Are you tired of darting between sheltered buildings every time it rains? Tsuyu — the rainy season — is here, and we’ve got some fantastic rain gear recommendations that will transform your rainy-day dread into excitement. From innovative umbrellas to quirky rain ponchos and comfy rain boots, we’ve curated a collection sure to keep you dry in style. Waterfront Umbrellas It was a wet and windy night as I exited Shibuya Station.
Amid the bustling crowd, I opened my see-through conbini umbrella and set off to meet a friend for dinner. All was well until a huge gust of wind swept through the busy streets, flipping my umbrella inside out and breaking its flimsy metal frame. Conbini umbrellas don’t always hold up, and the proof is the sheer number of broken umbrellas that line the streets on garbage day after a storm.
But there’s no need to worry, as Japan makes top-quality umbrellas. The popular Waterfront brand offers affordable umbrellas perfect for the tsuyu season. Out of Waterfront’s extensive range, my favorite is the Zentenkou line.
The all-weather Zentenkou umbrella features UV, water, wind and heat resistance, making it ideal for any weather condition. It comes in two length options; the small folding umbrella weighs just 270 grams, making it lightweight enough to fit in your bag or back pocket. If you visit Tokyo during tsuyu, stop by Don Quijote, Bic Camera or the Waterfront flagship store in Jiyugaoka to pick up a Waterfront umbrella.
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