Oriental culture lays great emphasis on a woman being "feminine". What are the qualities envisaged in a women who is truly "feminine"? Shyness, for one, has be there. Japanese women in general are epitomes of feminity. Though the patterns of social structure have changed somewhat in Japan, Japanese women still do not approach the man she loves in a very overt manner. Therefore, Valentine's Day in Japan allows the girls to express their true feelings towards the man she loves. It on this day, many young men get to know that they are the objects of devout admiration.
Japan celebrates Valentine's Day in a very unique way.
other Valentine presents to men. The chocolates are of different types. Many chocolate companies have their bumper sales just before Valentine's Day. The chocolates are divided into categories like;
The first category is given to the men, who are either colleagues, or bosses or just friends. But the second category is known as the love chocolate (Honmei-choko). The young ladies give this chocolate present only to that man who is in her dreams and hopefully will be in her life. The concept of "giri" is uniquely Japanese. And they have a "White Day" too.
Valentine's Day in Japan does not use the Valentine cards too much. Sending or receiving the cards is not a very common custom in Japan. And the color of love is definitely red! Modern Japan does see some dining out on the couples' part as far as the Valentine's Day is concerned.
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