' Tohatsu Corporation' of Tokyo , Japan , was
founded in 1922. It manufactures and sells
outboard motors, pleasure boats, portable fire
pumps, small fire trucks, pumps for
construction and drainage, refrigeration units
for transportation and also does real estate
property management in Japan.
The company was originally named Takata
Motor Research Institute , and manufactured
railcars. Research and development of high-
speed , portable engine generators and radio-
controlled generators began immediately and
were brought to production in 1930. During the
1930s and 40s, Tohatsu consolidated its
product line and moved its corporate office to
Tokyo . In 1950, production and sales of
motorcycles began . 1955 brought aggressive
growth to Tohatsu . Capital increased to 150
million yen and production on a new line of
engines started . Sales offices were established
in Fukuoka , Nagoya , Tokyo , Sendai and
Sapporo. Dealers were set up throughout Japan .