The chocolate festival "Salon du Chocolat," which was canceled in Paris, France in 2020, will be held again this year at JR Kyoto Isetan.

Under the theme of "Connections are the Beginning," the event will feature chocolates from around 80 brands, including the "Salon du Chocolat Selection," which brings together the best chocolates from chocolatiers from around the world, and a booth by a chef who has been selected to represent Japan at the World Chocolate Masters, a global chocolate competition.
*Measures will be taken to avoid the three Cs, such as ensuring wide aisles within the venue and regular disinfection. https://www.isetan.mistore.jp/kyoto/event_calendar/sdc.html *Available from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 5th.

Salon du Chocolat Selection *On sale from January 27th.

A special "Selection Box" will be available, featuring a selection of each chocolatier's masterpieces, born from various connections. Other popular international brands, including Bernachon and Christine Ferber, will also be available.

[Selection Box] Emotion/Emotions - Connecting Emotions
[Selection Box]
Emotion/Emotions - Connecting Emotions - 8,424 yen (16 pieces: 1 piece each from 16 brands)
The passionate "feelings" put into each piece of chocolate. This box is themed around the "feelings" you feel for the people and ingredients you cherish on a daily basis, such as family and friends, cocoa farmers and producers.

Palais D'or
Bernachon
This maison is known for its special presence in the chocolate world, having been one of the first to adopt the "Bean to Bar" approach. Its signature bonbon chocolate, "Palais D'or," has a ganache that is softer than you'd expect. A wide variety of tablets are also available. Bernachon Palais d'Or 2,376 yen (3 pieces) Pâtissier S. Koyama Popular chef S. Koyama will be offering not only Chef Koyama's recommended chocolates and chocolate pastries, but also the only eat-in corner at the venue.

es-Chocolat Shake
es-Chocolat Shake Cacao & Milk Caramel Smoothie 601 yen
A drink that matches the sweetness of rich milk with the fruity flavor of Peruvian cacao. The bitter caramel sauce creates a three-dimensional flavor that is likely to become addictive.
*Eat-in available

〈Pâtissier S. Koyama〉SUSUMU KOYAMAS CHOCOLOGY 2020
〈Pâtissier S. Koyama〉SUSUMU KOYAMA'S CHOCOLOGY 2020 1,728 yen (4 pieces)
The theme of Koyama's latest chocolate creations is "ALIVE." Four unique pieces are created based on the grand theme of "living," including one made with "Karasu Sansho Honey," a flavor overflowing with vitality.

World ChocolateRateMasters Japan Representative Selection

The "World Chocolate Masters" is a competition in which professionals from around the world in gastronomy, patisserie, and chocolatery compete against each other in creative craftsmanship, taste, and artistry to determine the world's best. Representatives from each country compete in the World Final, held at the Salon du Chocolat, a chocolate festival in Paris. This time, we feature Kansai-based chefs Naoki Mizuno, Shigeo Hirai, Akihiro Kakimoto, and Nori Onobayashi, all of whom have distinguished careers and have been selected to represent Japan.

Naomi Mizuno x Western Confectionery Mountain
Western Confectionery Mountain, located in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, continues to create ever more refined sweets while preserving and passing on the flavors of its predecessors. Enjoy a moment of bliss with Mizuno's world-class chocolate.

Naomi Mizuno x Western Confectionery Mountain Collection of 10 pieces
Naomi Mizuno x Western Confectionery MountainCollection10 pieces 3,402 yen (10 pieces)
An assortment of Mr. Mizuno's best creations. A box that allows you to enjoy the true goodness of cacao, featuring the new flavors "Herb" and "Cherry."

Mizuno Naoki
Mizuno Naoki
Winner of the World Chocolate Masters 2007. Also won both the Best Entremet and Best Chocolate Pièce Montée categories. A talented culinary genius, he will also serve as the head judge for the World Chocolate Masters 2018.

Special Seminar
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https://isetan.mistore.jp/kyoto/foods/ksdc_store/

*Please check the website for details and how to make a reservation
*Only some products available
Salon du Chocolat Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store
You can purchase Salon du Chocolat products online at the Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Store.
https://www.mistore.jp/shopping/event/shinjuku_e/sdc_chocolat_10

Application period: 10am on Sunday, January 3rd to 6pm on Tuesday, February 2nd
Delivery period: Thursday, February 11th (national holiday) to Sunday, February 14th

*Entry may be restricted during peak hours.
*Due to various circumstances, there may be changes to the planned products and plans.
*Includes products made in Japan based on recipes from the country of origin.
*Prices include tax.

■~ A chocolate festival from Paris ~ Salon du Chocolat 2021
Wednesday, January 20th – Sunday, February 14th
JR Kyoto Isetan, 10th floor Event Hall
https://www.isetan.mistore.jp/kyoto/event_calendar/sdc.html

JR Kyoto Isetan
Address: Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Inquiries: 075-352-1111 (main number)
Website: https://www.isetan.mistore.jp/kyoto.html



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