or two burners, while more often it is three to four burners, with a narrow grill underneath for fish or vegetables. In the low-end apartments, stoves are often not built-in but rather a counter-top appliance, which is attached with a hose to a gas or power outlet. In case of earthquakes, the gas tap is to be turned off to prevent fires. Electric rice cooker: Over 95% of Japanese houses have one. Electric water boiler or kettle, particularly for making tea, but also instant ramen Toaster oven Microwave oven or convection microwave Extractor hood or fan Notably absent are large ovens and dishwashers. Large gas ovens are found in some kitchens, particularly in higher-end dwellings, but in most kitchens, convection microwaves are used instead. Dishwashers can commonly be found in the kitchens of houses and condominiums, but rarely in apartments. Portable vacuum flasks are popular for carrying home-brewed tea, particularly hot tea in the winter and cold tea in the summer, particularly cold oolong tea. See also Mizuya Kamado Housing in Japan :Category:Japanese food preparation utensils References External links Entry for daidokoro at JAANUS (Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System). JAANUS entry for kamado (stove), with a good image. Kamado Barbecues Kitchen Kitchen ja:台所