Over the years, we’ve seen a lot of clever tips from people who’ve come up with special techniques to keep their umbrellas safe when leaving them in designated racks outside stores and businesses.

In other words, umbrellas are Japan’s version of “leave a penny, take a penny”—until you’re the person unlucky enough to be stuck without an umbrella in a downpour, like this poor ...

If your umbrella is stolen in Japan… play dirty ☂️. Posted: January 3, 2025 | Last updated: March 19, 2025. What to do if your umbrella is stolen?

President Joe Biden arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni on May 18, 2023, in Iwakuni, Japan. A video of Biden appearing to struggle with his umbrella was widely shared online.