{"id":6234,"date":"2017-02-13T16:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T07:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=6234"},"modified":"2019-06-24T12:48:34","modified_gmt":"2019-06-24T03:48:34","slug":"10-sophisticated-japanese-chocolates-worthy-of-your-valentine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/other\/10-sophisticated-japanese-chocolates-worthy-of-your-valentine.html","title":{"rendered":"10 Sophisticated Japanese Chocolates Worthy of Your Valentine"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Japan, Valentine\u2019s Day is a time for women to step up and express their love with gifts of chocolate, and there may be no better gift than Japanese chocolate. Whether celebrating Valentine\u2019s Day with friends or family, or romancing that special someone, these 10 sophisticated Japanese chocolates are sure to leave your Valentine craving more!<\/p>\n

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Share the Tradition of Meiji Chocolate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Meiji, the maker of Japan\u2019s most famous milk chocolate bar, has been around for over 90 years and is a perfect brand for gifting to chocolate aficionados and connoisseurs of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n

Meiji Milk Chocolate Bar<\/h3>\n

\"Meiji
\nUnderstated in appearance, the Meiji Milk Chocolate Bar<\/strong><\/a> packs a darker, richer flavor and thicker, silkier texture than most other Japanese chocolate brands; and with distinct notes of toasty caramel and cocoa, you can savor the rich flavor long after the final bite. Meiji Milk Chocolate Bars are divided into grids of 12\u201315 squares, making them easy to share with loved ones and friends.
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Meiji Almond Chocolates & Macadamia Chocolates<\/h3>\n

\"Meiji
\nWhether you prefer sweet or salty, you can\u2019t go wrong with Meiji\u2019s perfect marriage of chocolate and nuts. Their trademark milk chocolate enrobes your choice of crispy almonds<\/strong><\/a> or macadamias<\/strong><\/a>, creating an addictive treat that will have you peeking into the box in the hope that you haven\u2019t already devoured all of them!
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Meltykiss Chocolates<\/h3>\n

\"Meltykiss
\nTrue to their name, Meltykiss chocolates<\/strong><\/a> literally melt in your mouth. These cocoa-powdered cubes and wafers hide exquisite fillings within: strawberry, rum raisin, and brandy and orange, to name a few. Chocolate collectors will find even more to love with Meltykiss\u2019 gentei <\/em>(limited edition) flavors, like green tea and roasted soybean, which are often released exclusively around the winter holidays. Whichever flavor you decide to try, remember this: Always savor, never chew.
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Explore the World of Ezaki Glico\u2019s Sophisticated Pocky<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ezaki Glico\u2019s Pocky has been going strong for over 50 years and is perhaps Japan\u2019s most famous chocolate snack. Since the introduction of the original chocolate-covered pretzel stick, Glico unceasingly continues to release an ever-expanding lineup of bold, new flavors, much to the pleasure of Pocky\u2019s dedicated fans.<\/p>\n

Glico Champagne Series<\/h3>\n

\"Glico
\nReleased to herald 2017, Glico\u2019s Champagne Series<\/strong><\/a> is a collaboration with the award-winning Japanese pastry chef Hironobu Tsujiguchi, and adds a touch of refinement to three of Glico\u2019s most popular treats: Pocky, Caplico and Almond Premio. The Champagne Pocky is flavored with a fruity sparkling wine, and is roughly one-third longer than and twice as thick as Glico\u2019s original Pocky.
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Adult Amber Otona no Kohaku Pocky<\/h3>\n

\"Adult
\nIf you prefer enjoying your Pocky with a splash of single-malt Scotch, then Glico\u2019s Adult Amber Otona no Kohaku Pocky<\/strong><\/a> is sure to hit the spot. Featuring a unique, malt-flavored pretzel stick coated in whisky-scented chocolate, this limited-edition flavor is a team effort between Ezaki Glico and 93-year-old Japanese whisky brewery Suntory.
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Men\u2019s Pocky & Heartful Pocky<\/h3>\n

\"Men\u2019s
\nA sort of \u201chis and hers\u201d Pocky pairing, Men\u2019s Pocky and Heartful Pocky can nonetheless be enjoyed by anyone with a sweet tooth. Men\u2019s Pocky features muted packaging that hints at the richer, darker chocolate-covered sticks stored within. In the past, it was difficult to find this flavor on store shelves, but fortunately Glico has made the wise decision to bring Men\u2019s Pocky back for the foreseeable future.
\nHeartful Pocky<\/strong><\/a> reimagines the popular snack by shaping the pretzel stick\u2019s traditional round shape into a heart. Each stick is dipped in a white chocolate-strawberry coating and peppered with tart strawberry bits, making it a sweet way to say \u201cI love you\u201d to that special someone.
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The Mature Chocolate Offerings from Morinaga<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Did you know that Morinaga\u2019s advertising campaigns helped introduce Japan to the tradition of giving chocolates on Valentine\u2019s Day? With nearly a hundred years of history behind them, Morinaga chocolates are a sentimental treat, ideal for sharing with the ones you love.<\/p>\n

Carr\u00e9 de Chocolat Cacao 70<\/h3>\n

\"Carr\u00e9
\nTranslated, the name simply means \u201cchocolate squares\u201d in French, and their flavor is as understated and refined as the name implies. One of Morinaga\u2019s most popular chocolates, Carr\u00e9 de Chocolat Cacao 70<\/strong><\/a> is praised for its rich, dark cacao flavor that finishes with a well-balanced aftertaste. Individually wrapped, these chocolate squares make for the perfect complement to your morning coffee or afternoon tea.<\/p>\n