“Multi-functional and compact” home appliances are currently trending. This spring, compact home appliances that are both versatile and portable are appearing one after another. Here, we introduce the latest convenient home appliances highly recommended by home appliance enthusiast, Tetsuto Fujiyama! (Product prices fluctuate. Some stores may not carry certain products)

Over 4 million units shipped in total! A super popular single-slice toaster

Aladdin's super popular toaster now has a new single-slice "Graphite Toaster"!

Equipped with the patented "Graphite Heater" technology, it heats up in a surprising 0.2 seconds! As it's a near-infrared heater, the surface becomes crispy and the inside chewy. It's recommended not only for toast but also for reheating fried foods like fried chiken.

Another great feature is that you can make fried eggs with the mini grill pan. Just cover it and heat for about 4 minutes to make a fried egg. The mini grill pan is only included with the single-slice size! You can also make various other dishes like French toast and mochi pizza.

Keep food warm anytime! A warming mat that stores compactly

For families whose meal times tend to vary, we recommend Russell Hobbs' warming mat, the "Food Warmer Pad."

The temperature can be adjusted in 4 stages from 45 to 100 degrees. It's an excellent product that can be used with aluminum foil, which cannot be used in microwave ovens, and non-IH compatible pots. It can keep food warm in its container.

Since it's lightweight and made of soft material, you can roll it up compactly for storage when not in use!

A big boom! Portable cordless mixer

The Recolte "Cordless Solo Blender," just released in March, is almost the same size as a 500ml plastic bottle, making it convenient to carry. It's also lightweight at 420g.

Equipped with a high-performance DC motor, it's powerful despite its compact size. It can crush household ice and semi-frozen fruits, allowing you to make smoothies, cocktails, and other favorite drinks in just 46 seconds. The silicone bottom provides excellent stability!

There are also various other arrangements like shakes and soups. You can detach it from the main unit and drink from it like a bottle, or even flip it over and use it as a glass. You can enjoy freshly made drinks as they are, so there's no extra washing up, and you can enjoy it easily anytime, anywhere.

Powerful even without a cord! Handheld high-pressure washer

Released in 2025, the "OC HANDY COMPACT (Handy Air)" is Kärcher's smallest high-pressure washer ever. It's foldable, weighs about 780g, and is ultra-compact, palm-sized!

It's rechargeable, making it convenient to carry. It can be connected to a plastic bottle, allowing for easy use anywhere. It can also draw water from a bucket, enabling prolonged use. The water jet can be switched between 4 types, allowing for cleaning according to the location and purpose.

A definite hit! Latest handheld fan

From Shark, famous for vacuum cleaners, comes the "ChillPill Personal Cooling Fan," a handheld fan packed with cooling features! Despite its compact size, it offers powerful airflow with 10 adjustable fan speeds.

Its biggest feature is a cooling system that can be used in three styles. By attaching the included attachment, it transforms into a cool mist. Since it's a fine dry mist, it can be used indoors without getting wet.

Also, by attaching the cooling plate and applying it to your wrist or neck, you can cool down by up to 9 degrees Celsius! You can also rotate the handle and use it on a tabletop. With separately sold accessories, it can be attached to bags and strollers, making it recommended for outings from now on.

Supports from sleep to waking! A bedroom-specific multi-functional air purifier

From Blueair, a Swedish air purifier brand, comes the latest model "Mini Restful Air Purifier"! This air purifier is specialized for bedrooms, and despite its compact size, it covers up to 12 tatami mats space. It boasts amazing air purification capabilities, removing even 0.1 micron particles and odors.

It also has a light function with 3 adjustable levels. Additionally, the sunrise clock function gradually turns on the light 15 minutes before the alarm sounds, replicating the natural light changes of a sunrise. It wakes you up pleasantly with light and sound.

It also has a USB plug, so you can charge your smartphone. Furthermore, it can be operated in conjunction with a smartphone app. There's also a silent mode, so it won't disturb your sleep.

Why not try out these "multi-functional and compact" latest home appliances?

From CBC TV "Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times" broadcast on Saturday, April 18, 2026. *Information in the article is as of the broadcast date.