Janome umbrella

Miyavifan · (#1 (**permalink**))

Would this be weird for an American(or anyone else) to have?
(I'm thinking of buying one, since I saw them at cdjapan.)

They're less expensive here, by about $60.
Unique Japan - Kyoto Janome Wagasa Umbrella (available in red & purple)

allie2590 · (#2 (**permalink**))

I imagine it would something cool to have, but you'd probably get some strange looks if you left the house with it. I personally think they're lovely.

reihiino · (#3 (**permalink**))

i say go for it...I'd get one too, but knowing my luck i'd do something stupid & break it (& in front of a cute guy too...>_>)

Miyavifan · (#4 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by allie2590

I imagine it would something cool to have, but you'd probably get some strange looks if you left the house with it. I personally think they're lovely.

Yeah, you're probably right.

If I really didn't care though, I'd go out with it anyway. long as I had an outfit that went with it. I wouldn't want to be mis-matching.

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Originally Posted by reihiino

i say go for it...I'd get one too, but knowing my luck i'd do something stupid & break it (& in front of a cute guy too...>_>)

Thanks.

same here. but for me it'd probably be out of clumsiness. I am that way, sometimes.

MMM · (#5 (**permalink**))

I am sure you know you can find Wagasa for MUCH cheaper than that. This are very high end (and very nice) but if you just want a Japanese parasol they are available for under 20 dollars.

Miyavifan · (#6 (**permalink**))

I haven't done alot of comparison shopping, as I'm still in the thinking stages.

I don't want something cheap.

I don't want it just for ornamentation, either.

Tangram · (#7 (**permalink**))

Being fair skinned and allergic to sunscreen, I typically take a parasol with me when I know I'll be outside for a while. Never a Japanese-styled one, but all the same. I get silly looks sometimes, but mostly compliments. I say go for it!

Miyavifan · (#8 (**permalink**))

@ Tangram

(I'm fair-skinned too. I burn, then tan.
I didn't know it was possible to be allergic to sunscreen.)

Thank you.

Tangram · (#9 (**permalink**))

Yes, I get rather bad hives when I apply just about any sunscreen. And I don't tan after burning. =( If nothing else, you can lie and use my situation as an excuse if someone's giving you funny looks!

Miyavifan · (#10 (**permalink**))

(oh, yikes)
Yeah, I could do that.
It would take a while to save up for, though.