In Japan, Snoopy reigns supreme. The enduring character created by American cartoonist Charles M Schulz has his personal devoted museum in Tokyo in addition to two themed cafés. The lovable beagle is so common that there are even Peanuts- and Snoopy-themed cafés in different cities comparable to Kobe, Nagoya, Kyoto and Otaru. Now a stunning new Snoopy teahouse has opened in Yufuin, Oita prefecture.
The Snoopy Cha-ya is a Japanese-style teahouse that gives a menu impressed by Snoopy, Charlie Brown and your complete Peanuts gang in addition to candy treats and souvenirs. The dishes on the menu are made with domestically sourced components just like the Snoopy Bungo Rooster Tempura plate (¥1,078) which is made with rooster from the Bungo space and options edible cut-outs of Snoopy and Woodstock.
Want one thing candy? You possibly can’t go unsuitable with the Japanese-style Snoopy Pancakes (¥1,078) served with matcha ice cream, warabimochi (bracken starch jelly) and kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup).
You can too get takeaway sweets just like the Snoopy ‘Uncooked’ Dorayaki which are available three completely different flavours: brown sugar warabimochi (¥350), pink bean paste and butter (¥350), and strawberry (¥420).
Since Yufuin is legendary for its sizzling springs, the shop’s merchandise is appropriately themed for the onsen city. Flick through the Steamy Onsen Collection, which features a tote bag (¥1,650), towel (¥880), tumbler (¥3,520), and pouch (¥1,210).
There’s additionally the beautiful floral Wreath Sample Collection which features a tote bag (¥1,650), small plate (¥880), body magnet (¥495), towel (¥880), and a transparent file folder (¥440).
Even higher, the teahouse is correct subsequent door to a brand new department of Snoopy Chocolat, a devoted Snoopy-themed chocolate retailer. The Yufuin outpost will provide unique pistachio-flavoured chocolate in addition to different candy treats.
Among the chocolate objects in retailer embrace the Roll Stick Chocolate (¥1,080) packaged with traditional Peanuts comics (pictured above), Crunch Chocolate (¥1,760), and chocolate coated nuts (¥990) that are available a cute tin.
Snoopy Chocolat additionally shares its personal particular merch together with plenty of eco luggage, coin pouches (from ¥2,200) and a mug (¥1,540).
In the event you’re a diehard Peanuts fan, you’ll positively need to swing by the brand new teahouse and chocolate store the subsequent time you’re in Oita prefecture. For extra data, go to the website.
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