Valentine's Day in Japan!

14th of February was Valentine's Day. But what does Valentine's Day work in Japan? Well, as in any other country, is the day of people in Love. What is the difference in Japan compared to the rest of the world? ;) well...you'll be amazed...

First of all, in Japan, the ones receiving a gift on Valentine's Day....are... MEN! You read right ! Girls will buy expensive chocolate or in some cases, prepare small chocolates themselves and give them to the loved ones. Of course, doesn't mean that men's can just get away with their chocolate ;) ... but the interesting thing is that on february 14th, they will get the chocolate. On March 15th, is the opposite, girls will receive a gift and the day is called the "White Day".

Another thing to point out, is that if you are a man and will get a chocolate on the 14th of february, doesn't necessarily mean that they are in love with you. There are different levels of chocolates: The one for the Loved One, the One for friends and the One for Colleagues. It always depends on the cost. If you get a, let's say, Doraemon Chocolate, it means ...well...you are just a friend, but if you get a chocolate box from Godiva (one of the most expensive chocolate shops in Japan that looks like "Chocolate-Boutiques") it means...well... you are the lucky one!

Unfortunately this nice tradition is slowly disappearing. In fact, even in japan, is more and more usual to celebrate Valentine's Day in the Western Style, which means more fand more requently girls now expect a gift from men... too bad!! isn't ? ;)