We want to deliver to you the true flavor and scent of cacao beans.
ICHIJI was born out of this desire.
When this desire took shape,
it became “Bean to Bar Chocolate”,
where the entire process of manufacturing chocolate
happens within the company’s workshop.
After purchasing the beans, all the sorting, roasting, grinding, blending,
and molding is done by hand.
Enjoy “Beans to Bar Chocolate”,
which we are sure will change your perception of what chocolate is.
Quality beans are carefully selected from well-known production regions of cocoa beans.
You can choose from 12 types of chocolate, a combination of 4 countries of origin and 3 types of flavors
※We are continually pursuing the best quality. Currently we import from four countries: Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Tanzania, and Ghana.
First of all, please choose the origin of the cacao beans.
Next, please choose a flavor. (The difference in flavor is shown by the color of the box)
We offer packages for gifts.
Your thoughts to that special someone will be wrapped in a Tosa Washi paper with an ocean wave design, tied with red and white cords.
“Bean to Bar Chocolate” is created from the entire process of cacao beans becoming chocolate.
We bring out the true flavor and fragrance of cacao beans and create each one carefully.
Step 1. Purchasing
ICHIJI chooses and selects the highest quality cacao beans
from all over the world.
Step 2. Sorting
The beans arrive in bags made of hemp,
and are manually sorted one by one by shape, size and condition.
Step 3. Roasting
The beans are roasted based on the origin and characteristics.
Step 4. Grinding
The roasted beans are crushed coarsely.
Step 5. Wind sorting
Wind power is used to separate the fruit (cacao nib)
from the seed coat.
Step 6. Manual sorting
Any remaining seed coat
will be removed carefully by hand.
Step 7. Pulverizing / mixing
The cacao nibs are ground into fine powder,
after which sugar is added.
Step 8. Temperature control
The chocolate is made so that it is glossy
and doesn’t melt easily.
Step 9. Molding
The chocolate is poured into a mold
and any air bubbles are removed.
Step 10. Sealing
The chocolate is removed from the mold,
vacuum-sealed and packed into boxes.
The entire process, along with all manufacturing
and management up to this point is done at our company’s own workshop.
There is a café space within the store for you to relax.
Everything on the menu is authentic, to match ICHIJI’s Bean to Bar Chocolates.
Please enjoy ICHIJI’s carefully selected menu to your heart’s content.
All drinks include bean to bar chocolate.
Carefully selected from Jersey, a purveyor of British kings, by ICHIJI.
Authentic Jersey butter manufactured in Jersey. Produced from the raw milk from approximately 3000 completely lineage-controlled Jersey cattle. It is known to be creamy with a strong flavor, and full of carotene.
2 types – unsalted and salted – are available.
The unsalted type is best with simple bread and scones, as it allows you to enjoy the flavor and depth of the Jersey butter. We also recommend mixing it with pastry dough, or take advantage of its creaminess and use it to make buttercream or raisin butter.
The salted type has a solid salty flavor, which, combined with the flavor of Jersey butter, brings out the flavor of bread. It is recommended for dishes such as seafood sauté or buttered potatoes.
Please make yourself comfortable. A smoking room is also available.
ICHIJI, Co. Ltd.
1-20 Narihiracho, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo
(JR Ashiya Station South Exit)
TEL.0797-69-6388
OPEN 11:00-19:00
CLOSED/Tuesdays(excluding National holidays)