Puppies, kittens, small children, and Etsuko Ichihara, who opens the door a little and quietly asks what we are doing. Animals and people peeking out from the shadows are somehow endearing, aren't they?

The "Goggles Umbrella" is, as the name suggests, an umbrella with a small goggle-like window attached to its small section. Looking out through this small window, you may be able to make yourself look a little cuter.


The "Goggle Umbrella" is characterized by its deep curves. If a normal umbrella is shaped like a shiitake mushroom, the "Goggle Umbrella" is similar to an enokitake mushroom. This deep curve makes it more resistant to wind and sideways rain than a normal umbrella.


However, it also tends to reduce forward visibility. To prevent this, a pair of goggles (a small window like a goggle) was installed.


Although there is a practical aspect to this design, the real purpose of this design is to create a cute effect. As the sales website says, "Let's start your sneaking trip while peeking out through the magic window. To add to the "ninja trip" feeling (?) To add to the "ninja trip" atmosphere, the umbrella's pebble butt is designed to resemble a periscope.



If you try to "take a trip with a friend" with this umbrella, you may enjoy a rainy day a little more than usual. It's a conspicuous umbrella, so there is a very high possibility that he will be able to see you peeking through it, but even if that happens, don't worry. He'll think you're cute when he sees you peeking through the goggles.





The goggles are sold through mail order sites such as 25togo Design Store. Prices vary depending on the sales site, but seem to be around $30 to $40.