Japan

Over the last 10 years, I’ve watched as the US has long been a dominant force in the global craft chocolate scene, and as the power it holds in chocolate has …

Japan is known for its innovation in technology, but a tastier field of Japanese innovation is in their fine chocolate sector. There’s a good reason Belgian chocolate manufacturer Callebaut chose …

“In the US you have to build in a place where there’s enough foot traffic to support your business, but in Japan, people will go to you if you have …

Of all the chocolate destinations I’ve traveled to, Japan has continued to have the most complicated backstory. From pocky sticks and Meiji “THE Chocolate” bars to world-class chocolateries & craft …

Tokyo is undeniably the hub of Japanese craft chocolate culture. Both in terms of the number & density of makers and the variety of styles, origins, and approaches, the Tokyo chocolate scene …

For anyone accustomed to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Fukuoka is a completely different experience. It’s got those trademark sky-high buildings that characterize all of Japan, but with a …

Japan’s quietly growing craft chocolate scene is a direct contrast to the futuristic image it projects. The country’s had an astounding number of chocolate makers set up shop over the …

Kyoto chocolate, just like Kobe beef, is not binge-friendly. Hovering around $3USD per truffle, I’d advise you to keep an eye on your wallet. However, the chocolate shops in Kyoto …

I was stunned, absolutely floored, to learn that one of the things Kobe is known for throughout Japan is chocolate. I was also skeptical, given the reputation Kobe beef has garnered, …

​This event is insane. I’ve never seen so many innocent-looking Japanese people, patiently waiting to buy chocolates one minute and stepping on your foot without a backwards glance the next. Japan’s …