Only open until 2018!Limited-time only — 5 must-sees at Tokyo’s “Snoopy Museum”

Reported and photographed by reporter Tsai Wen-jun / Japan

Asia’s first “Snoopy Museum” opened in Roppongi, Tokyo, in April 2016. To allow visitors to learn about and appreciate more stories of Snoopy and his friends from the “Peanuts” comic strip, the exhibition content is updated every six months. ETtoday ENews Cloud has compiled five must-see highlights inside the museum, and also reminds fans that the Tokyo Snoopy Museum will only be open until September 2018, so if you want to go, be sure to seize the opportunity while you can!

▲ The Tokyo Snoopy Museum.

▲ The comic posters on the exterior wall of the Tokyo Snoopy Museum are changed from time to time.

Must-see Highlight 1: The Exterior of the Tokyo Snoopy Museum

As soon as you step into the Tokyo Snoopy Museum, you’ll see Snoopy’s four-panel comics on the pristine white exterior wall, along with five Snoopy plush toys representing different eras welcoming visitors at the entrance. The museum staff noted that depending on the exhibition content, the four-panel comics on the exterior wall also change, making it a “hidden gem” of the museum.

▲ A comic wall featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy made up of four-panel comics.

▲ Take a closer look to see many different four-panel comic stories.

Must-see Highlight 2: The Giant “Snoopy Wall” Made of Four-Panel Comics

After purchasing your ticket and before officially beginning the exhibition tour, you’ll see an entire wall of Charlie Brown and Snoopy comics. If you look closely, you’ll discover that the whole wall is composed of four-panel comics with different content. In front of the comic wall, there’s also a diorama of Snoopy lying on a little house — it’s so adorable you won’t be able to stop taking pictures even before the official tour begins.

▲ From the first-generation Snoopy to the modern version, learn about Snoopy’s evolution through various exhibits.

Must-see Highlight 3: The Exhibits

The exhibits at the Tokyo Snoopy Museum are updated every six months. The theme of the exhibition up to April 9 was “Get to Know Snoopy All Over Again,” where you can learn about Snoopy’s evolution through different zones and displays.

If you’re a fan of the “Peanuts” comics, you’ll definitely know that Snoopy didn’t always walk on two feet. The museum staff explained that Snoopy originally started as a supporting character — just Charlie Brown’s dog. But as the character became increasingly popular, Snoopy was redesigned to stand on two feet to better suit later storylines.

▲ There’s also music and projection effects that make the exhibition even more fun.

▲ Early content from the “Peanuts” comics.

From originally walking on all fours to the familiar look fans know today, Snoopy has gone through five major design changes. In the exhibition, you can also see the earliest four-panel comics of Snoopy. The museum staff got creative in one corner of the exhibit, using music and projection effects to make Snoopy’s shadow appear in various spots on the walls — it’s super fun.

▲ The cute Snoopy-themed chandelier in the exhibition hall.

▲ A column that lets you actually feel what it’s like to hug Snoopy.

In addition, to let fans truly experience what it feels like to hug Snoopy, the museum has created a giant plush column in one corner of the exhibition space, allowing visitors to physically experience the feeling of embracing Snoopy.

▲ %Ji? Restaurant Area Gift Shop Next to the Museum