[Chocolate Kentei 10th Anniversary] This Year Only: Limited 10th Anniversary Certification, Meiji Milk Chocolate Birthday Party, and Many More Projects!

Meiji Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Bunjiro Yao) today unveiled six projects commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Chocolate Kentei, which has been held since 2016. The Chocolate Kentei is a certification exam that tests specialized knowledge about chocolate, taken by over 21,000 chocolate lovers since its inception in 2016.

This year, celebrating its 10th anniversary, we are offering a variety of exciting projects that can be enjoyed by both those who have taken the Chocolate Kentei previously and those who are looking to learn about the charm of chocolate and aim to pass the Chocolate Kentei. These include limited edition certification certificates available only this year, invitations to Meiji confectionery factory tours at three locations nationwide, and an online Meiji Milk Chocolate Birthday Party.

Chocolate Kentei 10th Anniversary Special Website https://chocolate-kentei.com/10thanniversary

Overview of Chocolate Kentei 10th Anniversary Commemorative Projects

### ◆Commemorative Project 1: 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Certification Certificate Appears! This is a special design certification certificate commemorating the 10th anniversary, available only for the Chocolate Kentei 2026. Whether you have taken the exam before or are taking it for the first time this year, why not take this opportunity to get your hands on this commemorative design certificate? - Target: All successful candidates of Chocolate Kentei 2026 - A special design available only this time!

### ◆Commemorative Project 2: 10 winners from each level will be chosen by lottery to receive a Meiji confectionery assortment (worth 3,000 yen)! Every year, for the Chocolate Kentei, the top 5 performers in each level receive one year's supply of Meiji chocolate (360 pieces)! Furthermore! This time, specifically, 10 successful candidates from each level will be selected by lottery to receive a Meiji confectionery assortment. - Target: All successful candidates of Chocolate Kentei 2026

### ◆Commemorative Project 3: [Early Application Benefit] Past 20 questions (total 60 questions) for all levels will be presented until July 31! Past questions will be presented to those who apply by Friday, July 31, 2026. Regardless of which level you apply for, you will receive 20 questions each for elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels, totaling 60 questions. Those who have already applied are also eligible for the gift. - Target: Those who have completed their application by Friday, July 31, 2026 - Shipping date: Will be sent by email around Friday, May 8, 2026. - *For those who apply after Friday, May 8, 2026, it will be sent by email upon completion of the application. - *Past questions will be provided as data.

### ◆Commemorative Project 4: Invitation to Meiji Confectionery Factory Tour by Lottery! 10 groups each will be invited by lottery to the Tokai Factory, Osaka Factory, and Sakado Factory. You can apply for 1 to 4 people, including yourself + family or friends. (Preschool children are not permitted to participate.) - Target: All successful candidates of past Chocolate Kentei, including Chocolate Kentei 2026 - Scheduled factory tour dates: - December 11, 2026, 13:30-15:40, Tokai Factory (Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture) - January 18, 2027, 13:30-15:40, Osaka Factory (Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture) - February 5, 2027, 14:00-16:10, Sakado Factory (Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture) - Application start: Around late October 2026 - Lottery notification: Around Tuesday, November 17, 2026

### ◆Commemorative Project 5: Linked with Milch 100th Anniversary: Meiji Milk Chocolate Birthday Party Held (Online Event) Meiji Milk Chocolate (commonly known as Milch) will celebrate its 100th birthday on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Let's celebrate its birthday together! Meiji employees will share behind-the-scenes stories about Milch, such as the history of Meiji Milk Chocolate and their dedication to ingredients, which are usually rarely heard! There will also be an announcement of the results of a Milch love survey conducted in advance, and finally, a group photo session with everyone and Milch. Please buy Milch and participate while eating it! - Target: All successful candidates of past Chocolate Kentei, including Chocolate Kentei 2026 - Event date and time: Thursday, September 17, 2026, 19:30-20:30 - Application start: Scheduled for mid-July 2026 - Participation fee: Free

### ◆Commemorative Project 6: Online Store for Chocolate Kentei Successful Candidates Only Opens An online store exclusively for Chocolate Kentei successful candidates will open. Limited edition special products and rare products are also planned to appear! - Target: All successful candidates of past Chocolate Kentei, including Chocolate Kentei 2026 - Scheduled opening date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

More 10th-anniversary commemorative projects will be released sequentially in the future.

Chocolate Kentei 10th Anniversary Special Website https://chocolate-kentei.com/10thanniversary