IH = high power and uniform heating, pressuring = makes rices softer and viscous, but still remains somewhat tough. Generally high power is considered to impor

IH = high power and uniform heating, pressuring = makes rices softer and viscous, but still remains somewhat tough. Generally high power is considered to important for Japanese people to make delicious rice, I highly recommend it if it's affordable. Pressuring is a bit controversial because some people not like softer rice, so some maker (Mitsubishi) still make high-end rice cooker without pressuring.