umbrellas

Testing out the parasol that boasts lowering temperatures by 13.7 degrees

Will the real slim and shady parasol please stand up?

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Studio Ghibli releases art crystal puzzles and folding umbrellas for rainy season in Japan

New line of products has us looking forward to rainy days.

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Crafting an easy hands-free umbrella with a few ordinary household items

Hey! Hands off that umbrella!

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Sickle-wielding attacker safely fended off by victim’s umbrella in Aomori

The umbrella is mightier than the sickle.

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Super Mario umbrellas let you recreate scenes from the Nintendo classic on rainy days【Photos】

Multiple designs to keep you dry and show off your love for the start of the Super Mario franchise.

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Is it time for men in Japan to start using parasols? Survey says guys ready to get out of the sun

Extremely strong support for men’s parasols found among teen respondents.

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How to stop your umbrella from getting stolen in Japan during the pandemic

Simple anti-theft hack to protect your brolly from thieves.

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Are you brave enough to wear Thanko’s new Folding Umbrella Sometimes Poncho?

When staying dry is more important than the way you look.

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An umbrella to keep your backpack dry is just the thing we need this rainy season

No more wet backs and soggy backpacks with this umbrella!

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Japanese cat enjoys walks in the rain with his adorable tiny umbrella【Photos】

Not that long ago Miru was a stray, but now he’s living the good life.

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Relive an iconic scene from anime Weathering with You with Japan’s rentable Hina umbrellas

Take Hina with you for all kinds of weather this weekend!

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A tale on the etiquette of using Japan’s plastic umbrella covers

Our reporter gets a rude surprise while trying to ethically sheathe his umbrella.

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How to stay cool in Japan this summer? With a mist-spraying Fanbrella

Push the parasol into a drink bottle and you’ll enjoy a coastal breeze all day long.

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Tokyo announces new heat prevention measure for 2020 Olympics: umbrella hats!

It’s hard to tell whether making people look like mercenary swordsmen of feudal Japan was intentional or not.

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Enjoy the cherry blossoms under a sakura umbrella

Turn heads everywhere you go this hanami season.

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Japanese company’s hands-free umbrella looks like a giant condom for your head【Photos】

Remember to always use protection (from the rain).

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Rain’s age of tyranny is over as we get back the use of our hands with an umbrella hat

Stay dry if not necessarily stylish, even as rainy season does its worst with a giant umbrella hat.

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Japanese vending machines loan out free, recycled umbrellas during the country’s stormy summer

No purchase required, consideration for others strongly encouraged.

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The simplest, most direct way to protect your umbrella from being stolen in Japan

Sometimes, a not-so-gentle reminder is all it takes to make sure your belongings continue to be yours.

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Creepy cool accessory’s clever construction makes the eye go into alert mode when you snap it on.

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