日傘(Higasa)

日傘(Higasa) means an umbrella to avoid direct sunlight.
When summer comes, we often see a lot of women using an UV umbrella.
An UV umbrella was originally recognized as one of their fashion items, however, more and more men also use one to avoid summer heat.
I tried using an UV umbrella, too. I think it is completely different how I sense the temperature!
These days a variety of 晴雨兼用傘(Seiukenyogasa, an UV umbrella also available on a rainy day) is sold too. Having this kind of umbrella serve a double purpose!