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 ...

Mole or Basque cheesecake are some of the exotic alternatives offered by Japanese stores instead of the chocolates that women usually give to men for Valentine's Day in Japan, given the fall in global ...

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 ...