Nagoya Takashimaya is expanding its UV protection lineup this summer with its "Umbrella Festival (Kasa Fes)," billed as one of the largest selections in the Tokai region. The event runs from May 27 (Wednesday) to June 25 (Thursday), 2026, on the 1st floor Women's Accessories area, featuring around 2,000 sun umbrellas for the period. Building on last year's inaugural event — which saw umbrella sales grow roughly 90% year-on-year (compared to the same days of the week, May 28–June 24) — this year's edition expands the floor area by up to 20% and increases stock by 10%. Beyond umbrellas, the store is also introducing UV-shielding hats and cooling sun care products across multiple floors.
[Shield] "Umbrella Festival" — Approximately 2,000 Umbrellas
■ 1F Women's Accessories ■ Period: May 27 (Wed) – June 25 (Thu)
This year's selection puts extra emphasis on high-performance parasols with superior heat-shielding and light-blocking properties. Men's and children's umbrellas also feature in the lineup.
Fuwa Cool — ¥16,500 (New Product / Rain & Shine)
A 5-layer construction combined with silky pearl-processed fabric delivers a heat-shielding rate of 65% or more — a first for this festival. The inner white surface makes skin appear brighter. Specs: light-shielding rate 99.99%+, UV cut rate 99%+, near-infrared ray shielding rate 99.9%+, heat-shielding rate 65%+.
Viewrance — ¥15,950 (New Product / Rain & Shine)
A ribbon-style design created by gathering the edge of the fabric. The upscale wooden handle adds a touch of luxury, and the dome-shaped silhouette blocks UV rays from multiple directions. Specs: light-shielding / UV cut rate 100% (measured by Kaken Test Center using Toray Summer Shield fabric), UPF50+, heat-shielding effect.
Antule (untule) — ¥14,850 (Rain & Shine)
A rounded dome silhouette that blocks UV rays from all sides. Available June 3 (Wed) to 9 (Tue) at the 1F South Escalator Event Spot.
Mackintosh Philosophy — ¥9,900 (Rain & Shine)
A lightweight, compact model with a diameter of approximately 96 cm — lighter than a smartphone — that still provides solid body coverage. Specs: light-shielding / UV cut rate 100%, heat-shielding effect.
Polo Ralph Lauren — ¥11,000 (Rain & Shine, Men's)
A double-jump type that opens and closes with the push of a button, aimed at the growing market for men's sun umbrellas. Specs: light-shielding rate 100%, UV cut rate 100%, heat-shielding effect.
Ashiya Rosablan — Parent & Child Matching Set (Rain & Shine)
Left: Women's sun umbrella — ¥14,850 / Right: Children's sun umbrella — ¥12,100. The children's model features a finger-safe design. Available May 27 (Wed) to June 2 (Tue) at the 1F South Escalator Event Spot.
Men's Umbrellas — Expanded Selection at 8F Sundries
A dedicated men's parasol section at the 8F Sundries floor is running until July 28 (Tuesday) (excluding June 3–8). The range of high-shielding models using Toray Summer Shield fabric has been expanded from 4 types to 10 types.
Men's Sun Umbrella (Rain & Shine) — ¥16,500 Light-shielding rate 99.99%+, UV cut rate 99%+, heat-shielding effect.
[Wear] UV-Blocking Hats Using Umbrella Fabric
■ 1F Women's Accessories
New summer styles have arrived for the "wearable parasol" hat line that uses Toray Summer Shield fabric — the same high-performance material found in sun umbrellas. Customer feedback has been incorporated into the new designs.
Viewrance Hat — ¥25,300 (New Product)
The brim uses Toray Summer Shield parasol fabric, providing light-shielding / UV cut rate 100%, UPF50+, and heat-shielding effect.
[Apply] Cooling UV Skincare
■ 3F Cosmetics
For skin-applied UV protection, two cooling products are available at the 3F Cosmetics floor.
Celvoke — Icy Frost Retouch Cushion — ¥4,950
A summer cushion foundation containing menthol (a cooling ingredient) that helps control pores and shine. SPF32, PA+++.
SENSAI — SB Cooling Protective Sun Care Spray — ¥10,450
An SPF50+ PA++++ UV spray that uses the heat of evaporation to create a -3°C sensation at the moment of application. *Image is for illustrative purposes.
*All prices include consumption tax.
