“Obligation Chocolates” refers to a type of chocolate gift given out of social or professional obligation rather than genuine sentiment. These are typically offered during occasions like holidays, corporate events, or as tokens of appreciation where the giver feels compelled to give a gift out of courtesy or expectation. The term underscores the notion that the gift is motivated more by a sense of duty than by personal affection or desire to please the recipient. Such chocolates can be seen as a way to maintain social relationships or adhere to cultural norms surrounding gift-giving.
The tradition of exchanging chocolates is evolving, with personal motivations now guiding purchases more than societal expectations. Amour du Chocolat in Iyotetsu Takashimaya showcases a range of local and international…