• Fan + Umbrella = Fanbrella (Video)

    Serkan Toto

    Dr. Serkan Toto is an independent consultant and advisor focusing on Japan’s web, mobile and social gaming industries. Based in Tokyo, he works together with financial institutions and startups worldwide. Serkan has been the Japan contributor for TechCrunch.com since 2008. He is sept-lingual, holds an MBA and is a PhD in economics. → Learn More

    Monday, May 23rd, 2011

    Tokyo-based crap gadget maker Thanko has outdone itself yet again: the company has announced the so-called Fanbrella [JP] today, a combination of a fan and (you guessed it) an umbrella.

    The mini fan in the umbrella is powered by three AA batteries, which is enough for about 2-3 hours, according to Thanko (you can activate the fan by pushing a button on the umbrella’s grip). The Fanbrella weighs 600g.

    Thanko is already selling the thing on its Japanese website (price: $49). Ask specialized online store Geek Stuff 4 U if you’re interested but don’t live in Japan.

    This video shows the Fanbrella in action: