Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Indian Cricketers’ Japan Stroll Highlights Popular Transparent Umbrellas
The Indian men’s cricket team is visiting Japan for the Asian Games 2026.
After meeting the Japan cricket team on September 22, some players explored the streets.
Photos showed Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma carrying clear umbrellas.
These umbrellas are very common in Japan.
People can buy them easily at convenience stores and other shops.
The clear plastic lets people see while walking in crowded places.
The umbrellas protect people from rain without blocking their view.
They are different from colorful, handmade umbrellas called wagasa.
The Indian men’s cricket team is touring Japan for the Asian Games 2026.
Players including Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma explored Japan after their September 22 encounter with the Japan cricket team.
Photos of the players drew attention to the transparent umbrellas they carried.
Clear umbrellas are widely available in Japanese convenience stores and shops and are commonly used during unexpected rain.
Their transparent canopies improve visibility in crowded streets and narrow urban sidewalks, distinguishing them from traditional wagasa umbrellas.
- Who
- The Indian men’s cricket team, including Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma.
- What
- Players explored Japan and attracted attention for carrying transparent umbrellas.
- When
- After the teams’ September 22 encounter during the Asian Games 2026 tour.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- The players were exploring the local atmosphere, while the umbrellas offered practical protection from rain and visibility in crowded streets.
- Event
- Indian men’s cricket team tour of Japan
- Competition
- Asian Games 2026
- Players mentioned
- Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma
- Encounter date
- September 22
- Umbrella material
- Clear plastic or vinyl
- Common availability
- Convenience stores and shops in Japan
- Traditional contrast
- Transparent umbrellas differ from traditional wagasa umbrellas