has placed spare umbrellas at about 1,200 depots at train stations and other major facilities across 14 prefectures in Japan. “Kasa” is Japanese for umbrella. The umbrellas can be rented via ...

Like the curved corners of classical Japanese roofs, the houju wards off evil spirits, protecting the rest of the lantern. Kasa Meaning “umbrella,” it keeps weather off the firebox below.