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* Valentine's day (<font size=3>バレンタインデー</font> ''barentaindei''). In Japan, the 14^th February is the day when girls of all ages present the men in their lives with chocolates. This is not restricted to romantic interests, but brothers, fathers, husbands, etc will also receive gifts. If the chocolates you receive are home-made, then it is a good sign that she is romantically interested in you. However, it is only the girls that give out chocolates on Valentine's day - boys have to wait until White Day (<font size=3>ホワイトデー</font> ''howaitodei'') on the 14^th March to return the favour.

* Valentine's day (<font size=3>バレンタインデー</font> ''barentaindei''). In Japan, the 14^th February is the day when girls of all ages present the men in their lives with chocolates. This is not restricted to romantic interests, but brothers, fathers, husbands, etc will also receive gifts. If the chocolates you receive are home-made, then it is a good sign that she is romantically interested in you. However, it is only the girls that give out chocolates on Valentine's day - boys have to wait until White Day (<font size=3>ホワイトデー</font> ''howaitodei'') on the 14^th March to return the favour.

* When returning from a holiday, you are expected to bring back souvenirs (''omiyage'' <font size=3>お土産</font>) for family, friends and co-workers. This often comes in the form of beautifully packaged foods specific to the region you have visited.

* When returning from a holiday, you are expected to bring back souvenirs (''omiyage'' <font size=3>お土産</font>) for family, friends and co-workers. This often comes in the form of beautifully packaged foods specific to the region you have visited.

==Also see==

==Also see==