Japan has entered the rainy season. It keeps raining outside everyday and we still feel down even when we go out... But an item has arrived to sweep that feeling away. It goes by the name of Samurai Umbrella.

You hold the Samurai Umbrella with a katana handle. Although according to the Firearm and Sword Possession Control Law you can’t walk around carrying a katana these days, you can still keep the memory of the samurai spirit alive. You can also walk with it slung across your back by using the special shoulder strap that comes with the umbrella. The product is priced at 4,800 yen.

A Japanese proverb says, “A man has seven enemies if he takes a step outside,” but with this umbrella, you don’t need to be scared of your enemies or the rain! ... Maybe...
 

This article has been created in collaboration with
Akiba Keizai Shimbun

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