What is Chocolabo?

Chocolabo is Japan's first welfare-based chocolate factory. Operated by the general incorporated association AOH as a Type B employment support service for people with disabilities, Chocolabo employs about 40 individuals with disabilities who use their unique talents to produce and sell chocolate confectionery daily. Each Chocolabo sweet, crafted by hand, reflects the individuality of its maker.

Chocolabo Official Website

The Vision Behind "Chocolabo"

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 places for people with disabilities to work and their wages were low. After leaving his corporate job and starting his own business, he established Chocolabo.

Their corporate philosophy is "to contribute to society by creating a community where all people, including those with disabilities, those without disabilities, and the elderly, can coexist and feel enriched both materially and mentally, by respecting all people equally." They are committed to creating employment opportunities and increasing wages for people with disabilities.

Now, Chocolabo is coming to KDX Toyosu Grand Square! Please consider Chocolabo's carefully crafted sweets as a "Cause Marketing Gift — products chosen for a reason" for donations or as gifts for your loved ones.

You can view the manufacturing process and more on Chocolabo's official website.

On Monday, April 15, we held a sales event for "Chocolabo," Japan's first welfare-based chocolate factory, at KDX Toyosu Grand Square. Many people attended, and the event was a great success.
Number of Chocolabo staff involved: Approximately 50
Number of purchasers: 151
Number of items sold: 520