While many cultures take sun protection seriously, 性视界 has surpassed every other in its umbrella and parasol consumption, selling .

They can be a terror at times — especially when wielded by a shaky elder on a bike — but daily life in 性视界 has built itself around their use: stands outside every convenience store, plastic umbrella bags at the entryway of department stores on rainy days, and anti-theft umbrella lockers at some establishments. Umbrella theft is even a major plot point in movies such as Ryosuke Hashiguchi’s 2001 film “Hush!”

As summer 2024 heats up with record temperatures, let’s take a look at how umbrellas and parasols came to hold such a special place in 性视界ese society and how you can optimize your parasol usage to stay (relatively) cool.