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If you are an ardent fan of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts fanfare then the Snoopy Museum in Roppongi Tokyo, is a must visit where varied vintage 'Peanuts' artefacts are on display.
The original illustrations of Charles Schulz on display are chosen from amongst the best; there are over 60 illustrations on display. You will be fascinated to learn that the original illustrations were obtained from a personal collection held none other than by Jean Schulz – wife of illustrious Charles Schulz. Some of the classic illustrations include drawings done by Charles for Jean on Valentine's Day; these adorned the couple's bedroom walls until being given to the museum for display. Just in case you are hankering for an excuse to re-visit the museum, remember that the displays change every 6 months!
We all identify 'Sparky' as a comic illustrator, but he was much more than this. Charles Schulz was an avid bookworm and collector of classic comics. You will be able to see why this deduction is made from the collection of 'Sparky's' comic books collection and illustrations that inspired him, all on display at the museum. Best of all; on display are illustrations done by Charles when he was a lad of 14, as gifts to friends and family. Remember the best way to explore a vibrant and vast city like Tokyo is by booking Tokyo service apartments; the newest rage amongst the contemporary tourist these apartment hotels offer you the freedom of home with modern kitchens, spacious bedrooms and entertainment consoles together with the comforts and amenities of a conventional hotel. Beautiful Shiba Park close to the Somerset Azabu East Tokyo is a fabulous place to base yourself at; it is in the Minato Ku District just 3 minutes from the subway station.
This is the ultimate souvenir shop! It is as big as the display gallery and houses a huge range of memorabilia as well as branded goods. There are chocolate chip cookies the size of your head, cuddly Snoopy dogs, illustrated 'Peanuts' postcards and even Nakagawa Masashichi linen handkerchiefs and Le Creuset cooking pots. Chances are you will not leave empty handed but with a million memories and enough souvenirs to satisfy the Snoopy fan in you.
A real treat for ardent Snoopy fans the 'Café Blanket' offers a tantalizing array of tit bits such as pancakes, icy cold milkshakes and sandwiches decorated with Snoopy designs. There are loads of Peanuts themed sweet treats and savoury bites to taste at the café run by Nakameguro's.
The carefully displayed memorabilia will certainly take you back to a time when life was much simpler, hug the giant sized snoopy and get a feel of what the real Snoopy's fur would feel like. Look out for the peep holes scattered across the museum through which you can catch a glimpse of illustrations featuring Snoopy and his pals.
