The Japanese word for chocolate is chokorēto (Dutch loanword) and chocolate mousse is chokorēto mūsu.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate チョコレート | Chokorēto | None | |
| White chocolate ホワイトチョコレート | Howaito chokorēto | None | |
| Dark chocolate ダークチョコレート | Dāku chokorēto | None | |
| Milk chocolate ミルクチョコレート | Miruku chokorēto | None | |
| Chocolate mousse チョコレートムース | Chokorēto mūsu | None |
Interesting facts about chocolates in Japan
The first chocolates in Japan were brought over by Dutch traders sometime during the 1700s. However, it wouldn’t be until the 1920s when chocolate was first produced in Japan. These treats are immensely popular in the country today and the locally produced varieties are endless.