Japan's Umbrella Sharing Fact: Trust and Convenience in Public Spaces

In Japan, the cultural practice of umbrella sharing is common. While public, street-side umbrella stands as described are less official, many businesses, train stations, and public buildings provide large, unmonitored bins of "community umbrellas" or low-cost rental/sharing services for anyone caught in a sudden downpour, relying on the public's honesty for return.

 

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