Fujiko F Fujio Museum (a.k.a Doraemon Museum) @ Tokyo, Japan

On my first day in Tokyo, we went to the Fujiko F Fujio (藤子不二雄) Museum!

It was an interesting visit, with all the exhibits, artwork, food and statues of the characters.

Plus, I am thankful that my buddy managed to buy the tickets for us at Lawson (a convenient store where you can purchase entrance tickets for museums, Disneyland, etc)

We walked to the museum on a hot summer’s day and it took us half an hour to walk from Shakugawara station to the museum.

There are tons of adorable signs along the way.

Plus, there’s a huge map beside a convenient store,

if I remember it precisely.

The signs to show you the way to the museum.

Don’t worry, you won’t get lost.

Along the way, you'll see a scenic river with shady trees, houses and shops.

It makes you feel as if you are living in an anime.

Tada! The museum!

We were so happy when we saw it.

Walking under the hot hot sun can be torturing.

One of the exhibition windows outside the museum.

They are mostly Doraemon figures or souvenirs.

You can take a good look at them while queueing at the entrance.

After entering the museum, you will be given a small gadget which can be used to listen to the history and explanation of the exhibits inside the museum. We opt for the English version.

You can store your belongings in the lockers available in the museum. But, remember, photos are prohibited inside the museum. In Japan, they want you to enjoy the experience to the max, instead of clicking away your camera.

Ahh..the best part is, you’ll get tickets, with different character created by the Master to enjoy a mini movie in the theatre. Isn’t it exciting?

Our tickets.

Pretty cool, huh?

The door of one of the lavatory's cubical.

You can even spot the other characters around.

Mushi..mushi???

The telephone booth for you to pose.

It is near the entrance of the theatre.

Besides, there are huge Doraemon gashapon
machines there too.

After admiring the exhibition, it was nom-ing time.

Since we went there on a weekend, prior to the Obon holiday (according to my buddy), there was a crowd in the restaurant. We took our number and waited for roughly 40 minutes to get a table.