Isetan Shinjuku will once again host the "Salon du Chocolat: A Chocolate Festival from Paris" in the Main Building's 6th floor event hall in 2023.
Founded in Paris, France in 1995, Salon du Chocolat is one of the world's largest chocolate festivals, bringing together top chocolatiers and a variety of chocolate brands from around the world. It is held annually in Paris from late October to early November. At Isetan Mitsukoshi, the first event was held at Isetan Shinjuku in January 2003. It is now held annually at Isetan Mitsukoshi Group stores, including Shinjuku in Tokyo, and the next event in January 2023 will mark the 21st anniversary.
FASHION HEADLINE will be introducing the hottest products this time in three parts. This third part is about "specialty chocolates." From exquisite combinations of chocolate and biscuits to 100% dark chocolate and chocolate educational videos, we've picked out items that chocolate lovers will love, showcasing our commitment to quality!
A set of Biscuits, a chocolate bar sandwiched between sablé cookies, and mini chocolate bars!
CACAO HUNTEARS
Biscuits (18 Biscuits + 6 Mini Chocolate Bars) 4,650 yen
An assortment of chocolate sablé cookies, with three types of chocolate bars sandwiched between sablé cookies to match the taste. The dark chocolate contains cocoa nibs, the milk chocolate contains caramel chips, and the white chocolate contains a double mix of chocolate powder and cocoa powder.
Dark 100%!
Latitude Craft chocolate
Dark 100% Semliki 1,059 yen (1 chocolate bar)
Made using only cocoa grown in Semliki National Park in southwestern Uganda. It has a rich sweetness with flavors of raisins and peaches. A must-try for 100% chocolate lovers.
Attention dog lovers! Chihuahua packaging designed by artist Higami Kimiko
CACAO STORE
Coin chocolate and cookie assortment (18 coin chocolates + 7 cookies) 3,240 yen
An assortment of cookies and coin chocolates sandwiched with ganache made from Mexican white cacao. The cookies are spiced speculoos.
Chocolate with an experience kit that lets you learn about cacao through videos and quizzes
CLUIZEL
Coffret Initiation Le Sons Chocolat (55 pieces) 8,640 yen
With a mix of videos and quizzes, enjoy cacao in steps of adventure → discovery → tasting → blind tasting. This chocolate kit combines learning and fun.
A must-see for pistachio lovers!
VESTRI
Collezione di Pistacchio (21 pieces) 3,996 yen
A luxurious collection assortment of five popular pistachio chocolates. Made with rich Sicilian pistachios, it expresses the diverse appeal of pistachios.
In addition to these, many other chocolates that reflect the pastry chefs' attention to detail will be on display at the Salon du Chocolat venue. Popular items often sell out early every year. Be sure to check out this once-a-year chocolate festival at the venue. The general public session of "Salon du Chocolat 2023, a chocolate festival from Paris" will begin on January 19, 2023 (the previous day, January 18, 2023, is a special invitation day for MI Card members). In 2023, the event will be held in two parts: PART 1 and PART 2. *All prices include tax.
Salon du Chocolat: A Chocolate Festival from Paris
■General Sessions:
〈PART 1〉January 19 (Thu) – January 25 (Wed), 2023 *Closes at 6:00 PM on the last day
■Salon du Chocolat 2023 Information Website:https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/feature/foods_f3/salon_du_chocolat_f
・In order to reduce congestion at the venue, only customers with a numbered admission ticket (free of charge) will be allowed to enter during certain dates, times and times when congestion is expected.
*Admission may be restricted depending on the level of congestion at the venue.
*For details, please see the "Mitsukoshi Isetan Online Store Salon du Chocolat 2023 Information Page."
The theme of the 21st event is "LOVE IS PEACE!"
The deliciousness of chocolate is made with lots of "love." Feelings for important people.
A love for nature that nurtures the ingredients. Warm feelings of compassion connect and intertwine to create each and every piece.
The kindness, strength, and love found in the happiness of chocolate. Taste, enjoy, and embrace it.
Wishing that the world we live in will be filled with more smiles.
Salon du Chocolat 2023 is finally about to begin.
[Salon du Chocolat Official Instagram Account] @salonduchocolat_jp
*The information posted may be changed or canceled without notice due to various circumstances.
*The contents, ingredients, production location, raw material origin, and package design may be subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
Inquiries:
Isetan Shinjuku Store
TEL 03-3352-1111
