better value.
- Period: Friday, October 16 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Details: KEYUCA points awarded at 10 times the usual rate
- Eligible products: All furniture, curtains, housewares, apparel, and sweets (baked and fresh confectionery sold at sweets stores only are also eligible)
- Eligible stores: KEYUCA stores (store list) and the official online shop (https://www.keyuca.com)
- Note: The online shop campaign runs from 10:00 AM on Friday, October 16 to 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 4
In-Store Corner on "Easy, Delicious Health Management"
Through October 25, KEYUCA is running a corner themed "Easy, Delicious Health Management" (ラクしておいしく体調管理) in the housewares sections of its stores nationwide. It gathers related items, including pots and tableware for enjoying hot pot and soup, pot series designed for easy care, and other products that make everything from cooking to cleanup more comfortable.
