Chocolates embodying the "unique beauty" born from a convergence of passions
Good evening, this is Marie from HERALBONY staff.
Two passions have come together to create a one-of-a-kind chocolate box with unique beauty. We look forward to welcoming you to our stores starting January 23rd.
A special chocolate where creations overlap and radiate unique beauty
The chocolate box was born from the encounter between Natsuko Shoji, chef of restaurant été, and Heralbony. The box and shopper are adorned with "Father and Starry Sky 2," a work by artist Haruka Asano.
A gift that combines feelings for someone with the artist's expression. This chocolate box brings together été, which has transcended the boundaries of art, and the creativity of artists with disabilities.
This collaboration is a new initiative where été, which has collaborated with top creators in the art world such as Takashi Murakami and Keiichi Tanaami, teams up with Heralbony, which challenges to "change the perception of disability" and "redefine value" through creativity with artists with disabilities.
A new challenge to express the beauty of uniqueness through chocolate. Please enjoy this special limited-edition collaboration item.
The background of a collaboration where emotions resonate
This collaboration began when Natsuko Shoji, owner-chef of restaurant "été," deeply resonated with Heralbony's mission and vision.
Furthermore, a decisive factor was the strong connection that Shoji felt she was "meant to meet" Haruka Asano, the Grand Prix artist of the previous year's 2024 HERALBONY Art Prize, at the award ceremony of Heralbony's international art award, "HERALBONY Art Prize 2025."
>Interview with Natsuko Shoji and artist Haruka Asano now available
Available at stores from January 23rd
été × HERALBONY｜Chocolat BOX
From January 23rd (Friday), it will be available exclusively at HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA (Ginza, Tokyo) and HERALBONY ISAI PARK (Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture). Please enjoy this special collaboration item, born from overlapping sentiments, as a reward for yourself or as a gift for a loved one.
*Not available for purchase at the official online store.
*Limited quantities available. Sales will end once sold out.
Special Talk Event also to be held
To commemorate the release of "été × HERALBONY｜Chocolat BOX", a talk event will be held on January 31st (Saturday), "Day of Uniqueness," at HERALBONY LABORATORY GINZA (Ginza store).
This event will feature Natsuko Shoji (owner-chef of été), Haruka Asano (HERALBONY artist), and Takaya Matsuda (HERALBONY representative), who will discuss the background of the collaboration, the creative process where art and food intersect, and the meaning of opening "uniqueness" to society.
Participation in this talk event requires pre-registration using the form below.
Please take this opportunity to participate.
Application deadline: January 25, 2026 (Sunday) 23:59
>Click here for the application form
