Ariake Co., Ltd. (located at 36 Nihon Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama; President: Takahiro Fujiki) will release three limited-edition Valentine products for the 2026 Valentine season starting January 15, 2026. This year's Valentine lineup centers on the popular seasonal product "Kurofune Harbor Chocolate Strawberry," which received positive feedback last year, along with two new additions: "Kurofune Chocolate Cube Strawberry" and "Milk Harbor Heart Chocolate." Enjoy the sweet and elegant flavors of chocolate and strawberry that capture the essence of this special season.
About "Kurofune Harbor Chocolate Strawberry"
This product is based on the popular "Kurofune Harbor" and features strawberry sauce with noticeable fruit pieces enclosed in strawberry-flavored homemade bean paste, all wrapped in moist cocoa-flavored castella cake and baked to perfection. Enjoy this seasonal Harbor filled with the delicious combination of chocolate and strawberry.
About "Kurofune Chocolate Cube Strawberry"
"Kurofune Chocolate Cube Strawberry" is a new confection that conceals the depth of authentic chocolate beneath its charming appearance. The base is made using a special manufacturing method that incorporates two types of fragrant strawberry liqueurs and dried strawberries into classic chocolate*. This mixture is carefully kneaded until it achieves a moist and smooth texture, then hand-shaped into adorable cube forms one by one. The rich cocoa content (72%) high-polyphenol chocolate creates a deep richness, layered with the concentrated sweetness of strawberry liqueur and the crisp elegance of strawberry brandy, blending the delicacy of strawberries with a sophisticated aftertaste in each piece. As a finishing touch, the cubes are coated with special strawberry sugar—a combination of decorative sugar and Amaou strawberry powder.
*Classic chocolate: A simple and traditional chocolate cake made by adding butter, eggs, and sugar to chocolate, with minimal flour for a moist texture.
About "Milk Harbor Heart Chocolate"
From the popular bite-sized "Milk Harbor" series comes a chocolate flavor perfect for Valentine's Day and White Day. Made with condensed milk and honey, the moist dough wraps smooth chocolate bean paste and is baked into a cute heart shape. This treat is ideal as a gift or as a small reward for yourself.
Product Details
Kurofune Harbor Chocolate Strawberry
- Single piece: ¥249
- 5-piece box: ¥1,242
- 8-piece assortment: ¥1,944
Kurofune Chocolate Cube Strawberry
- 6-piece box: ¥1,275
Milk Harbor Heart Chocolate
- Single piece: ¥173
- 5-piece box: ¥864
*All prices include tax
Sales Period: January 15, 2026 to March 31, 2026
*Kurofune Chocolate Cube Strawberry will be available until mid-March
Where to Buy: Ariake directly operated stores, station shops, department stores, supermarkets, and Ariake Online Shop
Customer Service: Toll-free 0120-421-900 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
