Exploring the world of Snoopy's words with 10 guest curators. July 16th (Wed) – August 11th (Mon, holiday) @Ginza Sony Park
https://www.e-tix.jp/snoopy-thinks-again-today/
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the birth of the popular comic "PEANUTS" featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown, Ginza Sony Park and Sony Creative Products Inc. will be holding an event called "Snoopy Speaks Today – PEANUTS 75th Anniv. -" featuring the "words" of Snoopy and his friends.
The words of Snoopy and his friends, which convey the importance of empathy and understanding for others, humor and kindness, are attracting renewed attention in today's society where various values are mixed. This event is themed around the words that appear in the PEANUTS comics, and is composed of three exhibits: "Words that are important to us, selected by 10 guest curators," "Original items that reconstruct words," and "Casual dining where you can enjoy food and words together."
The guest curators will be a diverse bunch of unique individuals, including comedian and novelist Nishida (Lalande) and poet Saihate Tahi, and their heartfelt words will fill Ginza Sony Park.
1) Important words chosen by 10 guest curators
At this event, ten guest curators will display works inspired by words that have been written in the PEANUTS comics. Essayist Yataro Matsuura will write an essay about his feelings about PEANUTS, while comedian and novelist Nishida (Laland) will capture Snoopy's struggle to write a novel from his own perspective. Musician Ichiko Aoba will create an exhibition that can be enjoyed along with audio of her selected works being read aloud. Please enjoy the exhibition space, which stretches from the second basement floor to the fourth floor, created from words that resonate with the hearts of the ten curators and that they want to cherish.
2) Original items that reconstruct words
In addition to Ginza Sony Park original goods, the limited shop attached to the exhibition space on the second basement floor also sells fashion items such as T-shirts and caps with words selected by fashion director/stylist Akio Hasegawa, who is also participating in the exhibition as a guest curator, that caught his attention in the work, and items with plates designed with words selected by Sakiko Hirano from the work. Be sure to check out the special items that are only available at the main venue.
3) Casual dining where you can enjoy food and language together
The Western-style casual dining restaurant "1/2 (Nibun no Ichi)" on the third basement floor will be offering a special collaboration menu with PEANUTS for a limited time only, created for this event. You can enjoy a total of six menu plates inspired by the characters and words of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and friends.
While keeping the concept of "Nibun no Ichi" (a little less, but still good), classic Western dishes such as omelet rice, hamburger steak, and hayashi rice meet the world of PEANUTS to create a special American-style arrangement. Not only the food, but also the placemats that are set on the table when the food is served and the words printed on the original design menu book are noteworthy.
"1/2 (Nibun no Ichi)" is available without an admission ticket. Please enjoy this special dining experience that is different from the usual menu and is only available during this event.
The latest information on this program, including details on original merchandise, will be posted on the Ginza Sony Park official Instagram account, so don't miss it!
We want to create a new rhythm in the Ginza area.
That's why we want to be a part of your everyday life.
We want this park to be loved by many people.
Ginza Sony Park thinks about this every day.
So,
I now feel like listening again to this work that has continued to touch the hearts of so many people.
In 1950, cartoonist Charles Monroe Schulz began drawing the comic strip "PEANUTS" in the United States.
The daily lives of Snoopy and other unique characters are filled with humor and kindness.
It continues to be loved by a wide range of generations around the world, from children to adults.
Why PEANUTS?
Is it still so beloved after 75 years?
It's not just cute,
From the joys, sorrows, anger, and happiness that everyone has to social questions,
I believe it lies in the universal messages that are conveyed through small, everyday conversations.
He doesn't say much, but he captures the heart with his witty words.
The comfortable rhythm of their words in their everyday lives is
This is probably the most attractive thing about PEANUTS.
Ginza Sony Park thought.
The words Snoopy and his friends say include:
Make our "daily lives" more interesting,
It also seems to contain hidden hints for creating new "rhythms."
It is with this in mind that Ginza Sony Park brings you this program.
■ Overview of "Snoopy Speaks Today – PEANUTS 75th Anniv. -"
Title: Snoopy still speaks today. – PEANUTS 75th Anniv. –
Date: July 16th (Wed) – August 11th (Mon, holiday), 2025
Time: July 16th (Wed) – July 28th (Mon) 10:00-20:00 (scheduled)
July 29th (Tuesday) to August 11th (Monday, holiday) 11:00-19:00 (scheduled)
* 1/2 (Nibun no Ichi) 11:00-21:00 (LO 20:00)
Ticket price: Advance tickets: 1,300 yen for adults, 800 yen for middle/high school students, free for elementary school students and younger Same-day tickets: 1,500 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for middle/high school students, free for elementary school students and younger
Guest curators (in no particular order):
Ichiko Aoba, Tahi Saihate, Nishida (Laland), Sakiko Hirano, TaiTan & haru., Akio Hasegawa, Hikorohi, Shinichiro Nakahara, Yataro Matsuura
*Date and time designated advance tickets are on sale at etix. Check here for tickets.
https://www.e-tix.jp/snoopy-thinks-again-today/
Web: https://www.sonypark.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginzasonypark/
Hashtag: #PEANUTS75 #Snoopy still talks today
Organized by: Ginza Sony Park Project
Planning: Sony Enterprises, Sony PCL
Produced by: Sony PCL
Cooperation: Sony Creative Products
■ Profile
PEANUTS
■About the 75th anniversary of "PEANUTS"
Happiness… 75 years. In 1950, the Peanuts gang, including Charlie Brown and Snoopy, were first introduced to the world. In the 75 years since, PEANUTS has become a global phenomenon, with award-winning animated content, stage shows and live experiences, notable collaborations, and retail programs around the world. Artists, musicians, philosophers, and fans have been inspired by Charles Schulz's creations for over 70 years, and there's no end to these beloved characters who so beautifully and simply represent the human experience.
■What is "PEANUTS"?
The PEANUTS characters and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, with WildBrain (41%), Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (39%), and the family of Charles M. Schulz (20%). Charles M. Schulz first introduced the PEANUTS gang to the world in 1950, when PEANUTS made its debut in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the PEANUTS gang have left an indelible mark on pop culture. In addition to the beloved PEANUTS shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans around the world enjoy PEANUTS through a wide variety of merchandise, amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and a comic strip that is published in a variety of media, from traditional print to digital. In addition, in 2018, PEANUTS entered into a multi-year partnership with NASA under the Space Act Agreement. The Space Act Agreement is a program designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM for the next generation of kids.
・Snoopy's official Japanese website
https://www.snoopy.co.jp/
・Official Snoopy Japan Facebook page: "Snoopy Japan"
https://www.facebook.com/SnoopyJapan
・Snoopy's official Japanese X-account "Snoopy Japan"
https://x.com/snoopyjapan
・Snoopy News Japan Official X Account
https://x.com/snoopy_jp_info
・SNOOPY's official Japanese Instagram account "SNOOPY in Dailylife"
https://www.instagram.com/snoopyindailylife
・Snoopy's official TikTok account in Japan: "Peanuts [Official]"
https://www.tiktok.com/@peanuts_jp
■ Guest Curator: Profile
Ichiko Aoba (musician)
Since her debut in 2010, she has released eight original albums. She has been highly praised both in Japan and overseas for her delicate sound, centered on classical guitar, dreamy singing voice, and poetic worldview. She began performing overseas in earnest in 2021 and has appeared at numerous international music festivals. She is also involved in a project to support forest and marine conservation through her musical activities. January 2025 will mark the 15th anniversary of her debut, and she will release her first new work in about four years, "Luminescent Creatures," in February.
The Luminescent Creatures World Tour, which began in late February, was the largest tour of their career, covering over 50 shows across five continents: Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania.
In addition to DJing on odd-numbered Wednesdays on FM Kyoto's FLAG RADIO, he is active in many areas, including writing a serial for the literary magazine Gunzo, doing TV narration, composing music for commercials and films, and performing at art festivals.
https://ichikoaoba.com/
Tahi Saihate (poet)
Born in 1986. Awarded the Nakahara Chuya Prize, the Hagiwara Sakutaro Prize, and the Modern Poetry Hanatsubaki Prize. Major poetry collections include "The Night Sky is Always the Deepest Blue," "Heaven and Extraordinary Free Time," and "Lightning Strikes Are All Kisses," while essays include "The Reason You Won't Die in Love" and "Becoming a Fan. I'll Put a Ribbon on My Love for You." Her latest collection of poetry is "Love and the Misunderstood Sunset."
Nishida (Laland, comedian/novelist)
Comedian/Novelist. Born July 24, 1994. Originally from Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture. He is the straight man of the comedy duo "Laland," which was formed in a comedy club at Sophia University. He advanced to the semi-finals of the M-1 Grand Prix for two consecutive years in 2019 and 2020. After that, he joined Lemon Jam Co., Ltd., a private office run by his partner Saya. He has written short stories, and has published "Clumsy" and "Just May You Have Good Fortune" through KADOKAWA.
Sakiko Hirano (Essayist/Food Director)
Essayist/food director. Born in 1991. He has been keeping a food diary since elementary school, and while in university, a blog detailing his daily eating habits became a hot topic, leading him to start writing. In addition to having numerous serials in magazines and literary magazines, he is also a personality on the podcast and radio program "Aji na Fuuson" (J-WAVE), and is the representative of the confectionery brand "(NO) RAISIN SANDWICH", and is involved in a wide range of food-centered activities. His books include "Shortcake from the Back" (Shinchosha), and his latest work is "Thank You for Being Delicious: Aji na Fuuson" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha).
Instagram: @sakikohirano
TaiTan (Rapper/Creative Director)
Born in 1993. Rapper. Creative director. Also serves as a personality on the podcast "Kikikaikai" and TBS Radio's "Nouto". Received the "FORBES JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 2023" and "JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS 2024 Personality Award". Active in a wide range of fields, including the 0 yen magazine "magazine ⅱ", TV Tokyo's off-air jack program "Fuda", the shop "Tou" where all products can be stolen as long as no sound is made, and "IGNITE the Podcasters", a sneaker jointly developed with the microphone brand Shure.
haru. (Creative Director)
Creative director. Born in 1995. Grew up between Japan and Germany. While a student, launched independent magazine HIGH(er) magazine as editor-in-chief. Established HUG Inc. in 2019 and develops creative direction and content production businesses.
In April 2024, he will launch the underwear brand "HEAP" as creative director. HIGH(er) magazine will be republished as the brand's concept magazine for the first time in five years. He plans to release two collections per year.
Akio Hasegawa (Fashion Director/Stylist)
Fashion director/stylist. He served as fashion director for 6 and a half years at POPEYE, which was relaunched in 2012. In 2019, he started serializing in the web media AH.H and Shueisha's UOMO. From 2007 to 2014, he was involved in the British lifestyle magazine MONOCLE from its launch, and served as fashion director for the last year. He is still involved in the magazine as a stylist. From 2023, he will be working as a creative director for the media brand CAHLUMN, making clothes and creating magazines. In addition to releasing products in collaboration with NEW BALANCE, VANS, and Family Mart, he also produces visuals for nanamica, WTAPS, and facetasm, and styles rapper ZORN.
Hikorohi (comedian)
He debuted as a solo comedian in 2011. His one-man comedy sketches, which are based on a unique worldview and characters, are popular and his solo performances are always sold out. In addition to appearing on variety shows, he is also active in a wide range of fields, including acting in dramas and movies, writing, drama scriptwriting, and design. He received the Breakthrough Entertainer Award at the GQ MEN OF THE YEAR 2023. His first collection of short stories, "Shut Up and Talk" (Asahi Shimbun Publications), will be published on January 31, 2024.
Shinichiro Nakahara (CDO of The Conran Shop Japan)
Born in Kagoshima Prefecture. After graduating from Kagoshima University in 1994, he moved to Tokyo and founded Landscape Products with some friends in 1997, and established Landscape Products Ltd. in 2000. In addition to design work, he also manages stores such as the interior shop "Play Mountain" and the cafe "Tas Yard". He is currently involved in work that connects lifestyles and design as CDO of Conran Shop Japan.
Yataro Matsuura (Essayist/Creative Director)
Essayist and creative director. In 2002, he opened COWBOOKS in Nakameguro. From 2006, he served as editor-in-chief of Kurashi no Techo for nine years. He then moved to the IT industry and became a director of Oishii Kenkou Co., Ltd. Since 2016, he has been an executive at the Tokyo Children's Library, a public interest incorporated foundation. He is also the editor-in-chief of UNIQLO's Life Wear Story 100. He is also the editor-in-chief of Dean & Deluca Magazine. He directed the film The Place Was Always a Trip. His motto is "honesty, kindness, smiles, and today too," and he continues to write and work about the joy, richness, and learning that can be found in life and work. He is a creative director (PHP Editors) and has written many books, including "The Basics of Work: 100 Basics of Living" (Magazine House) and "Living Like an Essayist" (Kobunsha).
■ About Ginza Sony Park
Ginza Sony Park is a "park in the city" located at a corner of the Sukiyabashi intersection in Ginza, Tokyo. A park is a place where people can freely interact and create new experiences because it has space without set rules for how it can be used. By designing this "space," Ginza Sony Park has become a public space that visitors can use freely, creating new "activities" there. This also inherits the concept of a "facility open to the city" that Sony Building has cherished.
The distinctive architecture, with four basement floors and five above ground, is intentionally kept to about half the height of a standard building in Ginza, bringing spatial space and rhythm to the city. The aboveground part is open to the street on three sides, and is directly connected to the subway and underground parking lot. In addition, the large atrium structure that stretches from the first basement floor to the second aboveground floor and the vertical promenade make the seamless connection with the city more urban and three-dimensional.
Ginza Sony Park does not have any permanent tenants, but instead takes advantage of the space to develop a variety of activities. On the B3 floor, the casual dining restaurant "1/2 (Nibun no Ichi)" based on Western cuisine offers new experiences through food.
Ginza Sony Park was born by redefining the urban park, and through its space and activities, it will continue to create new rhythms for the city and its people.
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