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February 14^th is Valentine’s Day. In Japan, it is customary for women (only) to give chocolates to men. It has been that way since 1970. After the New Year in January, various chocolates are sold in the basement of department stores or supermarkets. Handmade kits will also be on sale. It is also usual for junior high school and high school students to give chocolates to the someone they like on Valentine’s Day as a way of confession.

Have you ever heard of “Honmei Chocolate”, “Giri Chocolate”, “Tomo Chocolate”, and “Houbi Chocolate”?

Honmei chocolates are usually given to someone you like, or your lover

Giri chocolates are given to your colleagues, or those you want to give your gratitude to

Friend Chocolates are usually given to your closest friends, hence the name.

Houbi Chocolates, also known as “Reward Chocolate” are for yourself to eat

There are also other phrases like

“Gyaku choco” which means “Reverse Choco” where in chocolates from guys will be given to girls (Since its usually the girls who give on Valentine’s Day)

And “Fami Choco” which is chocolates for families.