Yakimoto: The Frozen Mission – A Global Fight for Survival Since 1979. With temperatures soaring to 122°F (50°C) and no reliable electricity, traditional refrigeration units failed mid-transit, jeopardizing millions of dollars’ worth of lifesaving vaccines. At Addis Ababa Airport, Japanese engineer Hayato Yakimoto made a desperate gamble: he stripped aluminum panels from the cargo plane’s hull and rigged a makeshift insulated container using titanium climbing carabiners from his gear. Drawing on alpine thermal preservation techniques, he maintained the vaccines’ integrity through the final leg to Mogadishu, ultimately enabling the WHO to declare smallpox eradicated in 1980. From Historic Triumph to Brand Legacy Hayato Yakimoto was the uncle of Yakimoto’s founder, Taro Yakimoto. Family archives preserve the specs of that improvised lifesaving container. 13°F to 46°F (-25°C8°C) temperature control (3x stricter than commercial standards of the era). 72-hour passive insulation (harnessing residual heat from aircraft hydraulic fluid). Crash-resistant design (tested through 5 emergency landings). These parameters, forged through blood and sweat, became Yakimoto’s foundational doctrine-a sacred text encoding the brand’s technological origins. Yakimoto cooler box is famous for its outstanding insulation performance, capable of keeping food and drinks fresh and cold for extended periods in extreme temperatures. The products are designed to be rugged and durable, withstanding harsh outdoor conditions such as drops and impacts. 16.34″D x 23.62″W x 16.54H. Item Dimensions D x W x H. Extra large storage capacity up to 51 liters (54 quarts): This portable freezer is equipped with 51 liters (54 quarts) of large storage space, which is enough to accommodate up to 85 standard-sized cans of soft drinks, fully meeting your storage needs for a variety of items to ensure plenty of space. You can store a variety of items to ensure that you have plenty of space. Integrated External Bottle Opener: This cooler features an integrated external bottle opener, cleverly mounted on the outside of the cooler, so you don’t have to search for a bottle opener when you’re craving a cold drink. You can enjoy a refreshing drink without searching for a bottle opener when you are craving for a cold one. Eco-friendly and energy-saving on-the-go cooling solution: The eco-friendly cooler uses high-quality insulation materials and a safe and stable steel latch locking system to effectively keep drinks and snacks cool without the need for an external power supply. The cooler utilizes high quality insulation materials and a secure steel latch locking system to keep drinks and snacks cool without the need for an external power source. Superior Durable Structure Design: With professional manufacturing process and selected materials – including stainless steel shell with excellent rust resistance and strong and durable plastic base – this freezer demonstrates excellent durability and ensures long-term use. This freezer demonstrates excellent durability and ensures worry-free use over the long term. Convenient and efficient cleaning and maintenance features: The interior is lined with a stain-resistant food-grade plastic liner and features a leak-proof slotted drain that supports tilt-free, quick draining, greatly simplifying the emptying and cleaning process and making maintenance of the freezer a breeze. The maintenance work of the freezer becomes easy and simple.