Drawings With Uchiwa Fans - Kicking Up a Breeze

Have you ever used an uchiwa (団扇)? These paddle-shaped hand fans are a very common item in Japan during the summer, which is notoriously hot and humid. They also typically bear an ornate and beautiful pattern, making them quite a fashion accessory as well. Their designs can include anything from jumping koi fish to popular anime characters like Doraemon and Pokémon. Some companies emboss their logos on them and hand them out as advertisements during the summer months.

Zelda (from The Legend of Zelda franchise) has an uchiwa that complements her pink yukata quite nicely, don’t you think?