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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Hit Product in Japan – Tatamet


I heard that Tatamet becomes a hit product after the big disaster happened in Japan.
What is Tatamet? ...................................
















This is called Tatamet.

Why is this calld Tatamet? 
This Tatamet is..................................



















It is "foldabe."

Tatamu (to fold up; to shut up; to close) + Helmet = Tatamet



Quiz
Another wellknown/famous Japanese product comes from the word, Tatamu.
Wat is that?

Answer

“Tatami 畳み（たたみ）” (tatmi mat)
The word tatami comes from the verb "tatamu," which means to fold or pile up.
Tatami used to be piled up when people do not use them.






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2 comments:

  1. BobbyJune 12, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    This is interesting. So you store them in your home or at work to wear if there is another earthquake? How is it suggested that they be used?

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  2. Nami OharaJune 12, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Tatamet is a portable helmet. The company who developed Tatamet sells Kakumet. This Kakumet is storable.

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