An Aikasa umbrella rental spot is seen beside an escalator at Jimbocho Station in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 12, 2024. (Mainichi/Kohei Chiwaki) TOKYO -- Umbrella rental services are spreading ...

Shibuya Ward and Tokyu Fudosan Holdings announced Wednesday the launch of the "Umbrella-free city Shibuya" initiative, in a bid to cut plastic waste and carbon emissions. Partnering with Aikasa ...

TOKYO -- Umbrella rental services are spreading rapidly in Japan, and behind this may be consumers' growing awareness of environmental issues caused by the market-dominant and cheap plastic ...