Meiji Apollo (also known as Apollo Chocolate or 阿波羅可可) is a classic and iconic Japanese chocolate snack that has been a beloved treat for over 50 years.

It's a small, cone-shaped chocolate with two distinct layers:

• Top layer: Strawberry-flavored chocolate, which is sweet, fruity, and slightly tangy.

• Bottom layer: Smooth and creamy milk chocolate.

This combination creates a harmonious blend of fruity and creamy flavors in every bite.

• The Shape: The iconic cone shape was inspired by the Apollo spacecraft that made the first successful moon landing in 1969.

• The Name: While the shape was inspired by the spacecraft, the name "Apollo" actually comes from the Greek god of the sun. Meiji had already registered the name before the Apollo 11 mission.

• The Launch: The chocolate was launched in Japan in August 1969, shortly after the historic moon landing.

In Japan, there is a popular fortune-telling game associated with Apollo chocolate. The idea is to roll the chocolate in your mouth using your tongue and teeth. If you can cleanly separate the top strawberry layer from the bottom milk chocolate layer, it is said that something good will happen to you that day.