Peanuts and Converse Relaunch Popular Collaboration Collection With New Items
22.June.2020 | ANIME&GAME / FASHION
Snoopy from the famous comic strip Peanuts joined forces with Converse and Japanese lifestyle store managing company StylingLife Holdings Inc. to release a series of new lifestyle items. The items were released on June 16, 2020 and are being sold exclusively at PLAZA, MINiPLA and PLAZA online shop.
Left Picture: T-Shirt (6 Varieties): ¥4,500 Each
Cap: (3 Varieties, 2 Colours): ¥4,200 Each
Right Picture: T-Shirt (Embroidered Sneaker Image, 2 Colours): ¥4,500 Each
The Peanuts and Converse collaboration was a big hit last year, with many items soon selling out. As a result, the collaboration has been launched again this year.
Left Picture: Drawstring Bag: ¥4,900
Right Picture: Top Left and Bottom Right: IC Travel Card Case: ¥2,800
Top Right: Tissue Pouch: ¥2,600
Bottom Right: Boat-Shaped Pouch: ¥,3000
Snoopy and Converse have been fused into these designs, which were made specifically for this collaboration. Following on from last year’s line of T-shirts, caps and tote bags, this year’s collection sees the addition of drawstring bags and a number of small cute items such as pouches and train card cases.
These high-quality collaboration items are only available to purchase from PLAZA, MINiPLA or PLAZA online shop.
You can view the full line of new items and access the online shop on PLAZA’s official news website.
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Collaboration Collection: https://www.plazastyle.com/topics/detail/?id=931
SNOOPY Japan Official Website: http://www.snoopy.co.jp/
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Snoopy Museum to Open Tasty Exhibition Titled ‘What’s Your Favorite Food?’
16.December.2022 | FASHION
Following the conclusion of the current ‘Little Best Friend Woodstock’ exhibition, the Snoopy Museum will hold a food-centric event from January 14 until July 9, 2023!
Selected Works on Display
Peanuts Comic (January 20, 1991)
Peanuts Comic (September 6, 1988)
Peanuts Comic (February 7, 1988)
Peanuts Comic (September 14, 1954)
Peanuts Comic (March 27, 1986)
Peanuts Reprint (Partial / January 13, 1973)
Goods at a Glance
Approximately 40 rare original drawings of Snoopy and his friends will appear at the exhibition, all focused on the character’s favorite foods. Food features prominently in the Peanuts comic strip, whether it be friends eating breakfast or school lunch.
The exhibition features items from the collection at the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California.
Snoopy loves to eat and loves doughnuts and marshmallows, but absolutely hates coconuts. Of course, the gang loves cookies, and eating lunch while chatting is the highlight of the day! Come enjoy this tasty event in 2023.
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Snoopy Museum Exhibition – What’s Your Favorite Food? ~Food in PEANUTS~
Running: January 14 – July 9, 2023
Closed on Tuesday, February 21 (Open every other day of the exhibition period)
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
Official Site: https://www.snoopy.co.jp/
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Converse Sneakers Now Available with Designs by ASOBISYSTEM Illustrator Kayoubi
06.December.2022 | FASHION
White atelier BY CONVERSE, a directly-managed Converse store in Tokyo and Fukuoka, is now offering a lineup of custom shoes featuring designs by illustrator Kayoubi.Customers can create an original pair of shoes by choosing from a selection of four different illustrations, which can be placed on the outside of the shoe and the tongue.
These sneakers will be available online and at White atelier BY CONVERSE locations.
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Shoes: ALL STAR COLORS R HI
Price: ¥12,650
Sizes: 22.0-28.0cm, 29.0cm, 30.0cm
Available: December 1 – March 31, 2023
Locations: White atelier BY CONVERSE Harajuku / Fukuoka
Website: https://whiteatelier-by-converse.shop/ -
Snoopy Tea Brand SNOOTEA Launches Chocola Tea for the Holidays
Since its start in 2007, the Snoopy tea brand SNOOTEA has remained popular with Peanuts fans and tea fans alike. Typically, the brand has sold black tea in cute tins featuring Snoopy and his friends.
Starting November 7, fans can purchase a special Chocola tea made by tea blender Shuntarou Kumazaki. Blended to suit Japanese water and inspired by the world of Peanuts, it promises to be the perfect flavor for the holidays.
Made with cacao nibs, the flavor of standard black tea is punctuated with a chocolate aroma. The tea leaves themselves come from India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya, and are blended together in a balanced way to create an appealing taste that will have tea lovers coming back again and again. This blend is also perfect for making milk tea, and fans can even add whipped cream and marshmallows. This tea also goes well with strawberries, oranges, bananas, and other fruits, as well as nuts!
Snoopy and his friends dressed in winter attire will appear on each tin, adding to the festive holiday spirit. On the online store, customers can also find Darjeeling, Earl Grey, Apple Tea, and other varieties.
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SNOOTEA Chocola Tea
Release Date: November 7, 2022
Price: ¥999 (Tax Included)
Details/Purchase: https://feuillesbleues.com/onlineshop/snootea
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The World of Peanuts to Take Over Grandberry Park this Winter
31.October.2022 | SPOT
The limited-time Christmas event ‘SNOOPY Merry Colorful Christmas’ will be held at the Grandberry Park shopping mall from November 12 until December 25, 2022. The complex is directly connected to Manami-Machida Grandberry Park Station on the Den-en-toshi Line.
This year’s event is the most colorful one yet, focusing on diversity and individuality. Fans of Snoopy and friends are in for a treat, as the area around Grandberry Park will be illuminated in beautiful colors and decorated with unique Christmas decorations that will excite the whole family.
Colorful Sculpture
Colorful Illuminations
Snoopy Ice Rink
Snoopy Happiness Float 2022
During the event period, a giant 8-meter-tall Christmas tree decorated with Peanuts-inspired ornaments will be set up for guests to enjoy. A huge and very colorful sculpture measuring 6 meters across and over 2 meters tall will also welcome visitors to this Christmas wonderland. In addition, colorful lights will be scattered around the entirety of Grandberry Park, and a special Christmas menu filled with cakes and hors d’oeuvres is sure to delight.
On December 10, the Snoopy Ice Rink will open at Oasis Plaza, and the Snoopy Happiness Float 2022, a giant Snoopy that has traveled across Japan, will return for another year of fun.
Come have a fun time this holiday season with Snoopy and friends! A series of events will be held over the next year to market the Colors of Peanuts marketing campaign throughout the country, so keep an eye out for more news!
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Snoopy Merry Colorful Christmas
Running: November 12 – December 25, 2022
Venue: Grandberry Park
Details: https://gbp.minamimachida-grandberrypark.com/christmas2022/ -
UNIQLO’s UT Sweatshirt Collection Features Everything from Pop Culture Icons to Contemporary Art
19.August.2022 | FASHION
UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt brand UT has revealed some new pieces for its Fall/Winter 2022 collection! Some new sweatshirts are hitting the market featuring everything from Peanuts and Disney characters to Museums of the World and classic Spider-Man art.
Peanuts
From the world-famous Peanuts comic strip comes a collection of sweatshirts for children and adults! Be sure to grab these adorable designs featuring the daily life of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and friends.
Release Date: August 22, 2022
The Philosophy of Andy Warhol
UNIQLO has worked with Andy Warhol’s pieces for a number of years, and the latest collection features the powerful messages the artist left through his works. While the words themselves are powerful, the designs are simple and easy to incorporate into any look.
Release Date: August 29, 2022
New York Pop Icons
Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Kenny Scharf were pioneers of New York pop culture in the 1980s. These bold prints are sure to turn heads.
Release Date: August 29, 2022
Museums of the World Collection
The Museums of the World collection of men’s shirts features beloved museums like the Tate Modern, the Louvre, the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and more. This valuable collection was made possible by UNIQLO’s continued art initiative, as the company has continued to work with museums around the world to share the wonders of art with as many people as possible.
Release Date: September 12, 2022
Disney Dearest Friends
Many Disney films depict wholesome friendships born from fateful encounters. Keeping the theme of best friends in mind, these sweatshirts feature sweet terms and beautiful typography.
Release Date: September 5, 2022
Disney Mickey & Friends
The collection is inspired by American college sweatshirts, adding motifs of Disney characters. The vintage-style design will make you feel wonderfully nostalgic.
Release Date: September 5, 2022
Spider-Man 60th Anniversary: Amazing Years
Since his debut in 1962, Spider-Man has grown to become a huge figure in pop culture. This special collection uses some of the coolest comic book art of all time, perfect for today’s superhero fans.
Release Date: October 3, 2022
These sweatshirts are perfect for jazzing up your fall and winter wardrobe, so be sure to grab your favorites!
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UT Collection
Special Site: https://www.uniqlo.com/jp/ja/contents/feature/ut-graphic-tees/
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Peanuts Cafe Offering Love-Themed Seasonal Menu
Peanuts Cafe Nakameguro and six other locations have begun selling love-themed desserts and drinks for a limited time! Be sure to stop in by March 14 to try these tasty treats based on your favorite characters.
Lucy’s Ruby Chocolate Mousse / Sally’s Pink Dress Hot Chocolate
Love Each Other Special Donut
Love Each Other Latte Art
USHIO CHOCOLATL Collaboration Chocolate
Love Each Other Chocolate Brownie
Join Snoopy, Lucy, Sally, and other Peanuts characters as they express love for their family and friends. Guests ordering one of these love-themed desserts or drinks will receive a special paper lunch mat perfect for posting on social media!
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PEANUTS Cafe Seasonal Fair – LOVE EACH OTHER, AND I LOVE ME.
Running until March 14, 2022
Participating Locations: http://www.peanutscafe.jp/news/topics/2095/
Official Site: http://www.peanutscafe.jp/
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Peanuts Cafe and Peanuts Diner Locations to Offer Special Christmas Menu
16.December.2021 | FOOD
Six Peanuts Cafe and Peanuts Diner locations across Japan are currently offering a special Christmas menu inspired by the world of Snoopy until December 25, 2021.
Christmas Stew Set with Bonuses: ¥3,520 (Tax Included)
Participating Locations: Peanuts Cafe Nakameguro, Snoopy Museum, Nagoya, Sunny Side Kitchen
Nagameguro:https://www.peanutscafe.jp/product_nakameguro_xmas2021/
Snoopy Museum:https://www.peanutscafe.jp/product_smt_xmas2021/
Nagoya:https://www.peanutscafe.jp/product_nagoya_xmas2021/
Sunny Side Kitchen:https://www.peanutscafe.jp/product_sunnysidekitchen_xmas2021/Christmas Hamburger Set with Bonuses: ¥3,960 (Tax Included)
Participating Location:Peanuts Diner Yokohama
Reserve:http://www.peanutsdiner.jp/product_yokohama_xmas2021/
Woodstock’s Merry Christmas Plan: ¥4,950 per person (Tax Included)
Participating Location: Peanuts Cafe Nakameguro
Reserve:
https://www.peanutscafe.jp/product_nakameguro_sproom_xmas2021/
*Price per person based on two-person reservation.*Reservations can be made up to two days in advance.
Snoopy’s I CAN’T WAIT Christmas Parfait: ¥1,430 (Tax Included)
Snowy Christmas Latte ~Cheesecake Flavor~: ¥880 (Tax Included)
Those who order a special food set will receive a tote bag with an adorable Snoopy and Woodstock design.
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Snoopy’s Christmas Menu
Available: December 10 – December 25, 2021
Participating Locations: Peanuts Cafe Nakameguro, Peanuts Diner Yokohama, Peanuts Diner Kobe, Peanuts Cafe Snoopy Museum, Peanuts Cafe Nagoya, Peanuts Cafe Sunny Side Kitchen
Official Site: http://www.snoopy.co.jp/
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LOVE LOVE Snoopy Exhibition Opens at the Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store
The LOVE LOVE Snoopy Exhibition ~Take Care with Peanuts~ has come to Japan for the first time, and will be open at the Seibu Ikebukuro main store until December 29, 2021.
Heartfelt Market (Selected Merchandise)
Acrylic Keychain / Acrylic Character Charm
Memo Pad (A6-size)
Clear Folder (A4-size)
Cushion
Fabric Posters
Candle
Crackers
Sprout Pencil
Fair-trade Cotton Tote Bag
The first 200 customers on each day who spend ¥5,000 or more (including tax) will receive a cotton gift bag (4 varieties) which changes daily.
This Snoopy exhibition puts an emphasis on loving one’s friends but also loving the environment. The event space brings together three themes: Loving yourself, loving each other, and loving the Earth. At the end of the exhibition, a ‘tree of kindness’ will be created from messages left by visitors. Visitors can also pick up some cute merchandise at the Heartfelt Market, which will feature over 1,000 items including special event goods.
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LOVE LOVE Snoopy Exhibition ~Take Care with Peanuts~
Open until December 29, 2021
Hours: 10:00-20:00
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
*The exhibition will close at 16:00 on December 29.
Location: Seibu Ikebukuro Annex 2F (Seibu Gallery)
Tickets: ¥500 (Free for high school students and under.)
Official Site: http://www.snoopy.co.jp/
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Tokyo’s Grandberry Park Begins Peanuts Ice Skating Collaboration
10.December.2021 | SPOT
From December 11, 2021 until February 27, 2022, visitors to Minami-machida’s Grandberry Park in Tokyo can enjoy ‘Snoopy’s Ice Arena,’ a special crossover event with beloved Peanuts characters.
Ice Arena Dancing & Skating
Collaboration Project Image (Top left: Ice Arena / Top right: PEANUTS Tokyu Line One-Day Pass with Original Design / Bottom: SNOOPY HAPPINESS FLOAT 2021)
The third installment of the Grandberry Park Winter Harmony event is the ‘Ice Arena Dancing & Skating’ collaboration with Peanuts! Snoopy’s Ice Arena is back at Oasis Plaza for another year.
Ice Arena (Top left: Reception Desk / Top right: Photo Spot (1) / Bottom: Photo Spot (2)
The skating rink is decorated with Snoopy and his friends having a good time, and photo spots are set up around the perimeter of the ice.
Running: December 11, 2021 – February 27, 2022 *Closed on January 1, 2, 15
Hours: 13:00-20:00 (Weekdays), 11:00-20:00 (Weekends & Holidays)
*Reception desk closes at 19:30
*11:00-20:00 from December 27, 2021 until January 7, 2022
*11:00-18:00 on December 31
*Times and details may be changed or canceled at the discretion of the organizer in consideration of visitor safety.
Location: Oasis Plaza
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SNOOPY HAPPINESS FLOAT 2021 at Grandberry Park
SNOOPY HAPPINESS FLOAT, a truck carrying a giant 6-meter Snoopy, will return to Grandberry Park this year after traveling around the country. This year’s theme is ‘Love Each Other, and I Love Me.’ Snoopy and Woodstock can be seen taking a break in the lush Park Plaza.
Running: December 11, 2021 – May 8, 2022
Location: Park Plaza
Details: https://gbp.minamimachida-grandberrypark.com/winter_harmony/
PEANUTS Commemorative Train Ticket with Original Design
Sample of PEANUTS Tokyu Line One-Day Pass (Left: Adults / Right: Children)
These special commemorative one-day passes will be here for a limited time, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis! Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Available from Mid-December until February 27, 2022 *While supplies last.
Where to Buy: WANDER COMPASS SHIBUYA (Inside Shibuya Station), Tokyu Line Ticket Gates at Yokohama Station, Nagatsuta Station, and Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station
Availablity: 4,000 (Adults) / 2,000 (Children)
Price: ¥680 (Adults) / ¥340 (Children)
Validity Period: Until March 31, 2022
Grandberry Park
Address: 4-1-3 Tsuruma, Machida, Tokyo
Access: Directly connected to Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station on the Tokyu Den-en-Toshi Line
Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Shop) / 11:00-22:00 (Restaurant) *Hours subject to change.
Official Site: gbp.minamimachida-grandberrypark.com
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Three PEANUTS Collaboration Tea Cans Available From Senchado Tokyo
21.August.2021 | FOOD
Single-origin Sencha speciality store Senchado Tokyo will be collaborating with PEANUTS for the PEANUTS ~Look To Tomorrow~ limited event, held between August 11 and 24, 2021.
“We’re All Friends” Theme
“We’re All friends” is the theme of the PEANUTS ~Look to Tomorrow~ collab, with PEANUTS & Friends themed goods available to purchase. Senchado Tokyo offers “teatime with friends” and “a solo teatime.”
The collaboration has been produced and designed to offer a fun teatime at home, with joy in every option.
The collaboration item designs feature Snoopy reading while drinking tea, Snoopy relaxing in an empty cup, and Charlie Brown enjoying some tea while listening to records.
PEANUTS Collaboration Single-Origin Sencha Can: ¥1,977 (Tax Included)
PEANUTS Collaboration Hojicha Can: ¥1,836 (Tax Included)
PEANUTS Collaboration Genmaicha: ¥1,944 (Tax Included)
The Sencha is made using single-origin blend Uji Midori from Kyoto, while the Hojicha is made with stems shallowly roasted in far-infrared to bring out a dazzling fragrance. The Genmaicha blend uses single-origin Saemidori and brown rice.
Whether you’re relaxing with a cup of tea or enjoying a toast with somebody precious, why not invite Snoopy to join your teatime?
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PEANUTS ~Look to Tomorrow~
Availability: August 11 ~ August 21 (From 18:00 on August 3 online)
Official Site: https://h.hankyu-dept.jp/honten/h/peanuts/index.html
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UNDERSON UNDERSON x Peanuts x Gelato Pique Releasing New Snoopy Plushie
16.August.2021 | FASHION
Lifestyle brand UNDERSON UNDERSON is teaming up with loungewear brand gelato pique and Peanuts to release a triple collaboration Snoopy plushie. The item will officially go on sale August 18.
SNOOPY Triple Collaboration Plushie: ¥3,960 (Tax Included)
This adorable Snoopy plushie has a unique texture combining gelato pique’s signature ‘mini gelato’ fabric with UNDERSON UNDERSON’s WASHIFABRIC®, made from 99.9% Japanese washi paper.
A perennial plant called ‘abaca’ is used to make UNDERSON UNDERSON’s unique ‘washi velvet’ fabric. Taking only three short years to grow, this makes the fabric creation process sustainable with very little impact on the environment.
Believe it or not, Snoopy’s ears, collar, and spots are actually made from leftover cloth from UNDERSON UNDERSON Washi insoles!
With soft grey coloring, this is one item sure to blend into any interior space!
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Snoopy Triple Collaboration Plushie
Price: ¥3,960 (Tax Included)
Available: August 18, 2021
Where to Buy:
UNDERSON UNDERSON Official Online Store: https://undersonunderson.com/
USAGI ONLINE: https://usagi-online.com/brand/undersonunderson/
UNDERSON UNDERSON Pop Up Store
Dates: August 25, 2021-September 7, 2021
Location: HANKYU Umeda Store, 4F
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Peanuts 70th Anniversary Exhibition Now Open in Sapporo
15.August.2021 | ANIME&GAME / SPOT
Beginning at Seibu Ikebukuro in December 2019, the “Snoopy Time Capsule Exhibition” is celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip all over Japan. Sapporo is the sixth stop on this final tour, and the event will be open until August 23, 2021.
The immersive space is divided into time periods, displaying various Peanuts works from the 1950s until the 2000s. Guests can enjoy photo ops featuring beloved characters, and browse limited-time merchandise made especially for the exhibition.
The story behind the event is fitting: Snoopy finds a time capsule, and upon opening it, the contents fly out! Together with the Peanuts gang, it’s up to visitors to help find each memory made over the past 70 years.
© 2021 Peanuts Worldwide LLC www.snoopy.co.jp
Special Exhibition Events
The Exhibition
The entire Peanuts gang awaits visitors at the entrance, each with their own key.
The history of author Charles M. Schulz and the Peanuts characters are presented in a vividly-colored timeline.
One exhibit from the 1950s focuses on the unrequited love between Lucy and Schroder.
Another from the 1960s takes a look at the many occupations Snoopy has attempted.
Learn more about Charles M. Schulz while browsing past Peanuts goods, books, and more.
Anniversary Market
Snoopy Plushie: ¥3,850 (Tax Included, limit one per customer)
70th Anniversary Pin Set: ¥7,700 (Tax Included)
Acrylic Key Holder: ¥715 Each (Tax Included)
A4 Clear File (2 designs): ¥440 Each (Tax Included)
Snoopy Plush Badge (2 designs): ¥880 Each (Tax Included)
A6 Notepad (2 designs): ¥660 Each (Tax Included)
Mascot Keychain: ¥1,980 Each (Tax Included, limit one per customer)
Each ticket purchased for the exhibition includes a special key. By finding 5 pieces of art hidden throughout the venue and using this key, guests will receive a special comic illustration as a gift to take home.
The Final Tour is coming to an end soon, so don’t miss it!
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Snoopy Time Capsule Exhibition Final Tour
Running: Until August 23, 2021
Location: Daimaru Sapporo (7F Hall)
Hours of Admission: 10:00-19:30 (Until 16:30 on August 23)
Official Site: https://www.snoopy.co.jp/