The 15th annual chocolate festival, Salon du Chocolat, finally kicks off on February 2nd. This year's lineup features approximately 100 brands from approximately 17 countries around the world. To accommodate the ever-growing number of attendees, the venue has been expanded 1.5 times to the Tokyo International Forum. Ahead of the four days of unprecedented chocolate tasting delights, FASHION HEADLINE brings you the latest information! Enjoy the festival with this year's theme, "LaLaLa CHOCOLAT!" as your motto! ■ Sure to sell out! 3 must-buy limited-edition items this year
At Salon du Chocolat, a chocolate festival where renowned chocolatiers from around the world gather to compete, popular items are sure to sell out. Moreover, since this year marks the 15th anniversary, both buyers and chefs have prepared special items in preparation for the event. "To fully enjoy Salon du Chocolat, I recommend doing your research beforehand," says Yuji Akiyama, the buyer in charge. First, we asked Salon du Chocolat Master Buyer Akiyama about his top three limited edition chocolates to buy this year.
Limited Item 1: "Les Gens du Chocolat (Chocolate People)" (15 pieces / 8,500 yen)
◇ A gathering of the "faces" of Salon du Chocolat
"An assortment of chocolates printed with portraits of the world's top chocolatiers. Not only is the design eye-catching, but the chocolate box is also special, filled with new releases and masterpieces. Salon du Chocolat is the only place where you can experience this dream collaboration all at once."
Limited item 2: “Fleur” (10 pieces/6,000 yen)
◇A bouquet for you. Give that special someone a chocolate to show your appreciation.
"A bouquet of chocolates presented by 10 chocolatiers who specialize in floral flavors such as violet, rose, and plumeria. The illustrations by Jeante, organizer of the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, are also lovely!"
Limited Item 3: "Sweets and Desserts" (10 pieces/5,000 yen)
◇Future-oriented chocolate that expresses regional sweets and desserts in a single piece of chocolate, in order to expand the possibilities of chocolate. />"This is an ambitious project in which chefs have put their ingenuity into expressing beloved local sweets and dishes in the form of chocolate. A variety of chocolates will be featured, including lemon tarts, galettes, and the Japanese sweet sakura mochi."
>> View "Buyer's stamp of approval! 4 truly delicious items"
At Salon du Chocolat, a chocolate festival where renowned chocolatiers from around the world gather to compete, popular items are sure to sell out. Moreover, since this year marks the 15th anniversary, both buyers and chefs have prepared special items in preparation for the event. "To fully enjoy Salon du Chocolat, I recommend doing your research beforehand," says Yuji Akiyama, the buyer in charge. First, we asked Salon du Chocolat Master Buyer Akiyama about his top three limited edition chocolates to buy this year.
Limited Item 1: "Les Gens du Chocolat (Chocolate People)" (15 pieces / 8,500 yen)
◇ A gathering of the "faces" of Salon du Chocolat
"An assortment of chocolates printed with portraits of the world's top chocolatiers. Not only is the design eye-catching, but the chocolate box is also special, filled with new releases and masterpieces. Salon du Chocolat is the only place where you can experience this dream collaboration all at once."
Limited item 2: “Fleur” (10 pieces/6,000 yen)
◇A bouquet for you. Give that special someone a chocolate to show your appreciation.
"A bouquet of chocolates presented by 10 chocolatiers who specialize in floral flavors such as violet, rose, and plumeria. The illustrations by Jeante, organizer of the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, are also lovely!"
Limited Item 3: "Sweets and Desserts" (10 pieces/5,000 yen)
◇Future-oriented chocolate that expresses regional sweets and desserts in a single piece of chocolate, in order to expand the possibilities of chocolate. />"This is an ambitious project in which chefs have put their ingenuity into expressing beloved local sweets and dishes in the form of chocolate. A variety of chocolates will be featured, including lemon tarts, galettes, and the Japanese sweet sakura mochi."
>> View "Buyer's stamp of approval! 4 truly delicious items"
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