So it would seem then that as more Japanese females become aware that the common Valentine's Day practice in foreign countries calls for males to present chocolates and other gifts to females, a ...

(Mainichi/Hiroya Miyagi) TOKYO -- A company survey on consumer behavior in Japan revealed that the most common place to buy chocolates for Valentine's Day in 2025 has changed from "department ...

While Valentine’s Day in the West might traditionally be associated with men giving flowers to the women in their lives, in Japan the day has typically involved women giving gifts of chocolate ...

(Camera: SARA RODRÍGUEZ PACHÓN). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE SHOP FOR VALENTINE´S DAY GIFTS AT A MALL IN TOKYO, JAPAN. [Restrictions: Spain, Latin America, or the U.S. Hispanic market] The Best Romantic ...

while in Japan, women give chocolates to men, with men returning the favor on White Day in March. While Valentine’s Day is cherished by many, it has also faced criticism for being overly ...

While Valentine’s Day in the West might traditionally be associated with men giving flowers to the women in their lives, in Japan the day has typically involved women giving gifts of chocolate ...

In Japan, for example ... In the Philippines, Valentine's Day is marked by mass weddings organized by the government. In Finland and Estonia, Valentine's Day is known as "Friends' Day" with ...

In Japan for example, it is a two-part celebration ... In the Philippines, Valentine’s Day is marked by mass weddings organised by the government. In Finland and Estonia, Valentine’s Day ...