Addressing the 'Anxiety of Closing': The 28,000-unit-selling 'Hare-Shizuku' Parasol Reaches #1 on Rakuten Daily Ranking

Have you ever felt anxious when closing a foldable parasol, thinking it might snap back if you let go because it required more force than expected?

Fun Standard Co., Ltd. (a group company of RKB Mainichi Holdings Corp., headquartered in Onojo City, Fukuoka; Representatives: Ryosuke Oya, Hiroki Sasamori), under its BELLEMOND brand, introduced the 'Hare-Shizuku' series, a parasol designed to alleviate that 'closing anxiety.'

Equipped with a safety lock function that prevents the rod from snapping back even if you let go during manual storage, and featuring 100% light-blocking and 100% UV-cut performance, the 'Hare-Shizuku' parasol reached #1 on the Rakuten daily ranking on May 28, 2026.

A limited-time '1,010 JPY OFF coupon' is available at the official Rakuten shop from May 31, 2026, 11:00 AM to June 9, 2026, 1:59 PM, covering the entire Hare-Shizuku series, including automatic opening/closing models.

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Why does closing a foldable parasol make you anxious?

While automatic opening/closing types are convenient, they require manual force to push the rod back in during storage.

If you cannot push it in completely or accidentally let go mid-way, the rod may snap back with force. This can lead to injuries or accidents, such as hitting your face or body, or coming into contact with people around you, making it a point of concern for safety, not just usability.

Days with heavy luggage, crowds, train platforms: Times when you feel 'rushed' to close are dangerous.

Closing a parasol doesn't always happen in calm places. In front of train station gates, right before boarding a train, at the entrance of commercial facilities, when you have children with you, or when one hand is occupied with shopping bags—in these situations, you may not be able to apply sufficient force to stow the umbrella quickly.

Automatic models, while convenient, require significant force to push in the rod, leading to the anxiety that it might snap back while you are closing it.

'Hare-Shizuku' features a safety lock for 'closing anxiety.'

Hare-Shizuku is designed to ease the fear of the rod snapping back when retracting the umbrella.

The safety lock allows you to retract it step-by-step, providing comfort even for those who are worried about pushing it in with great force at once. We focused on the peace of mind during closing, not just the convenience during opening.

One-touch automatic opening/closing for smooth use on the go.

Hare-Shizuku is designed for one-touch operation, allowing you to open or close it with one hand. It is ideal for daily outings, commuting, school, shopping, or travel, as it can be operated smoothly with a button press.

100% blackout and 100% UV protection: Functional as a parasol.

Hare-Shizuku balances basic parasol performance with its safety lock function.

With 100% blackout and UV protection, it supports your defense against strong sunlight. It is also usable on rainy days, making it versatile for everything from early summer to midsummer outings, travel, outdoor events, and school pickups.

It features 100% blackout, 100% UV cut, and UPF 50+, shielding your skin. High heat-shielding performance reduces the heat from sunlight, with mannequin tests confirming a significant reduction in head temperature.

It is truly a versatile tool, usable on both sunny and rainy days, with high water repellency.