I bought one in May 2018. I worked for about 2-wks then burned out when we left it on overnight with the yellow light.  So we returned it to RC Willey.  They gave us a new one. Again, same problem, it burned out on the yellow light and would not start again.  So I returned it got full refund.  I am not going to get a "Made in Japan" rice cooker. Perhaps a Tiger Brand.  I'm sure this model here was made in China. It acts like it.