Merry Chocolate Introduces a New Way to Enjoy Chocolate at its New Employee Welcome Event, "Cheers with Chocolate! Welcome Chocolate Party"!
Merry Chocolate Company held a "Cheers with Chocolate! Welcome Chocolate Party" to help new employees alleviate anxiety and integrate into the company. This experiential event featured a chocolate drink toast instead of alcohol, fostering exchange through chocolate.
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Merry Chocolate Company, which manufactures and sells confectionery, including chocolates, for gifts (Head Office: Ota-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshiya Tayama), held a new employee welcome event, "Cheers with Chocolate! Welcome Chocolate Party," on April 2, 2026, the day of the entrance ceremony.
[Event Overview]
This event was designed as an experiential welcome party, with "chocolate" at its core, to help new Merry Chocolate employees resolve anxiety about their unfamiliar environment and quickly adapt to the company. Instead of the alcohol typically served at general welcome parties, participants toasted with chocolate drinks. The goal was to share experiences through chocolates and baked goods, provide an opportunity to discover new ways to enjoy chocolate in their future work, and for the new employees to discover these enjoyment methods themselves.
Event Name: Cheers with Chocolate! Welcome Chocolate Party
Date and Time: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 15:30 - 17:00
Location: Merry Chocolate Headquarters, Merry's Club
Participants: 16 new employees for fiscal year 2026, 5 existing employees (2 from Research & Development Department, 3 from Sales Department, including 1 sales position)
[Event Content]
The event was structured around three points characteristic of Merry Chocolate:
Toast with Chocolate Drinks!
A toast was made with special herb-infused chocolate drinks created by Chocolatier Okutani of the Research & Development Department. Chocolatier Okutani introduced a recommended recipe for easing the tension of new professionals, and all participants raised their glasses, exclaiming "Cheers with Chocolate!" This new style of toast, without alcohol, warmed the hearts of the participants and fostered a sense of unity in the venue.
Chocolate Buffet & Pairing Exchange
Participants deepened their connections through a buffet-style exchange, enjoying Merry's recommended chocolates and baked goods, special nama chocolates and desserts, paired with non-alcoholic beverages such as coffee, tea, Japanese tea, and herbal tea. Young employees from various departments, including Research & Development and Sales (including 1 sales position), shared the depth and enjoyment of chocolate with the new employees, fostering lively communication.
Merry Chocolate Quiz Tournament & Welcome Gift Presentation
A quiz tournament about Merry Chocolate was held, providing new employees with a fun opportunity to deepen their understanding of the company. The top winners received commemorative gifts: products newly released in 2026, the same year as their joining the company, adding to their memorable start.
[Participant Feedback]
New employees who participated in the event provided highly positive feedback, with comments such as, "The chocolate toast was new and refreshing, warming my mind and body," "I was able to talk relaxedly with senior employees, and it was a good opportunity to understand the company atmosphere," and "The quiz tournament was fun, and my affection for Merry Chocolate deepened further."
[Future Outlook]
Through this "Cheers with Chocolate! Welcome Chocolate Party," Merry Chocolate has confirmed that chocolate is a powerful communication tool. Moving forward, the company aims to foster a culture of communication through chocolate by providing an environment where employees can thrive with peace of mind, and by promoting this initiative.
[Contact for Inquiries from Media]
Public Relations & Advertising Department, Merry Chocolate Company, Ltd.
03-3763-5115
Mail: publicity@mary.co.jp
[Event Overview]
This event was designed as an experiential welcome party, with "chocolate" at its core, to help new Merry Chocolate employees resolve anxiety about their unfamiliar environment and quickly adapt to the company. Instead of the alcohol typically served at general welcome parties, participants toasted with chocolate drinks. The goal was to share experiences through chocolates and baked goods, provide an opportunity to discover new ways to enjoy chocolate in their future work, and for the new employees to discover these enjoyment methods themselves.
Event Name: Cheers with Chocolate! Welcome Chocolate Party
Date and Time: Thursday, April 2, 2026, 15:30 - 17:00
Location: Merry Chocolate Headquarters, Merry's Club
Participants: 16 new employees for fiscal year 2026, 5 existing employees (2 from Research & Development Department, 3 from Sales Department, including 1 sales position)
[Event Content]
The event was structured around three points characteristic of Merry Chocolate:
Toast with Chocolate Drinks!
A toast was made with special herb-infused chocolate drinks created by Chocolatier Okutani of the Research & Development Department. Chocolatier Okutani introduced a recommended recipe for easing the tension of new professionals, and all participants raised their glasses, exclaiming "Cheers with Chocolate!" This new style of toast, without alcohol, warmed the hearts of the participants and fostered a sense of unity in the venue.
Chocolate Buffet & Pairing Exchange
Participants deepened their connections through a buffet-style exchange, enjoying Merry's recommended chocolates and baked goods, special nama chocolates and desserts, paired with non-alcoholic beverages such as coffee, tea, Japanese tea, and herbal tea. Young employees from various departments, including Research & Development and Sales (including 1 sales position), shared the depth and enjoyment of chocolate with the new employees, fostering lively communication.
Merry Chocolate Quiz Tournament & Welcome Gift Presentation
A quiz tournament about Merry Chocolate was held, providing new employees with a fun opportunity to deepen their understanding of the company. The top winners received commemorative gifts: products newly released in 2026, the same year as their joining the company, adding to their memorable start.
[Participant Feedback]
New employees who participated in the event provided highly positive feedback, with comments such as, "The chocolate toast was new and refreshing, warming my mind and body," "I was able to talk relaxedly with senior employees, and it was a good opportunity to understand the company atmosphere," and "The quiz tournament was fun, and my affection for Merry Chocolate deepened further."
[Future Outlook]
Through this "Cheers with Chocolate! Welcome Chocolate Party," Merry Chocolate has confirmed that chocolate is a powerful communication tool. Moving forward, the company aims to foster a culture of communication through chocolate by providing an environment where employees can thrive with peace of mind, and by promoting this initiative.
[Contact for Inquiries from Media]
Public Relations & Advertising Department, Merry Chocolate Company, Ltd.
03-3763-5115
Mail: publicity@mary.co.jp
FAQ
What is unique about this event?
It features a toast with chocolate drinks instead of alcohol, fostering interaction between new and existing employees through chocolate.
What is the purpose of the event?
To alleviate new employees' anxiety, help them integrate into the company, experience new ways to enjoy chocolate, and promote communication among staff.
What kind of activities were included?
Activities included a toast with special chocolate drinks, a chocolate buffet & pairing session, and a quiz about Merry Chocolate.