Happy Valentines day, Ya know...in Japan its the guys who get the Chocolates on February 14th.

[yuiyoshida]

Ladies will get their turn on "White Day" Howaito Dē on March 14th.


In Japan, Valentine's Day is typically observed by girls and women presenting chocolate gifts (either store-bought or handmade), usually to boys or men, as an expression of love, courtesy, or social obligation.

On White Day, the reverse happens: men who received a honmei-choco (本命チョコ?, 'chocolate of love') or giri-choco (義理チョコ?, 'courtesy chocolate')[4] on Valentine's Day are expected to return the favor by giving gifts. Traditionally, popular White Day gifts are cookies, jewelry, white chocolate, white lingerie, and marshmallows.[6] Sometimes the term sanbai gaeshi (三倍返し?, 'triple the return') is used to describe the generally recited rule for men that the return gift should be two to three times the worth of the Valentine's gift

more about it..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Day

[tazkcmo]

1. I like it!

Just hope my Valentine doesn't get me too much chocolate or I'll have to learn how to say "double the return" in Japanese! lol

Thanks for this. I really enjoy your educational posts on Japanese culture. Keep 'em coming!

[FSogol]

2. Not sure, Mrs FSogol would appreciate 3 bags of marshmallows....

[procon]

3. That's very cute, and I like the idea of two holidays for lovers. nt