The solar-powered flashlight “Tovos” has been available for pre-sale on the Japanese crowdfunding site “Make” since April 14, and has been gaining popularity with sales exceeding 6 million yen. The Tovos is unique in that the solar panel can be stored in a cylindrical body like toilet paper. The Tovos is unique in that the solar panel can be stored in the cylindrical body like toilet paper. Flashlights are recognized as an essential item not only for camping, but also in times of disaster in Japan, where major earthquakes occur, and are a popular crowdfunding product category.