ジャパンタイムズ4dOpinion
A sweet Japanese Valentine's Day tradition is nearly dead
The custom of giri-choco, loosely meaning 'obligatory chocolate,” was once commonplace in offices around the country.
The Mainichi on MSN11d
Only 10% in Japan still give 'obligatory' Valentine's Day chocolates to work contacts: poll
TOKYO -- A survey revealed that Japan's "giri choco" culture at workplaces is dying out as only about 10% of people continue ...
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How giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day is evolving in Japan
One change is fewer people are handing out chocolates to others at work, which had been a widespread practice over the past ...
20% of junior high, high school boys in Japan to give chocolates on Valentine's Day: poll
Some 20% of junior high and high school boys said they will prepare chocolate gifts for their romantic partners, crushes or ...
Japan Today6d
Cupid's arrows now flying in both directions, as Valentine's Day in Japan undergoes 'major changes'
The Japanese practice of women gifting sweets to men on Feb 14 can be traced to a specific event held in February 1958, when ...
Asia's wild and wonderful Valentine's Day traditions
From mass weddings in the Philippines to women gifting men chocolates in Japan, Asian nations put their own spin on Valentine ...
The South African on MSN8d
How different countries around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day
Ever wondered how the rest of the world celebrates Valentine's Day? Here's what eight different countries do on the day of ...
A Sweet Japanese Valentine Tradition Is Nearly Dead
Japanese women traditionally gave chocolate to their male co-workers for Valentine’s Day. But shifting workplace norms now ...