Ep. 4: Japan

In the land of the rising sun, where Hello Kitty & cat cafes co-exist with hostess bars & EDM clubs, there also exists a thriving chocolate culture full of contrasts. Japanese chocolate is one of the most multifaceted products in the world, encompassing everything from cheap candies to many-layered bonbons and bars crafted with cacao from all corners of the world. There’s a hierarchical feel to it all. And there’s a good reason so many chocolate companies are eyeing the Japanese market. In this episode, we talk to 3 chocolate industry folks about the origin and evolution of the Japanese chocolate industry. Decades in the making, Japan’s chocolate market & chocolate makers are on the brink of exploding within the craft chocolate scene. To read the article version of this episode, click here (https://damecacao.com/japanese-chocolate-bean-to-bar/). Show notes: https://damecacao.com/chocolate-on-the-road-japan/ (https://damecacao.com/chocolate-on-the-road-japan/) Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chocolateontheroad/ (https://www.instagram.com/chocolateontheroad/)