Kamameshi

Kamameshi is a rice dish prepared in an iron pot with small amounts of meat, seafood and vegetables. It's typically flavored the usual suspects: soy sauce and mirin. Kamameshi is traditionally a communal food served at events. It's also prepared in times of crisis such as after an earthquake. Kamameshi is also available precooked from grocery stores and is a popular rice for bento. At restaurants, it is often served in a cooker and heated at your table.