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Osaka: Legacy Maker Develops ‘Silent' Umbrella, Rain Sounds Muffled for Blind People

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:25 JST, September 1, 2025

OSAKA — An umbrella developed by a manufacturer in Osaka is gaining popularity among blind people or those who are highly sensitive to noise, as it muffles the sound of raindrops

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