2015/02/14

Happy Valentine's Day!

The custom of Valentine's day in Japan is unique. Women give the present, mainly chocolates, to man. Very fancy, special and expensive chocolates for this event are seen around this season. They look so tasty!! So....there is another unique " custom" coming up recently. Women buy those expensive chocolates for themselves instead of giving to men:-) Or women get some chocolates for their female friends. They might think the chocolates are too good to give men!! Sorry! 

  Luckily I got some chocolates!  Of course, good with tea!  Happy Valentine's day!!  





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