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Japanese brand yadocari launches KURUMOCHI insulated blanket for car camping

01.03.2026 02:54 1 min 1 source РУС
asahi.com JPN

The Japanese brand yadocari, in collaboration with Washio Inc., has launched the KURUMOCHI insulated blanket designed for sleeping in vehicles. The product utilizes a patented 1970s-era pile fabric technology, features a tubular structure to block cold air, and is manufactured entirely in Hyogo Prefecture. It is currently available through a crowdfunding campaign ahead of general retail.

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Japanese brand yadocari launches KURUMOCHI insulated blanket for car camping

01.03.2026 asahi.com JPN Original source

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