LE CHOCOLAT DE H at VISON: Japanese Domestic Chocolate Made from 100% VISON-Grown Cacao From June 24

VISON, a large food and wellness resort in Mie Prefecture, is debuting a unique domestic chocolate made entirely from cacao grown on-site. This special chocolate, crafted by renowned pastry chef Hiroaki Tsujiguchi, uses 100% cacao cultivated within VISON by Tsuji Oil Co., Ltd., marking a rare achievement of “farm to bar” chocolate production in Japan.

For travelers and chocolate lovers visiting Japan, this limited-edition chocolate offers a rare chance to taste a product that showcases Japan’s emerging cacao cultivation capabilities. The chocolate’s fruity and floral aromas reflect the tropical environment carefully recreated at VISON, making it a unique souvenir or indulgence during a visit to the region.

About LE CHOCOLAT DE H and the VISON Cacao Project

Starting in July 2021, Tsuji Oil Co., Ltd. began cultivating cacao in a specialized greenhouse at VISON, replicating tropical conditions with temperatures between 25°C and 40°C and humidity over 70%. Despite challenging flowering and fruiting rates, the first harvest was achieved in July 2022. The project manages every step from cultivation and harvesting at VISON, to fermentation and drying at Tsuji Oil’s factory in Matsusaka City, and finally roasting and chocolate making under Chef Tsujiguchi’s supervision at the Le Chocolat de H lab in Yoshikawa Minami, Saitama Prefecture.

Highlights

• 100% VISON-grown cacao used in chocolate production, showcasing Japan’s domestic cacao potential.
• Chocolate crafted without added cocoa butter, relying solely on the cacao bean’s natural fats for a rich flavor.
• Fruity and floral notes reminiscent of passion fruit and tropical fruits like banana and mango.
• Chocolate available exclusively at LE CHOCOLAT DE H within VISON, with sales starting June 24, 2026.

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