In Japan, Valentine’s Day is a little different from the rest of the world.
Traditionally, women give chocolates to men — but today, many people also enjoy buying high-quality chocolates as a reward for themselves.
This unique culture has turned Valentine’s season into a huge chocolate celebration across Japan.

Every winter, Osaka becomes one of the best cities to experience this tradition, with department stores hosting some of the largest chocolate events in the country.
If you’re visiting Osaka between January and February, don’t miss these four incredible Valentine’s chocolate festivals.

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1. HANKYU Valentine Chocolate Expo 2026

📍 Hankyu Umeda Main Store

Japan’s largest chocolate festival

Hankyu Umeda hosts the biggest Valentine chocolate event in Japan, bringing together around 350 brands and 3,000 kinds of chocolates from across the globe.

2026 Theme:
✨ “A Chocolate Journey to Find What You Love”

The main venue is designed as a Chocolate Utopia, with different product lineups in the first and second halves of the event — meaning you can discover new chocolates depending on when you visit.

🌏 Highlight: “47 Chocolate Islands”

Travel through all 47 prefectures of Japan by chocolate.
This special area features regional ingredients such as:

• Local fruits & citrus
• Japanese tea
• Alcohol-infused chocolates

You can even try single-piece bonbons at tasting counters, making it feel like a delicious journey across Japan.

Event Details

• 📅 Jan 21 (Wed) – Feb 14 (Sat), 2026
• ⏰ First Half: Jan 21–29 / Second Half: Jan 30–Feb 14
• 📍 9F Event Hall & Festival Plaza
• 📍 Osaka, Kita-ku, Kakuda-cho 8-7

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2. Abeno Harukas Valentine Chocolate Collection 2026

📍 Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store

A chocolate theme park experience

With about 160 carefully selected brands, this event feels more like a sweet-themed amusement park than a traditional chocolate fair.

2026 Theme:
🎡 “Chocoland”

Expect not only chocolates, but also:

• Chocolate desserts & parfaits
• Limited-edition sweets
• Fun, photo-friendly displays

🍓 Exclusive Collaboration Chocolates

A must-see highlight is the collaboration with “Harukas Smile” Osaka strawberries, grown on Kintetsu’s own farm.
These limited chocolates are:

• Available only at this store
• Created by 5 different brands

Event Details

• 📅 Jan 17 (Sat) – Feb 14 (Sat), 2026
• ⏰ 10:00–20:00 (Last day until 17:00)
• 📍 9F Event Hall & other floors
• 📍 Osaka, Abeno-ku, Abenosuji 1-1-43

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3. Daimaru Umeda Valentine 2026

📍 Daimaru Umeda Store

Pop & stylish chocolate fair

Daimaru Umeda’s Valentine event starts on January 21 and features a bright, modern atmosphere.

2026 Theme:
🎶 “CHOCOLAT HARMONY”

The main venue moves to the 5th floor, creating a more casual and approachable space.

• 🏪 98 brands total
• 🌟 18 brands appearing for the first time

This is a great spot if you want to explore trendy and creative chocolates without the overwhelming scale of larger fairs.

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4. Takashimaya Osaka “Amour du Chocolat”

📍 Takashimaya Osaka Store

Fresh-made chocolate sweets you can only try here

Takashimaya’s Valentine event focuses on live-prepared and freshly baked chocolate sweets, creating a lively atmosphere similar to a food festival.

🍩 Must-try sweets

• Soft-serve chocolate ice cream
• Churros
• Donuts
• Croffles (croissant × waffle)

Perfect for:

• Solo travelers
• Families
• International visitors looking for casual desserts

You’ll also find exclusive Osaka-only items, from Kansai brands to famous international chocolatiers.

Event Details

• 📅 Jan 22 (Thu) – Feb 14 (Sat), 2026
• ⏰ Until 20:00 daily
• 🏪 126 brands total (17 first-time at Osaka Takashimaya)
• 📍 7F Special Event Hall

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Final Tips for Visitors

• Weekdays & mornings are less crowded
• Many chocolates sell out early — don’t wait until the last day
• Valentine events in Japan are also about self-reward, so feel free to buy chocolates just for yourself

Osaka in winter is sweet, exciting, and full of limited-time flavors.
If you love chocolate, February is the perfect time to visit 🍫✨

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