Sun Umbrella-Sharing Service Launched in Tokyo

   Tokyo, July 11 (Jiji Press)--Nine Japanese railway companies said they have launched a sun-umbrella rental service at major stations in Tokyo, in collaboration with a startup.
   The railway firms, including Tokyo Metro Co. and East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, aim to encourage people to use such protection, which can be used in rain or as a parasol, to counter heatstroke.

(2025/07/11-16:30)