The rabbit "Peter Rabbit" in a blue jacket that everyone will know. "Peter Rabbit in GINZA ~ 120th Anniversary of Picture Letters ~" is being held at Ginza Sony Building from October 1st to commemorate the 120th anniversary of its birth.

"Peter's dad" is a hot topic
"Peter's dad" is a hot topic

Exhibitions and various events related to the author Beatrix Potter and the picture book "Peter Rabbit's Story" are planned, but as a related project, "Peter Rabbit" is being held at the pub cardinal on the first floor of the same building. "Official Cafe" has become a hot topic.

Menu introduction page of the same project. The characters "Peter's dad" suddenly jumped in while traditional British food was lined up ... Eh, dad !?
If you look closely at the menu ... (Image: Pub Cardinal)
If you look closely at the menu ... (Image: Pub Cardinal)

Yes, what is on sale is "Rabbit Meat Pie Wrap". The menu name is "Peter's dad? (Rabbit pie wrap)".

This menu is based on a passage from "Peter Rabbit's Story," in which the father was "made into a pie." The story tells the children that they shouldn't just go to his field because "the dad was made into a pie by McGregor's dad."

On the Internet, there are comments such as "Isn't it a black joke?" And "Tears are coming out ..." for this menu, but there are also voices saying "Faithful to the original". However, the overwhelming majority of comments are "I want to eat." Certainly, in modern Japan, there aren't many opportunities to eat rabbit meat.

Also, the character introduction page on the official Peter Rabbit website (Japanese version) has become a hot topic. Here, the father is introduced in "The figure of the pie". It seems that there are various ways of receiving it, such as cruel and sad, but the story about Dad and McGregor is also an expression of Potter's feelings for nature. If you are interested, please read the story.
Character introduction page where dad is also posted (Image: Peter Rabbit official website)
Character introduction page where dad is also posted (Image: Peter Rabbit official website)

"Peter Rabbit in GINZA ~ 120th Anniversary of Picture Letters ~" is open until October 14th. Admission is free. Regardless of the menu name "Dad", it may be an opportunity to think about food and nature.

For more information on the event, visit the event information page on the official Peter Rabbit website.