[First in Iwate] Ultimate Strawberry Sweets. Strawberry Chocolate Specialist 'Strawberry choco' Opens at 5-Kigen Gourmet Festival! May 2 - May 6, 2026

MARU Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshisuna Nishino) will host a limited-time sale of its Harajuku-born strawberry chocolate specialist brand 'Strawberry choco' at the Iwate 5-Kigen Gourmet Festival.

### About Strawberry choco Produced by 'Candy apple,' a professional apple candy specialist with 33 stores nationwide under the philosophy of 'sharing Japan's highest quality fruits with the world,' Strawberry choco is Japan's first strawberry chocolate specialist. Starting with its flagship store in Harajuku and expanding to major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, it has gained overwhelming popularity, with related SNS videos exceeding 50 million total views.

### Dedicated Product Features - **Highest Quality Strawberries Delivered Daily:** Leveraging unique sourcing power from 'Candy apple,' premium seasonal strawberries are delivered daily from the market. Fresh strawberries are strictly selected to perfectly complement the sweetness of the chocolate. - **Couverture Chocolate Favored by Top Patisseries:** To maximize the natural charm of the strawberries, the brand uses high-end couverture chocolate employed by world-class patisseries. - **Italian Imported Temperature Management Machinery:** Our chocolate warmers are dedicated machines imported from Italy to ensure thorough temperature control. This achieves a smooth, melting texture the moment it enters your mouth, along with a beautiful glossy finish. (Note: A different machine will be used for this specific festival in Iwate.)

### Item for Sale One signature item will be available for this event: - **Most Popular: Dark Chocolate**

### Location & Schedule - **Venue:** Aeon Mall Morioka (4-7-1 Maegata, Morioka, Iwate 020-0148) - **Period:** May 2, 2026 – May 6, 2026 *Sales will end each day once products are sold out.