Gen Terao founded BALMUDA in Tokyo in 2003, when he was its only employee. It now makes kitchen appliances and home goods, including The Toaster Pro steam toaster, MoonKettle and The Kettle, The Brew coffee maker, The Lantern, The Speaker, The Clock and the NatureWind Studio fan.
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