Chocolate with a Sealing Wax Stamp Found, Just Like a Wedding Invitation!♡

Do you know JOHN KANAYA?

Have you heard of the confectionery shop JOHN KANAYA, famous for its Cigar Chocolates and more?

JOHN KANAYA is a chocolatier that was established in the 1970s by Mr. Kenji Kanaya, who opened the restaurant “Seiyo Zenjo John Kanaya Azabu,” blending a quiet and elegant atmosphere of Western and Eastern styles.

It embodies that aesthetic.

(The restaurant sadly closed in 2002)

Mr. Kenji Kanaya is the grandson of Mr. Zenichiro Kanaya, the founder of the current Kanaya Hotel, which is a symbol of Kinugawa Onsen.

Growing up in a Western-style family environment where shoes were worn indoors, Mr. Kanaya trained in top hotels around the world and contributed to the development of Japan's hospitality and tourism industries.

He is considered one of the stylish individuals representative of Japan's high economic growth era.

There’s a famous quote attributed to him: “When I go to Paris, the Eiffel Tower lights up.”

Such anecdotes are noteworthy. *

Chocolates with sealing stamps are stylish ♩

Here are some popular products from the historic chocolatier JOHN KANAYA.

These are bonbon chocolates topped with sealing stamp chocolates♡

The sealing stamp, commonly seen on wedding invitations, was originally used in the West as sealing wax (fūrō) to secure letters and documents.

The stylish design befitting the essence of the West is characteristic of JOHN KANAYA♡

According to the official page, this sealing stamp is a "proof" that seals in the deliciousness and quality of the chocolate.

You can choose the color of the sealing stamp＊

The sealing stamp chocolates come in several colors and are assorted, so each one has a different flavor.

The red sealing stamp represents fruits.

You can enjoy flavors like red rum raisin, peach, and raspberry.

The navy sealing stamp is themed around alcohol.

These adult bonbon chocolates use liqueurs like pear and absinthe＊

The green sealing stamp represents Japanese flavors in the bonbon chocolates.

You can enjoy flavors like sansho (Japanese pepper), shiso leaf, and plum♩

(I’m curious about these!)

Perfect gifts for celebratory occasions＊

I introduced the bonbon chocolates topped with sealing stamps from JOHN KANAYA.

Sometimes during events like Valentine's Day or White Day, there are limited edition colors available.

Since the chocolate is themed after sealing stamps, which are also wedding items,

they make perfect gifts for wedding celebrations or engagement commemorations＊

Next time I want to give someone some delicious chocolate, I would love to choose JOHN KANAYA’s bonbon chocolates.

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