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USHIO CHOCOLATL GINZA
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Wed., Feb 7 – Sun., Feb 18, 2024
*This program has ended.
*This program has ended.
USHIO CHOCOLATL is a chocolate manufacturer nestled on a mountainside in the southern part of Mukaishima Island of Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture.
Our chocolate is made from cacao beans and sugar only.
We make single-origin chocolates to allow enjoyment of the tastes and fragrances unique to each region, as well as take great pride in creating new forms of chocolate, including milk or white chocolates made purely from plants, and chocolates made from soy sauce lees. We strive daily in our effort to take on new challenges.
Our chocolate wrappers are adorned with the works of a variety of artists. We value the “vibes” we exchange with customers who buy our products, by connecting through art and the super-cute wrappers around the hexagonal chocolates.
While retaining these “VIBES,” the wrappers around the chocolates sold exclusively at Sony Park Mini have been designed by the illustrator, Hikaru Ichijo.
As for the chocolate, the key part of the product, has been inspired by the café culture of Ginza with a flavor reminiscent of toast.
From the mountains of Onomichi to Sony Park Mini in the heart of Ginza.
Come and enjoy the story behind our success in breaking into the market in Tokyo.
Our chocolate is made from cacao beans and sugar only.
We make single-origin chocolates to allow enjoyment of the tastes and fragrances unique to each region, as well as take great pride in creating new forms of chocolate, including milk or white chocolates made purely from plants, and chocolates made from soy sauce lees. We strive daily in our effort to take on new challenges.
Our chocolate wrappers are adorned with the works of a variety of artists. We value the “vibes” we exchange with customers who buy our products, by connecting through art and the super-cute wrappers around the hexagonal chocolates.
While retaining these “VIBES,” the wrappers around the chocolates sold exclusively at Sony Park Mini have been designed by the illustrator, Hikaru Ichijo.
As for the chocolate, the key part of the product, has been inspired by the café culture of Ginza with a flavor reminiscent of toast.
From the mountains of Onomichi to Sony Park Mini in the heart of Ginza.
Come and enjoy the story behind our success in breaking into the market in Tokyo.
From the outside
State of the exhibits
First solo store in Tokyo to sell 9 types of chocolates
Based on cacao sourced from carefully selected cacao farms, the ingredients are carefully selected and even the art on the jacket is filled with VIBES
Limited quantities of original "Morning in Ginza" chocolates, exclusive to Sony Park Mini, also available.
Illustrator Hikaru Ichijo painted the jacket
Drawstring cotton bags and key chains with the same design as the jacket of the original chocolate "Morning in Ginza" also available
USHIO There is also an introduction area where you can learn the story of the birth of USHIO CHOCOLATL chocolate, episodes with cacao producers, and other stories
There is also an introduction area where you can learn the story of the birth of USHIO CHOCOLATL chocolate, episodes with cacao producers, and other stories
Visitors slowly enjoying coffee and chocolate
USHIO CHOCOLATL Representative: Mr. Nakamura
Coaster
USHIO CHOCOLATL
Chocolate manufacturer located in the mountainside of Mukaishima, Onomichi, Hiroshima.
Exploring the world to create a piece of chocolate that does not exist in the world at the moment, whether it is a simple chocolate made from cocoa beans and sugar alone or a blend of various ingredients.
Chocolate manufacturer located in the mountainside of Mukaishima, Onomichi, Hiroshima.
Exploring the world to create a piece of chocolate that does not exist in the world at the moment, whether it is a simple chocolate made from cocoa beans and sugar alone or a blend of various ingredients.
[Venue]
Sony Park Mini
B1 Nishi-Ginza Parking, 5-3-1 Chisaki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (Google Maps / Video access guide)
[Opening Hours / Duration]
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Wed., Feb 7 – Sun., Feb 18, 2024
*This program has ended.
[Admission Fee]
Free
[Details]
[Notes]
[Measures to prevent infection]
Measures will be implemented to prevent the spread of infections at Sony Park Mini.
Sony Park Mini
B1 Nishi-Ginza Parking, 5-3-1 Chisaki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (Google Maps / Video access guide)
[Opening Hours / Duration]
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Wed., Feb 7 – Sun., Feb 18, 2024
*This program has ended.
[Admission Fee]
Free
[Details]
- This is the first time USHIO CHOCOLATL has opened a standalone shop in Tokyo. In addition to the eight standard chocolates (1,080-1,544 yen) that are also standard at the Onomichi shop, an original blend of chocolates and original goods created especially for this occasion will also be available.
- The original chocolate "Morning in Ginza" (1,600 yen) was conceived from faraway Onomichi, imagining a morning at a Ginza coffee shop, and looks like a piece of toast.
The jacket that wraps this original chocolate is designed by illustrator Hikaru Ichijo, with whom Ginza Sony Park collaborated on the "MANGA in New York" event held in New York last autumn. - The adjacent Nishi-Ginza Parking Coffee will also serve collaborative drinks made with USHIO CHOCOLATL chocolate and cocoa syrups.
- Original goods available exclusively at Sony Park Mini include an acrylic key ring (800 yen) with an illustration by Ichijo and a drawstring pouch (900 yen) with a hand-drawn logo by Ichijo.
- One original chocolate "Morning in Ginza" can be purchased per person.
- The products are limited in number and will be sold out as soon as they are sold out.
- Payment methods: Credit card, transportation IC card, iD, QUICPay
- Please bring your own bags to take home.
[Notes]
- Sony Park Mini is a tiny space of around 30 m². You are asked to note that a limit will be placed on the number of people allowed to enter the space at any one time.
- Any changes to the program will be announced on Sony Park’s official social media account.
[Measures to prevent infection]
Measures will be implemented to prevent the spread of infections at Sony Park Mini.
- Alcohol disinfectant will be available.
- Reinforce disinfection and ventilation.
- Staff will check their temperatures before coming to work, and regularly gargle their mouths, as well as wash and disinfect their hands.