Kyowa Co., Ltd. Launches High-Visibility Rain Covers and Umbrellas to Enhance Children's Safety During Commutes

Kyowa Co., Ltd. (President: Toru Furutajima, Capital: 98 million yen, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), a randoseru manufacturer founded in 1948, has launched a lineup of three 'rain countermeasure goods' designed to ensure safe commutes during the upcoming rainy season and in the face of increasingly frequent sudden downpours.

The 'Super Light Rain Cover' forcefully reflects car headlights across its entire surface, shining brightly even on dark, rainy roads with poor visibility. It features a simple, one-touch design that allows for quick installation in the event of sudden rain. Additionally, the stylish 'Fuwarii Randoseru Cover' protects the bag from dirt and scratches, helping to keep the randoseru clean throughout its six years of use. The lineup also includes the 'Fuwarii Folding Umbrella,' which features the brand's character and clear windows on both the front and back for enhanced visibility.

These products have already garnered positive feedback from many families as reliable items for the rainy season, as they can easily be carried inside the randoseru on mornings when the weather is uncertain.

Development Background During the rainy season, the risk of prolonged rain, localized torrential downpours, and typhoons causes concern for families regarding their children's commutes. Poor visibility due to heavy rain, along with wet and dirty randoseru, not only causes stress for children but also poses safety risks and potential damage to the bags. With weather agencies announcing early starts to the rainy season in some regions, Kyowa aims to support children's daily lives and safe school commutes with its highly functional 'comfortable commute goods' designed for ease of use in emergencies.

Product Introduction

### Super Light Rain Cover (For Randoseru) This high-performance cover completely encloses the randoseru to protect it from water. Furthermore, both the cover itself and its storage bag are highly reflective, alerting drivers to the child's presence during dark commutes. It features an elastic band for easy one-touch installation and can be compactly folded into its water-repellent storage pouch. The price is 2,200 yen (tax included).

### Fuwarii Reflective Edge Rain Cover This cover features reflective materials sewn into its edges and attaches to the flap of the randoseru, allowing the bag's original design to remain visible. Available in 9 color variations, it protects against scratches and dust while ensuring safety on dark roads with its reflective edges. The price is 3,080 yen (tax included).

### Fuwarii Randoseru Cover To meet the demand of students who want to show off their randoseru's color and design, this lineup includes a clear type and offers 10 color variations in total. Attached to the flap, it constantly protects the bag from dirt and damage. The price is 2,420 yen (tax included).

### Fuwarii Folding Umbrella This umbrella ensures outstanding visibility with transparent windows on both the front and back, allowing the randoseru to be seen from behind. It incorporates 360-degree reflective piping around the edges for added safety. Additionally, it features a safe guard to prevent fingers from getting pinched during opening and closing, making it safe for children to use. Its convenient folding mechanism allows for quick response to sudden rainfall.