OSAKA -- After three years of design development, industrial gas company Iwatani is launching a portable cassette gas "fireplace" that will hit store shelves in Japan starting this summer.
After three years of design trial and error, gas company aims for strong retail success

Iwatani, known for its cassette gas cooking stoves, is launching a small "fireplace" for the home decor market. (Courtesy of Iwatani)
OSAKA -- After three years of design development, industrial gas company Iwatani is launching a portable cassette gas "fireplace" that will hit store shelves in Japan starting this summer.