The year 2024 started off turbulent, but we are already in the latter half of January.
Working professionals have wrapped up their New Year's holidays, students have finished their winter breaks, and college applicants have just completed the Common Test for University Admissions.
Even though the Common Test is over, the exam season continues, so please take care of your health and keep pushing forward, test-takers! We wish you the best of luck!
Once January passes its midpoint, it is time to start planning for February. And when you think of major events in February, Valentine's Day surely comes to mind.
This year, February 14, 2024, falls right in the middle of the week on a Wednesday, so you are likely planning gifts for your special partner—or someone you hope will become your partner—for the weekends before or after.
While there are no set rules for gifts, Valentine's Day in Japan is traditionally all about chocolate. For an adult-oriented Valentine's Day, chocolate liqueur fits the occasion perfectly.
That's right! The craft alcohol store, Kurand, is hosting its chocolate liqueur festival, Valentine Fair 2024, once again this year!
Note: Product names available only in Japan are unofficial translations.
おとなのバレンタインにはチョコのお酒がピッタリ！クランドが「おとなの SWEET VALENTINE」開催で新商品発売！
The Highly Anticipated New Addition to the TOROCHOCO Lineup Is Here!
Starting Wednesday, January 10, 2024, Kurand is launching its chocolate liqueur festival, Valentine Fair 2024! The special event page is now live!
Every year, this fair brings together an array of chocolate liqueurs that are perfect for an adult-oriented Valentine's Day celebration, and the highlight among them is undoubtedly TOROCHOCO!
Boasting the No.1 annual sales volume at Kurand, TOROCHOCO welcomes a brand-new design to the family this year: "TOROCHOCO ORANGE"!
Adding concentrated Satsuma mandarin juice to the irresistibly melt-in-your-mouth chocolate liqueur TOROCHOCO, TOROCHOCO ORANGE delivers a rich, sweet chocolate flavor blended with tart, refreshing orange.
Since orange and chocolate are inherently a classic, match-made-in-heaven combination, you can already tell how amazing TOROCHOCO ORANGE tastes before even taking a sip.
Naturally, alongside the perennially popular TOROCHOCO and TOROCHOCO the RUBY, the event highlights a total of 11 distinct variations of chocolate liqueurs. Let's take a look at the items featured in Valentine Fair 2024!
TOROCHOCO ORANGE
| ABV | 7% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 720ml |
| Price | 3,990 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | Nishiyama Brewery (Hyogo Prefecture) |
TOROCHOCO
| ABV | 7% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 720ml |
| Price | 3,300 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | Nishiyama Brewery (Hyogo Prefecture) |
TOROCHOCO the RUBY
| ABV | 7% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 720ml |
| Price | 3,990 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | Nishiyama Brewery (Hyogo Prefecture) |
Chocolate Mint At 9PM
| ABV | 8% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 300ml |
| Price | 1,490 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | Matsuoka Brewery (Saitama Prefecture) |
Chocolate Banana At 9PM
| ABV | 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 300ml |
| Price | 1,490 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | Yanagawa Shuzo (Fukuoka Prefecture) |
PISTACHIO -Pistachio Liqueur-
| ABV | 7% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500ml |
| Price | 2,490 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | kitaoka-honten (Nara Prefecture) |
PISCHOCO -Raspberry-
| ABV | 7% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500ml |
| Price | 2,490 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | kitaoka-honten (Nara Prefecture) |
Henai Cacao
| ABV | 17% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500ml |
| Price | 2,990 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | K.S.P Inc.(Iwate Prefecture) |
CHOCOLATE＆CASSIS
| ABV | 8% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500ml |
| Price | 3,490 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | Yanagawa Shuzo (Fukuoka Prefecture) |
Tsumi Numa Choco Poire
| ABV | 5% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500ml |
| Price | 2,490 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | kitaoka-honten (Nara Prefecture) |
Tsumi Numa Choco White Grape
| ABV | 5% |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500ml |
| Price | 2,490 yen (tax incl.) |
| Producer | kitaoka-honten (Nara Prefecture) |
The Valentine Fair Runs Until February 20!
Kurand's Valentine Fair 2024 will remain open until Tuesday, February 20, 2024!
The event duration ensures you can still make purchases even for the weekend following Valentine's Day. However, if you wish to have your items delivered by Valentine's Day itself on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, the order deadline is February 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM. (Excluding certain areas such as remote islands)
Given current shipping conditions, deliveries could face unforeseen delays, so placing your order early will give you peace of mind.
The Valentine Fair 2024 special event page offers a wide variety of purchasing options. In addition to single items for the featured products, you can find a curated selection of special Valentine-exclusive plans, Sake Gacha (random liquor bundles), high-value bulk purchase bundles, tasting sets to compare flavors, and even sets featuring a goblet glass that is ideal for enjoying chocolate liqueurs.
Furthermore, Kurand is packed with unique items outside of the featured lineup for this fair. Why not take this opportunity to browse and pick up some drinks to gift to your special someone or enjoy together along with these chocolate liqueurs?
Please check the official website of the craft alcohol store, Kurand, for specific details and to complete your purchase!
チョコのお酒を飲んで楽しむ
大人の ”溺愛” バレンタイン「飲むチョコレート」で大人のバレンタインを楽しもう。プレゼントにも、自分へのご褒美にも。チョコ好きでお酒好きな方、必見です。
“チョコのお酒” の祭典🍫🍷
▼ 「バレンタインフェア 2024」https://t.co/xUYl8tAnoG pic.twitter.com/YOTJX2qA12— 「クランド」クラフト酒のお店 (@KURAND_INFO) January 10, 2024