HAPPY VALENTINE`S DAY!

Valentine`s Day in America and in Japan are very different. In America, Valentine`s day is a day for couples. Couples exchange gifts. The TOP 5 gifts for women are: 1. A dozen red roses 2. Jewelry 3. Lingerie 4. Chocolate 5. Other? Gifts for men: 1. Clothes (a shirt, neck-tie, etc.) 2. Cologne 3. Silk boxers 4.(I don`t know). Usually couples go out for dinner or something to celebrate. In Japan, only women give chocolate to men. In a month there is "White day" and on this day men reciprocate and give white chocolate back to women. In America, there is no "White day." And in Japan, there is "duty chocolate", which is chocolate that women give to guy friends, co-workers, or bosses. This is unheard of in America. In Japan, Valentine`s Day is great for the chocolate industry. I heard that they make 70% of their yearly profit on February 14th. That`s crazy...I have already received some lovely chocolate from a few people. Thank you so much! But every year, I receive less and less chocolate...it`s a sign that i am getting older... ;( BUT, it`s not too late!! If anyone else wants to give me chocolate for Valentine`s Day, don`t be shy! Just bring it over any time you want. I don`t care if you are late a day, or two days, or een a week ;)