A Japanese umbrella with a design that looks like nine tails dancing.

Nine tails are said to be a good omen for prosperous business, increased financial luck, and a peaceful world. The fox also carries the message of living your life in your own way.We carry a variety of Japanese umbrellas.Each plant and animal has a meaning, so you can express yourself with the Japanese umbrella that suits you. How about taking a look?

Japanese umbrellas are often used as props during dances such as Japanese dance and Kabuki.  You can feel the original quality of the Japanese umbrella, the handle is beautiful, and the structure is light enough to be used for long dances, so you won't get tired.

It was introduced from China around the Heian period with a Japanese twist, and was used in the past to ward off evil spirits and to show authority.

This umbrella features a bold, modern Japanese graphic design on the entire surface of the umbrella cloth. The seams are also beautiful. Due to its compact size, it can be easily folded for storage. The frame is made of light and flexible wood, making it a durable umbrella that is easy to carry. This umbrella has a good design and is easy to use, and is designed to be carried around so that it can also be used as a parasol.

In the past, many bijinga paintings depict women holding beautiful Japanese umbrellas, which shows that they captured the hearts of women as a trendy fashion item of the time.

As a side note, Japanese umbrellas are also called ``kara umbrellas,'' and there are theories that they were introduced from the Tang Dynasty, and that the name came from the abbreviation of ``karakuri umbrellas'' because they could be opened and closed. 

*This item is made to be slightly more compact than a regular umbrella size to reduce weight, so please check the size listed before purchasing.