Dangers of umbrella stabbing highlighted in cautionary manga
One rainy day, manga artist 青木ぼんろ Bonro Aoki (@aobonro) was carrying an umbrella as he walked into a train station. He was minding his own…
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Add sparkle to gray skies with cute umbrellas designed by “cream soda craftsman” tsunekawa
Japanese “Cream Soda Craftsman” tsunekawa Some of our readers may remember tsunekawa from our recent article in which we introduced the self-professed Japanese “cream soda…
Moominvalley Park’s umbrella sky to be upcycled by sustainable plastic brand PLASTICITY
Moomin Monogatari Co., Ltd., which operates the Momminvalley Park in Japan, has announced their plans for the “Moominvalley and Umbrellas” display which will be held…
These iridescent “aurora” umbrellas by Wpc. look great in selfies, are trending on social media
Last year, World Party Co., Ltd. released fashionable plastic umbrellas with an iridescent sheen. Sometimes described as “holographic” (although they don’t display holograms) in other…
Japanese service lends “Weathering with You” clear umbrellas with Hina floating in the sky
On January 3rd, 2021, Makoto Shinkai’s popular 2019 romantic fantasy anime film 天気の子 Weathering with You will be broadcast on Japanese television for the first…
Japanese service upcycling vintage kimonos into one-of-a-kind parasols now available online
In Japan, colorful silk kimonos with beautiful patterns are often passed down from mother to daughter, and sometimes purchased for coming-of-age ceremonies and weddings. However,…
Give yourself a starry and lunar aura with Japan’s beautiful full moon umbrella
If you’re not looking to settle for the clear and cheap umbrellas you see at convenience stores in Japan, you can always opt for giant…
Japan’s fried shrimp umbrella is weirdly realistic yet weirdly stylish
Felissimo are a Japanese brand that specialise in cute, fun, and strange items that you never knew you needed. Their eccentric YOU+MORE series (a play…
Exquisite Japanese jellyfish umbrellas will turn your rainy skies into an ocean view
From the traditional to the modern, we have introduced many unique and attractive umbrellas here at grape Japan. We’ve seen colorful umbrellas and plastic umbrellas…
Discarded plastic umbrellas are reborn as fashionable bags and accessories by sustainable brand PLASTICITY
The clear plastic umbrella: from trend to trash When Beat Takeshi appeared with a plastic umbrella in the seminal film Battle Royale (2000), many audience…
Clear Japanese Umbrellas With Traditional Art Motifs Pair Perfectly With Kimono And Yukata
Earlier this year, we saw a stunningly gorgeous traditional Japanese style umbrella (wagasa) inspired by the country’s equally beautiful cherry blossom season. While fluttering sakura…
Beautiful Japanese Traditional Paper Sakura Umbrella Is Perfect For Cherry Blossom Season
This year, Japan is pleasantly surprised to see the gorgeous sakura season approach early and add a beautiful coat of cherry blossoms to the country,…
Carry Around Your Own “Anti-Rain A.T. Field” With These Elegant Evangelion Umbrellas
Maehara Kouei Shouten 前原光榮商店, makers of Western style umbrellas, now in their 70th year of business, are famous for producing elegant, sturdy umbrellas made with…
A Japanese Twitter User Illustrates How Not To Hold Your Umbrella
Did you ever think that people just don’t hold their umbrellas wrong? Well, Twitter user haniho_stamp（@kutel4） always thought so. Especially so, since he is belonephobic…
This Strap Keeps A Watchful Eye On Your Umbrella To Ward Off Would-Be Thieves
If you have ever been to Japan on a rainy day, you may be surprised to see how many umbrellas come out at the first…