Shopping at Atre Oimori. Found a Godiva near the escalator! I was looking for a small gift, so I decided to buy from Godiva. For the small gift, I chose the spring limited edition G Cube chocolates. They come in a cute tin with a cat illustration♪ I also bought some for home, the Dark Chocolate Langue de Chat cookies. The cookies are light and crispy, with rich chocolate in between. Godiva is always delicious! I also bought a Godiva paper bag to use when giving the gift. The paper bag costs 30 yen each. It's a bit expensive, but I guess it's because it's Godiva...σ(^_^;)

This shop is located on the first floor of the Oimori Station building, in the food section of Atre. Giving Godiva as a gift is always a great choice. The difference between a simple gift box and a Godiva wrapping is remarkable. My respected boss once told me, "If it's not a sweet treat that makes you happy to receive, there's no point in giving it." That's so true. The shop tries to create an atmosphere fitting for Godiva, but it's surrounded by ordinary confectionery shops. Despite wearing Godiva uniforms, the staff are very friendly, offering samples and saying things like, "Valentine's Day is coming soon." Thank you for the delicious treats.

This is a review of autumn limited edition chocolates that I received as a gift. There are two types: "Walnut Milk" and "Chestnut Dark". The Walnut Milk has a deliciously nutty flavor with a soft sweetness in the milk chocolate. It's really tasty! The Chestnut Dark, on the other hand, surprisingly doesn't have a strong chestnut scent, which is good for someone like me who doesn't like chestnuts. But the chestnut paste is still present and goes well with the dark chocolate. The combination was fresh and quite enjoyable. I don't usually buy Godiva chocolates for myself, but this was a pleasant surprise. Additionally, here is a review of the July "Chocolixir". It's been really hot lately, and I've been craving something sweet and cold, so I decided to try Godiva. The Chocolixir reminded me of a Starbucks matcha frappuccino, which tends to get too icy towards the end and loses its flavor. However, the Chocolixir was different. It was smooth and easy to drink through a straw until the last drop with no flavor change. It's still very sweet, but the rich chocolate flavor makes it a good choice for the hot summer days. Overall, I really liked it and will opt for Godiva next time I crave a frappuccino from Starbucks!

On weekends, I always crave something sweet, so I decided to try Godiva instead of my usual black vinegar bar in Omori. I ordered the chocolate drink called "Chocolixir," which combines chocolate and elixir. I chose the "Dark Chocolate Decadence" flavor, which reminded me of Starbucks' Java Chip Frappuccino without the espresso. It's a frozen drink with a milkshake-like texture and a rich dark chocolate flavor. Normally, it comes topped with whipped cream, but I opted to have mine without. It's like a sweet treat that helps me forget the stress of the week. I plan to try all the flavors next time.

After having lunch with a friend, we decided to try the Godiva chocolate drink that I had been curious about for a while. I chose the Dark Chocolate Decadence. It had a lot of whipped cream on top and at first I thought it was rich and delicious, but it started to feel powdery and overly sweet, so I couldn't finish it. My friend, on the other hand, enjoyed it and even shared it with her child who loved it. I couldn't help but think it was quite expensive, probably because of the Godiva brand. I wish I had just gotten a delicious cake instead. Oh well.

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Around 90 years ago, a long-established chocolate shop was born in Belgium. With 250 stores worldwide, "Godiva" takes its name from the courageous woman who rode naked on a horse to lower taxes in Coventry, England. The logo depicts this scene. I remember when my boss once suggested going to "Gojiba" for entertaining purposes in a taxi. My junior colleagues and I struggled to hold back our laughter because it wasn't a monster movie... In 1926, in Brussels, Belgium, a chocolatier named Draps started a chocolate company in the basement of his home. His family helped operate the business, with his four children handling manufacturing, finishing, packing, and distribution. In 1956, the name was changed to "Godiva," and the first store opened. The founder's son, Joseph, introduced creatively crafted chocolate pralines one after another, spreading the name throughout Belgium with beautiful presentations. The first overseas store opened in Paris in 1958, followed by New York in 1972, and later in Japan. Today, loved worldwide from North America and Asia to Dubai and Russia, Godiva is a renowned chocolatier. The current Chef Chocolatier is Yannick Chevallot. Although not cheap, the condensed deliciousness is satisfying even in small quantities. The tempering technique, with refined sophistication not seen in Japanese sweets, offers immense satisfaction. I received the popular adult-targeted Gold Collection. The Gold Collection (7 pieces) for 1,620 yen includes four bonbons like pralines and ganache, as well as three chocolate bars. Vouptele - milk chocolate ganache, Torbion Praline - milk chocolate and hazelnuts, Cool Blanc - white chocolate and hazelnuts, Lady Noir - dark chocolate with vanilla-flavored white chocolate, Caramel Milk, Caramel 50%, Caramel 72%. Whether it's the essence of chocolate, sweetness, or flavor variety, it's all top-notch. Truly, Godiva. It was the number one Valentine's gift I received this year (February 2015).