why is this product I received is made in China? when there are many people saying it is manufactured in japan? is there a japanese version to it
744785
It is a Japanese company but from what I can understand, the product is made in China like most of the products today. I'm still very happy with it after a couple months. For grinding espresso it works just fine if you don't mind turning the handle for a couple minutes.
2075480
It's companay is Japan but this is made in China. If you want Japanese made, you need to get JNP model. See my review for the difference.
671300
Correction.Correction:The other purchaser is correct. Product made in China for a Japanese company
1858248
Yes. this model is made in japan. I was looking for that too, other model not so sure..
540320
Hi, The package stated that it is crafted in Japan. Hope I helped answering the question you had.
1373305
The package says "Made in Japan". Made could mean assembled or manufactured, it does not always mean that it is assembled in Japan from all Japanese components by Japanese workers.
220473
Mine was made in China. It has worked very well for me so far. I have had it about 8 months and have used it a few times.
1827202
Yes, it's made in Japan. I still have the label on mine that says it is. And I love this product!
700812
Hi, this product is made in Japan, i used it for many time, is excelent i recomend it
2204078
This one is made in China. We do have the one made in Japan, but you have to contact us to order. 510 487 1682
2111362
Mine is clearly marked "made in China" but it seems to be very reliable, is built very solidly and works pretty much as expected. Almost every consumer electronic product retailing at under $1000 of Japanese design is now made in China or Korea. This is clearly a Tascam designed product, and hopefully, Tascam also oversees the quality assurance of the production line. They are , of course, putting their corporate reputation on the line. It's interesting that many people today see Japanese made products as a "gold standard". I'm old enough to remember when most Japanese export products were literally made out of metal recycled from soda and beer cans and were likely to fail in the first few minutes of operation, if they worked at all. Just wait a couple of years and there will be people wishing for Chinese manufactured electronic products, since most production will then be shifted to Iraq and Afghanistan. Anyway, China or Japan, it really shouldn't matter if the device works well (as long as you don't worry about it being made of lead, melamine and used Toyota accelerator pedal assemblies). :-)
706643
Hi, I have this model and I am absolutely happy with it. I canot tell the difference with other models, but if you have any specific questions, I would be happy to answer. PS. Made in JAPAN- this is the major difference)))
2087405
I don't see anything in English that says made in Japan. Except for some English instructions in a small booklet, everything else on the box and inside is written in what I believe to be Japanese.
138750
I just checked the filters and they say JAPAN as opposed to CHINA. I think you are good to go in that arena. Regards. Tom
1508963
Yes it is made in China. The Japanese costs a little more. I was also debating what to do and I can tell you this one works really well for rice (haiga). I did not try the steamer etc.
2075481
It is labeled Made in Japan. I think it doesn't have the same quality like the original Tiger I used to have. The parts may have be made or assemble in China. It doesn't function like my original Tiger rice maker 12 years ago. I'm saying there's is no guarantee.
1450329
I bought one less than a year ago, and mine was made in Japan, it probably still is. It is wonderful, I wouldn't be without one.