The series has sold over 1.6 million units*1! The men’s parasol brand “Wpc. IZA” is introducing the “Parka Forecast” this year, proposing comfortable summer styles for men, and the smart way to beat the heat this summer is to “carry something cool wi

The series has sold over 1.6 million units*1! Men’s parasol brand “Wpc. IZA” This summer, the smart way to beat the heat is to “carry something cool with you” The “Parka Forecast” is out again this year, proposing comfortable summer styles for men! ​
World Party Co., Ltd. Press release: June 16, 2025 To the Press The series has sold over 1.6 million units*1! Men’s parasol brand “Wpc. IZA” This summer, the smart way to beat the heat is to “carry coolness with you”. This year too, the “Parka Forecast” is released, proposing comfortable summer styles for men! -Limited release from Monday, June 16, 2025 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025- World Party Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, President and CEO: Tomio Tomita) has developed a men’s umbrella for both sun and rain, “Wpc. IZA (WPC EZA)”. This year, the special site “Umbrella Forecast 2025 for Men”, which forecasts the parasol index (the degree to which a parasol is needed) based on meteorological data such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation from all over the country, which was well received last year, will be released from June 16th (Mon) to September 30th (Tue), 2025. ※1 Total sales of the series as of the end of May 2025
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-67a79833b1be3262f0aa9082771684bd-1400×800.png Parasol Forecast 2025 for men ​ Wpc. IZA brand site ​ “Wpc. IZA” presents “Parasol Forecast 2025 for About “men” “Sun Umbrella Forecast”, which was first released last year, is a web service that visualizes “days when a sun umbrella is needed” according to the amount of UV rays every day. Under the supervision of the weather company Weather Map Co., Ltd., the service forecasts the sun umbrella index (degree of need for a sun umbrella) based on meteorological data such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation from all over the country. By being able to check the “degree of need for a sun umbrella” every day just like a weather forecast, the service aims to propose new ways to use a sun umbrella and to spread the sun umbrella habit to more people, especially men. “Wpc. IZA” started this service with the hope of creating a new value for umbrellas by creating an environment where men can use parasols without hesitation, and wanting as many men as possible to spend the summer comfortably. Last year, it was featured in the weather forecast corner of TV and became a hot topic in the media, and received a lot of attention. If you already have a parasol, make it a habit to carry it around every day. For those who have not yet made their parasol debut, this is the opportunity to start. Why not spend every day this summer in comfort and not give in to the heat with “parasol forecast”? “Sunshade Forecast 2025 for Men” -Introduction to Each Content- About the Parasol Index The degree to which a parasol is needed is calculated based on meteorological data such as temperature, humidity, and solar radiation from all over the country. The forecast is easy to understand with icons.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-9f23f874af2d3b82ed636d0e2644febb-154×142.png It’s a day when you won’t need a parasol. Keep your parasol in your bag in case of sudden exposure to direct sunlight.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-d7736ec920254bf4f8e04b090002089a-147×141.png A parasol makes days worry-free. If you feel hot from the sun, open your parasol immediately.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-5d461506d91c542b5ab7a243181e8708-142×138.png A day when you can’t let go of your parasol. From morning to evening, use a parasol when going outside to stay cool.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-b2fbd69e630deaab93159177919fb0e9-141×139.png I want you to bring an umbrella today! Morning, noon, and evening, I head outside without fail with my Wpc. IZA parasol. [Today’s National Forecast] The parasol index for each region of Japan is displayed on a map of Japan. You can check at a glance how much of a parasol you need.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-9b97567484114d144f8de3b77ab8f9b6-404×856.png 【Weekly forecast】 Forecasts the parasol index for one week (7 days). Useful for planning trips, business trips, etc. [Area *15 areas in total] East Japan:
Sapporo/Kushiro/Aomori/Sendai/Tokyo/Nagoya/Niigata/Nagano West Japan: Kanazawa/Osaka/Hiroshima/Kochi/Fukuoka/Kagoshima/Naha
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-64eebce5b4ea2892d1b2b6386cc7ff43-396×848.png East Japan
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-db2a69af747e361f9a9b0bd03467dde4-404×855.png Western Japan What is Parasol Forecast? We explain the thoughts behind the creation of Parasol Forecast and the parasol index icon. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-85fa8fd52e731230310977c18a69575a-403×857.png 【Wpc. What is IZA? 】 On the new brand site that opened in February this year, We explain why we recommend “Wpc. IZA” as a parasol to beat the heat. About the men’s parasol brand “Wpc. IZA”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/58622/323/58622-323-b0b41174a7982fe65dd187234c635e29-1400×168.jpg The history of “Wpc. IZA” Since its launch in March 2021, sales of the men’s parasol brand “Wpc. IZA” have been on the rise, and as of the end of May 2025, the series’ cumulative sales exceeded approximately 1.6 million units*1. One of the reasons for this rapid growth is thought to be that, due to the recent heatwave, men have begun to use parasols not only for beauty purposes but also as an item to prevent heatstroke and protect their bodies from the heat. Wpc. IZA will continue to work to popularize men’s parasols, creating an environment where men can naturally hold parasols and the habit of carrying them. Strengths of “Wpc. IZA” – [Parasol function] Beat the heat and enjoy a cool everyday life. 【100% shading rate*2 and UV cut rate*3 fabric used】 100% UV cut rate and shading rate fabric is used for all colors, and the UPF, which indicates the ultraviolet protection factor, has been recorded at the highest value of 50 *4. In addition, the back of the fabric is coated with polyurethane resin, which provides heat insulation and significantly reduces the perceived temperature even in the hot sun. ※2 Fabrics that have a 100% shading rate measured using the JIS L 1055 A method are considered to have a 100% shading rate. The results shown are measurements of the fabric in its original state and are not a numerical indication of the performance of the umbrella itself. ※3 Fabrics that have a 100% UV cut rate according to the JIS L 1925 regulations are considered to have a 100% UV cut rate. The results shown are measurements of the fabric in its original state, and do not represent the performance of the umbrella itself. ※4 The UPF value of the fabric is measured according to the JIS L 1925 regulations. The results shown are measurements of the fabric in its original state, and do not represent the performance of the umbrella itself. -[Umbrella function] Be fully prepared even on rainy days. 【Highest grade of water repellency】 It has high water repellency and has achieved the highest grade of 5*5 in the water repellency test. By reducing the contact area between the raindrops and the fabric, the water droplets roll off more easily, reducing the stress of rainy days. In addition, by applying a polyurethane resin multi-layer coating to the back of the fabric, it achieves a water pressure resistance of 10,000mmH2O※6, preventing rain from entering even in heavy rain. ※5 The water repellency of the fabric is measured according to the JIS L 1092 regulations. The water repellency grade is a grade of water repellency, with the highest level being grade 5 and the lowest being grade 1. The results shown are measured values ​​for the fabric and do not indicate the performance of the umbrella itself. ※6 The water resistance of the fabric is measured according to the regulations of JIS L 1092. The results shown are the measured values ​​of the fabric and do not indicate the performance of the umbrella itself. About sales ▼Wpc. Official Online Shop ・Wpc. ONLINE STORE ・Rakuten Market Store Wpc./KiU OFFICIAL SHOP ・ZOZOTOWN store Wpc./KiU ▼Directly managed stores ・Wpc. Shinsaibashi Parco store 5F
Shinsaibashi Parco, 1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0085 Directly connected from the south ticket gate of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line ・Wpc. LUCUA 1100 store 530-8558 Osaka City Kita-ku Umeda 3-1-3 Lucua 1100 7th floor Direct connection from JR Osaka Station ・Wpc. Echika fit Ginza store 104-0061 Tokyo Chuo-ku Ginza 4-1-2 Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Ginza Station C4 Exit Official SNS Wpc. X Instagram TikTok Wpc. IZA X Instagram Directly managed store Wpc. FLAG SHIP SHOP X Wpc. Shinsaibashi Parco store Instagram Wpc. LUCUA 1100 store Instagram Wpc. Echika fit Ginza store Instagram About World Party Co., Ltd. Head office address: 1-2-9 Abiko, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 558-0014 Phone number: 06-6693-2065 Representative Director and President: Tomio Tomita Established: September 1985 Business description: Planning, manufacturing and wholesale of rain gear Brands offered: Wpc. / W by Wpc. / Wpc. IZA / SiNCA by Wpc. / ONDOO by Wpc. Wpc. Patterns / UVO / go-koh / KiU / VEER / L.o.F. design / GUERRILLA by KiU More information about this release *This email has been sent automatically, so please do not reply.