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Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 4 days ago

Why do the Japanese use umbrellas when it's sunny?

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Why do the Japanese use umbrellas when it's sunny?

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Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 4 days ago
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In Japan, umbrellas don't just block rain or sun – they're spiritual tools capable of summoning spirits.
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    The sun in Japan is on a whole another level. Even if it’s cloudy, even if it’s winter, it’s easy to get a sunburn. People with sensitive skin need to be especially careful.

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      The phrase is a whole 'nother level or a whole other level if you’re boring.

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      What makes Japan special?

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        The middle of Japan is on roughly the same latitude as South Carolina and north Africa.

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          As a weeb living in South Carolina, I feel bad for Japan.

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      Why is that?

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        Guess because UV levels are higher.

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          LOL say what?! [citation needed]

          Reminds me of Fox News saying solar would never work in Germany because they don’t have enough sunlight.

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            https://www.bfs.de/EN/topics/opt/uv/index/worldwide/worldwide.html

            It seems I overestimated the sun in Japan, and it is much rougher elsewhere, closer to the equator.

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              You inspired me to look up a UV index world map!

              The west coast of South America surprised me. And why is Papua New Guinea baking like that?!

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