{"product_id":"6962814484558","title":"Announcement: \"Chocolart\" Sale - Japan's First Welfare Chocolate Workshop, Originating in Yokohama","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"w-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-overflow-x-auto md:tw-overflow-auto\"\u003e\u003cnav aria-label=\"Tabs\" class=\"tw-flex md:tw-justify-center tw-space-x-4\"\u003e\u003ca aria-current=\"page\" class=\"tw-bg-gray-100 tw-rounded-md tw-px-3 tw-py-2 tw-text-sm tw-no-underline tw-whitespace-nowrap\" href=\"#6962814484558-01\"\u003eAbout Chocolabo\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca aria-current=\"page\" class=\"tw-bg-gray-100 tw-rounded-md tw-px-3 tw-py-2 tw-text-sm tw-no-underline tw-whitespace-nowrap\" href=\"#6962814484558-02\"\u003eHow to Purchase\/Support\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca aria-current=\"page\" class=\"tw-bg-gray-100 tw-rounded-md tw-px-3 tw-py-2 tw-text-sm tw-no-underline tw-whitespace-nowrap\" href=\"#6962814484558-03\"\u003eAbout the Sale Event\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca aria-current=\"page\" class=\"tw-bg-gray-100 tw-rounded-md tw-px-3 tw-py-2 tw-text-sm tw-no-underline tw-whitespace-nowrap\" href=\"#6962814484558-04\"\u003eChocolabo Physical Stores\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolabo, Japan's first chocolate factory in the welfare sector, founded in Yokohama, will hold a sale event at Shinjuku Park Tower on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please stop by!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfieldset class=\"tw-px-8 tw-py-6 tw-bg-white tw-bg-opacity-50 tw-border tw-border-solid tw-border-slate-300 tw-rounded\"\u003e\n\n\u003clegend class=\"tw-tracking-wider tw-px-3 -tw-ml-4 tw-bg-white tw-bg-opacity-50 tw-rounded\"\u003eSocial Impact\u003c\/legend\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-flex-row md:tw-flex tw-justify-between\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-pr-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"tw-mt-0\"\u003eChocolate that contributes to the employment of people with disabilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"tw-mt-4\"\u003eAccording to a 2022 survey\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e※1\u003c\/span\u003e by Kanagawa Prefecture, the average monthly wage (income)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e※2\u003c\/span\u003e for people with disabilities is \u003cstrong\u003e15,795 yen, or 242 yen per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e. The scarcity of employment opportunities and low wage levels for people with disabilities are significant social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"tw-mt-4\"\u003eThrough chocolate, Chocolabo aims to create a system where people with disabilities can achieve independence, supporting their individuality and rich talents, and working to \"create employment opportunities\" and \"improve wage levels.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"tw-mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll proceeds from the sale of welfare products are returned to the people with disabilities working at Chocolabo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-3\/12\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/SDGs-10-reduced-inequalities_120x120.png\" class=\"tw-inline-block tw-w-full tw-h-auto tw-mt-2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/fieldset\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-relative tw-my-8\" id=\"6962814484558-01\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tw-absolute tw-inset-0 tw-flex tw-items-center\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full tw-border-solid tw-border-t tw-border-gray-500\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-relative tw-flex tw-justify-center\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"tw-inline-block tw-my-0\"\u003eAbout Chocolabo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-flex-col md:tw-flex md:tw-flex-row\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/3\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/slide03_480x480.jpg?v=1705652994\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-2\/3 md:tw-pl-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is \"Chocolabo\"?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the first chocolate factory in Japan as a welfare facility. At Chocolabo, a Type B employment support service operated by the General Incorporated Association AOH, approximately 40 individuals with disability certificates work diligently every day to manufacture and sell chocolate confectionery, utilizing their unique skills. Each Chocolabo sweet, crafted by hand, reflects the individuality of its maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"tw-btn tw-btn-secondary tw-w-full\" href=\"https:\/\/chocolabo-group.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Chocolabo Official Website \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-flex-col md:tw-flex md:tw-flex-row\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/3\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/aoh01_480x480.jpg?v=1705653012\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-2\/3 md:tw-pl-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Vision behind \"Chocolabo\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Noriyuki Ito, the representative of the Chocolabo Group, started the chocolate factory because his son has a disability. He wanted to change the situation where there were few employment opportunities and low wages for people with disabilities. After leaving his corporate job and starting his own business, he established Chocolabo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the corporate philosophy of \"contributing to society by creating a community where all people are equally respected and where people with disabilities, able-bodied people, and the elderly can coexist, and by creating a system where everyone involved can experience both material and spiritual prosperity,\" Chocolabo has achieved the creation of employment for people with disabilities and an increase in their wages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChocolabo is coming to Shinjuku Park Tower! Please consider Chocolabo's carefully crafted sweets as \"Cause Making Gifts\" for donations or as presents for loved ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-flex-col md:tw-flex md:tw-flex-row\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/3\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/f8NAqyXKmXM\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-2\/3 md:tw-pl-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the manufacturing process and more on Chocolabo's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f8NAqyXKmXM\"\u003eofficial YouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-relative tw-my-8\" id=\"6962814484558-02\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tw-absolute tw-inset-0 tw-flex tw-items-center\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full tw-border-solid tw-border-t tw-border-gray-500\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-relative tw-flex tw-justify-center\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"tw-inline-block tw-my-0\"\u003eHow to Purchase\/Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-flex-col md:tw-flex md:tw-flex-row-reverse\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/3\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/1_chocolabo_buy_960x.png?v=1705916954\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-2\/3 md:tw-pr-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"tw-mt-4\"\u003ePurchase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdl class=\"tw-mb-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdt class=\"tw-font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[As an Individual]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd class=\"tw-pl-4\"\u003eSupport by purchasing your favorite chocolates and sweets.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdd class=\"tw-pl-4\"\u003eIn addition to the Shinjuku Park Tower sale event, you can also purchase from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chocolabo-group.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eonline store\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\n\u003cdt class=\"tw-font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[As a Company or Organization]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd class=\"tw-pl-4\"\u003eSupport by purchasing as gifts or snacks for company breaks.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-flex-col md:tw-flex md:tw-flex-row-reverse\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/3\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/2_chocolabo_share_960x.png?v=1705916958\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-2\/3 md:tw-pr-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"tw-mt-4\"\u003eSupport by Spreading Awareness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdl class=\"tw-mb-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdt class=\"tw-font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[As an Individual]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd class=\"tw-pl-4\"\u003eShare purchased products and activities with friends and on social media.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdd class=\"tw-pl-4\"\u003eChocolabo: ・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chocolabo-group.com\/\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWebsite\u003c\/a\u003e ・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chocolabo0708\/\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e ・\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chocolabojp\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003cdl class=\"tw-mb-0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdt class=\"tw-font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[As a Company or Organization]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd class=\"tw-pl-4\"\u003eCommunicate your social contribution efforts on your company website, etc.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-flex-col md:tw-flex md:tw-flex-row-reverse\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-1\/3\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/3_chocolabo_sustainable_960x.png?v=1705916961\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full md:tw-w-2\/3 md:tw-pr-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"tw-mt-4\"\u003eSupport through Sustainable Connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdl class=\"tw-mb-4\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdt class=\"tw-font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[As an Individual]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd class=\"tw-pl-4\"\u003eConsider Chocolabo when choosing chocolates, sweets, or gifts.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\u003cdl class=\"tw-mb-0\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdt class=\"tw-font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[As a Company or Organization]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\n\u003cdd class=\"tw-pl-4\"\u003eRegular purchases, collaborative event hosting, etc.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-relative tw-my-8\" id=\"6962814484558-03\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tw-absolute tw-inset-0 tw-flex tw-items-center\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full tw-border-solid tw-border-t tw-border-gray-500\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-relative tw-flex tw-justify-center\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"tw-inline-block tw-my-0\"\u003eAbout the Sale Event\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDate and Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWednesday, March 27, 2024, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1F, below the escalator (in front of Lawson)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/IMG_3812_480x480.heic?v=1707287599\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePayment Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails will be announced once finalized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-relative tw-my-8\" id=\"6962814484558-04\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"tw-absolute tw-inset-0 tw-flex tw-items-center\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-w-full tw-border-solid tw-border-t tw-border-gray-500\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-relative tw-flex tw-justify-center\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"tw-inline-block tw-my-0\"\u003eChocolabo Physical Stores\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Stores\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?ll=35.542298,139.570523\u0026amp;z=14\u0026amp;t=m\u0026amp;hl=ja\u0026amp;gl=JP\u0026amp;mapclient=embed\u0026amp;cid=17276392896742167529\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChocola-bo Main Store\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-1-51 Chigasaki Minami, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 224-0037 OPEN 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Mondays)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?ll=35.454925,139.631\u0026amp;z=14\u0026amp;t=m\u0026amp;hl=ja\u0026amp;gl=JP\u0026amp;mapclient=embed\u0026amp;cid=16725754710737590996\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCHOCOLABO Landmark Plaza Store\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandmark Plaza 1F, 2-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 220-0012 OPEN 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?ll=35.429153,139.494922\u0026amp;z=14\u0026amp;t=m\u0026amp;hl=ja\u0026amp;gl=JP\u0026amp;mapclient=embed\u0026amp;cid=11302930250531460750\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChocola-bo Izumino Store\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5735-4 Izumi-cho, Izumi Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture 245-0016 OPEN 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Sundays and Mondays)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chocolabo-group.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOnline Store\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cfieldset id=\"6962814484558-05\" class=\"tw-px-8 tw-py-6 tw-bg-white tw-bg-opacity-50 tw-border tw-border-solid tw-border-slate-300 tw-rounded\"\u003e\n\n\u003clegend class=\"tw-tracking-wider tw-px-3 -tw-ml-4 tw-bg-white tw-bg-opacity-50 tw-rounded\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/legend\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor inquiries about Chocolabo and product purchases, click \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/chocolabo-group.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor inquiries about this event and article, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shinjuku-parktower.easygo.eco\/pages\/contact\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/fieldset\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※1 \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.kanagawa.jp\/documents\/101736\/r4kouchin-gaiyou1.pdf\"\u003eKanagawa Prefecture Fiscal Year 2022 Wage (Income) Performance Status (Overview)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※2 Average working wage for Type B employment continuous support service facilities\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"新宿パークタワー","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40476279832654,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1157\/7678\/files\/4_a4e9ccea-2a81-40fd-b8f1-16573e13fe14.png?v=1709096949","url":"https:\/\/shinjuku-parktower.easygo.eco\/en\/products\/6962814484558","provider":"新宿パークタワー ESGポータル","version":"1.0","type":"link"}