umbrella
It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever seen, and I’m not just saying that because he signs my cheques.
A collaboration between an online retailer and an aquarium dedicated to researching one of Earth’s most fascinating creatures.
Other award-winning items up for sale include rags that look cuter with dirt and tea that tastes like the cosmos.
How would you like a lovely one-of-a-kind parasol made with material from an authentic kimono?
Just what is it about Japanese style umbrellas that captured Salvador Dali’s heart? HIYOSHIYA may give you a hint or two.
We’ve all experienced this frustrating situation–it’s a rainy day, and as if to add insult to injury, your umbrella suddenly decides to break in what has to be an act of sheer defiance against you.
Net users sympathized with the following clip posted by one such unlucky soul. It certainly looks like the umbrella is doing nothing but mocking him, since it only decides to open after flying clean off the handle!
Japanese inventions have a reputation for being incredibly awesome, incredibly bizarre, and, um, even more incredibly bizarre. And this latest creation is no exception: say hello to the chair-umbrella.
Ever needed a seat but all you had was a stupid, useless umbrella? Well never again! Just turn this amazing invention upside-down, open it up, sit on down, and prepare to be stared at and asked if you need to be taken to a hospital.
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