From traditional umbrellas made with paper and bamboo to the clear, plastic umbrellas available at convenience stores, and beyond, we take a look at how Japan keeps off the rain and sun. During ...

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 with traditional Japanese designs, ...

In Japan, umbrellas don't just block rain or sun – they're spiritual tools capable of summoning spirits. Across much of the world, umbrellas are simply used to shield people from the rain or to shade ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: This is a technique called dobari. It's the most difficult step out of hundreds in making wagasa, or traditional Japanese umbrellas. If the paper is ...