The gallery "ROCKET" in front of Harajuku and Jingumae is said to be a chocolate factory "ALCHIMIE DES CHOCOLAT" for Valentine's Day only. It is said that chocolates that match the theme of "magic, magic, alchemy, medicine" are on display. It's been 10 years since I became an adult. I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to be enchanted once in a while, so I immediately visited.


The place is so-called Ura-Harajuku. I don't know the exact definition, but it's a fashionable area that generally points between Harajuku and Shibuya. Even when I was a student, the "Ura-Harajuku brand" in fashion had an absolute position, and I used to go out to play with my part-time job.

When I was thinking about it, I completely lost my way. Is this Urahara fashionable magic where houses and shops coexist ...? To explain in order not to increase the number of maidens who get lost anymore, ROCKET is located in the back alley next to Jingumae Harasaki Dental, off the side street toward Jingumae Roku Post Office. Is it okay to enter this road? Let's take the plunge in a privately owned alley that makes you think.


As soon as you enter the factory, you can smell the sweet chocolate. And on the right is a huge chocolate-colored diorama with a width of about 2m!


"What a cute thing! Chocolate is springing up !!"

I wanted to scream, but I stopped because I was alone. Well, I'm glad that the other maidens spoke for me. It is said that this is an image of the "city of Theobroma" formed from the source of chocolate that springs up. By the way, Theobroma is the scientific name of the cacao tree. I thought it was Melazoma for a moment. It's not a spell, but it might be useful to remember.


And the maidens were flocking to ... the gold faucet . Yes, hot chocolate comes out of the faucet at this chocolate factory! "Ponjuice" comes out of the faucet in Ehime prefecture, and chocolate comes out of the faucet in the city of Theobroma! I want to move right away.



One cup of hot chocolate is 500 yen. It has a gentle sweetness that warms you from the core of your body.


There is another mysterious sight on the second floor, which is made in a loft style.


Here, pralines (sugar-coated nuts) that look like "stratum soil" by cineca are sold as gifts. A system in which pralines are packed in a test tube in the foreground and freely wrapped with free wrapping items (some charges apply) on the table. The price is 1,800 yen per bottle. A slightly unusual taste reminiscent of one of the themes, magic and alchemy, is too fashionable.




This is good for Valentine's Day, but it looks like women will love it too! When I thought about it, the student who had come earlier and the duo of men who seemed to be there were wrapping up. The two respond to the clerk's question, "Are you to her?" With a smile, "No, to a friend." No, she's the one. Somehow sweet and sour.

"ALCHIMIE DES CHOCOLAT" is open from 12:00 to 20:00, and admission is free. Limited time until February 14th. For event details, please visit the sponsored creative office " KLOKA " or the event page.

There is an extraordinary space cast by the magic of chocolate. Why don't you stop by for a break while exploring the Shibuya / Harajuku area?