Asahi Light Metal

Asahi Light Metal Industry was born during the wartime period in 1944 as a rice cooker maker. Since then, with the theme of "cooking equipment that protects the health of the family," it is a cooking equipment specialty manufacturer that has continued to develop and improve pressure cookers and cast iron pots.

The signature work "Zero Katsuryoku Nabe" achieved the world's top-class cooking pressure for household use, enabling dishes that finish soft and delicious in a short time. From curry and kakuni to white rice, brown rice, and simmered beans, it elevates the standards of home cooking to a higher level of flavor.

On the frying pan side, centered on the cast iron frying pan "All Pan," the company proposes a cooking style that finishes deliciously while minimizing water and oil. The brand also develops products that comprehensively support the entire kitchen — including "Space Pan" that utilizes the fish grill, the vacuum storage container series, and the doctor-supervised Doctor Series.

The direct sales style that started from catalog mail order has now developed into the official online shop and member services. Through recipe books, web recipes, and video content, the company continues to propose not just tools but also "ways of living."

Japan's top-class household pressure cooker

"Zero Katsuryoku Nabe" finishes bean dishes, kakuni (simmered pork), and even rice in a short time with high cooking pressure and approximately 128°C high-temperature cooking. With "0-minute cooking" recipes, it makes daily meal preparation significantly easier.

Cast iron frying pan of "no water? no oil!"

The "All Pan" series leverages the thickness and heat retention unique to cast iron. A long-selling frying pan that draws out the umami of ingredients even with minimal water or oil. An all-purpose player that handles grilling, simmering, steaming, and rice cooking in one pan.

Direct sales and after-sales service for long-term use

Adopting a direct-from-manufacturer sales style, the company has built systems that support the "after purchase" — including parts sales, long-term warranties, and frying pan re-processing services. Manufacturing is based on the premise of long-term use.