Sunday, February 24, 2013

Happy Valentine's day! -Japan vs the US


Did you celebrate it? I made chocolate (see pictures) and give it to my boyfriend and a few of my friends, too. I got a cute stuffed squirrel holding a flower made of chocolate.

Japan also have a Valentine's day. But the way to celebrate the day is different between the US and Japan.

In Japan, only women give chocolates to men, but not the other way. They give expensive and thoughtful chocolate to their boyfriend/husband. Woman is traditionally not allowed to declare her love, but only the valentine's day is exception. They also give small chocolates to many men, like their male friends, colleagues and bosses.

Do you think men are lucky?
Actually, the answer is "NO".

There is a day called "white day" in Japan. It's on March 14th, one month after the Valentine's day. It's the time that men return presents to women. You are supposed to prepare a present three times as expensive as the chocolate you got!

How lucky women are! :)



1 comment:

  1. Why can't women in Japan tell someone that they like them?! Are you not allowed to be honest with your feelings?!

    "They give expensive and thoughtful chocolate." Are the ingredients expensive? What do you mean by "thoughtful chocolate"?

    Your chocolates look delicious! I want some t_t

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