Valentines Day in Japan
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Fri 2008/02/15 05:51
Have heard of chocolates being given to idols but never expected to receive chocolates *from* an idol ^^;
This is Ayumi Hotta from the Primaries giving me some valentines chocolates last Monday - to the folks who asked what was in the orange bag in the 4 hours in Akihabara article - now you know ^^;
So whats Valentines day like in Japan?
Just like Christmas in Japan, Valentines day is all about the monies.
The beginnings of Valentines day in Japan started in 1936. A chocolate maker called Morozoff Limited put an ad in a magazine for "Valentine Chocolate." Valentines day then traditionally became a day where women would give chocolate to men. 25% of Japans annual chocolate consumption is consumed around Valentines day.
To make more monies from Valentines day, the Japanese invented "White Day" as an excuse for men to buy candy to give to women in return for the chocolate that they received - theres even an official White Day site.
The reason its called "White Day" is because the color of sugar (white) is the main ingredient for candy which was traditionally given on White Day - source from Wikipedia. These days however, one does not have to give candy and can be white chocolate or marshmallows but not bukkake.
The term "Giri Choco" is used to describe chocolate that is given as an obligation - like to ones superiors or boss. If you are managing ladies in Japan and receive chocolate from them then its probably not because she likes you but because she expects a pay rise come next evaluation season.
White Day takes place one month after Valentines day on the 14th of March.
This is Ayumi Hotta from the Primaries giving me some valentines chocolates last Monday - to the folks who asked what was in the orange bag in the 4 hours in Akihabara article - now you know ^^;
So whats Valentines day like in Japan?
Just like Christmas in Japan, Valentines day is all about the monies.
The beginnings of Valentines day in Japan started in 1936. A chocolate maker called Morozoff Limited put an ad in a magazine for "Valentine Chocolate." Valentines day then traditionally became a day where women would give chocolate to men. 25% of Japans annual chocolate consumption is consumed around Valentines day.
To make more monies from Valentines day, the Japanese invented "White Day" as an excuse for men to buy candy to give to women in return for the chocolate that they received - theres even an official White Day site.
The reason its called "White Day" is because the color of sugar (white) is the main ingredient for candy which was traditionally given on White Day - source from Wikipedia. These days however, one does not have to give candy and can be white chocolate or marshmallows but not bukkake.
The term "Giri Choco" is used to describe chocolate that is given as an obligation - like to ones superiors or boss. If you are managing ladies in Japan and receive chocolate from them then its probably not because she likes you but because she expects a pay rise come next evaluation season.
White Day takes place one month after Valentines day on the 14th of March.
And this is what I got from Ayumi. Tasted lovely! Hope Ayumi doesn't mind that I shared these with my wife ^^;
Going to let White Day take advantage of me and get Ayumi-chan some chocolate.
Whats valentines day like in your region? Did you give or receive anything for valentines day? Are you spending it with somebody or plan on spending it being ronery with yourself in Mc Donalds?
If you are going to be ronery, don't forget that there are plenty of gorgeous girls who are willing and waiting for you here.
Going to let White Day take advantage of me and get Ayumi-chan some chocolate.
Whats valentines day like in your region? Did you give or receive anything for valentines day? Are you spending it with somebody or plan on spending it being ronery with yourself in Mc Donalds?
If you are going to be ronery, don't forget that there are plenty of gorgeous girls who are willing and waiting for you here.
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Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
Happy VDay Danny!!!
(ID #72299) Posted on 2008/02/15 05:31
Valentine's Day hasn't hit the States yet (except on the East Coast I guess), but I won't be doing anything. I have no girlfriend and no girl in mind...
(ID #72300) Posted on 2008/02/15 05:40
thats sad T_T
(ID #203032) Posted on 2008/06/03 04:00
Email & Network Support/Administration
I'll be "ronery but not in McDonald's. Somehow 2D girls just don't cut it for me. Oh well, It gets easier after the third year of being single and by the sixth you forgot all about it
(ID #72301) Posted on 2008/02/15 05:45
You are one lucky boy, Danny.
(ID #72302) Posted on 2008/02/15 05:47
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
I gave, but never received... no, I got few... but.... (T_T)...
(ID #72303) Posted on 2008/02/15 05:49
Roney....I'm so Roney....I have nobody....for my own....0ooooooooooo!!!! Uhg....Chicken nuggets....wait for me i'll be there for u *sniff* I guess after the sixth year it should be easy. damn i really work too much haha
(ID #72304) Posted on 2008/02/15 05:49
Online Shop
Wow, how lucky you are!!! And how ronely I feel now >.>
(ID #72305) Posted on 2008/02/15 06:06
Valentines day!!! I could say that I am definitely not ronery.
(ID #72306) Posted on 2008/02/15 06:16
Administrative Assistant
As I like to say (well, not like per se - but fitting) HAPPY SINGLEHOOD AWARENESS DAY EVERYONE!
(ID #72307) Posted on 2008/02/15 06:23
Software Engineer
I got me some choco last night .... none today from the office girls though.
(ID #72308) Posted on 2008/02/15 06:29
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Wow, those chocolates look delicious AND expensive...
(ID #72309) Posted on 2008/02/15 06:34
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
me got nothing but additional workload today. (T-T) but still got time to check up on DannyChoo.com. ^^
(ID #72310) Posted on 2008/02/15 06:40
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
I usually get choco but I don't even celebrate Valentine's Day. People take it seriously though. I get something from women regularly so it's no big deal to me.
(ID #72311) Posted on 2008/02/15 06:46
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
So ronery.. ;_; Though here in Brazil, Valentine's day is actually called "lovers day". As in girlfriend/boyfriend day. As in, the only ones exchanging presents (and it's not obligatory choco), are real girlfriends and boyfriends.... husbands and wives usually too. As in, if Ayumi-chan gave choco to Danny here in Brazil, he's be sleeping with the dogs by now, if you know what I mean.
(ID #72312) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:03
soon-to-be 2nd year Civil Engineering student
got my Valentines Day "gift" from Amazon Japan today. Happy Valentines Day?
(ID #72313) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:06
Student, Spiral Warrior
Valentine's doesn't seem to be a big deal here in Taibei. I think there's one restaurant in the night market offering free chicken soup to couples or something to that effect.
(ID #72314) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:07
anime/cosplay events organizer
wow! you sure are lucky to receive chocolates from an idol ^____^ i'll be having a ronery valentine and spending it with my 2D girls ^^;;; btw, for those who didn't received any chocolates from someone or didn't received any love on both Valentines and While Day, there's an event for us called Black Day where it is celebrated on April 14th. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Day HAPPY SINGLE AWARENESS DAY EVERYONE!!! XDDD
(ID #72315) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:17
Oof, thanks for mentioning that about bukkake on white day, or my plans might have turned out a liiiittle awkward...
(ID #72316) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:19
CEO MIrai Inc
Martin Wandering, LOL at free chicken soup on Valentines day.
(ID #72317) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:25
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
kawaii chocolates! XD
(ID #72318) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:27
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
LOL, my friend told that he had received chocolates from a girl but it was actually his...
(ID #72319) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:29
Hotdog Repairman
Oh la la Danny-o, that musta made your day. I can almost see you grinnin thru your stormtrooper helmet. I luv getting stuff from girls; the evil stare from my gf afterwards, no so much. I learned awhile back that in Japan, women give chocolates to guys who they admire in some fashion for Valentines. I think we should adopt that here! Me and my miss will be spending a special night together. Don't wait up. Oh, and on White Day dude. Make sure your wife's chocolate box is MUCH BIGGER than Ayumi's. Trust. ;-)
(ID #72320) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:30
Raven, AMV & MAD maker, Otaku
man danny those chocolates look freaking 100% DEEELICOUS. the only thing i got was a small chocolate bar [_[
(ID #72321) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:42
I'm sure many would kill to be in your shoes Danny, receiving chocolates from an idol and what not. Over here in North America, we don't have White Day, and Valentines Day is usually the other way around, where the guy gives something to the girl. But that is slowly changing in recent years as gender roles are slowly reversing. In my opinion, Valentines Day is a bit overrated, guys like me don't really care. I mean if you're in love, who gives a damn what day it is. Anyway, I'll be taking my girl out tonight to see a show, followed by dinner, and then a night hotel (too bad no love hotels in Canada)...that ought to satisfy her for awhile. Word of advice, 3D girlfriends are expensive -__-, 2D girls are not.
(ID #72322) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:53
I remember getting valentine cards in grade school, but pretty much everyone gave them out to everyone. It got kind of confusing, because you had to sort out the obligatory cards from the 'other' cards. Though I was shy then, so it really didn't matter. Now, I'm not as shy, but I don't get any valentines!
(ID #72323) Posted on 2008/02/15 07:56
Research Engineer/Student/Daddy ^_^
Living and working in Japan... Having success in business... Receiving chocolates from an idol... Now you can die Danny ;)
(ID #72326) Posted on 2008/02/15 08:47
Game Designer & 2D Artist
My valentine just ruined by a news of a moslem faction in Indonesia who says that celebrating valentine's day is haram (dunno the english world) because the celebration always involves parties and getting drunk. I mean WTF? No disrespect to all the moslem out there, I just hate that particular faction (or any other) that just being ignorant in grant scheme of things and try to look good in front of the un educated masses
(ID #72327) Posted on 2008/02/15 08:57
I love Japanese Idols, so cute girls, gonna break my heart-) look up for some relationships starting on valentine's day!
(ID #455715) Posted on 2009/01/21 05:20
Wow lucky =O and those like some high-class chocolates too. What are the flavours? xD
(ID #72328) Posted on 2008/02/15 09:15
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
ahahah I like how you slipped that in "but not bukkake" those are indeed some high class chocolates they look beautiful. Valentine's day has yet to roll around here but I expect nothing to happen :( Happy SAD lol
(ID #72330) Posted on 2008/02/15 09:19
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
That's some nice looking Pierre Ledent chocolates there! Going to spend Valentine's Day with a female friend (3D) at a nice restaurant ^^; I wonder if anybody received figures or anime/otaku related stuff *during* valentine? @Danny: Anything special for your wife? Or just going to eat good food?
(ID #72331) Posted on 2008/02/15 09:27
CEO MIrai Inc
windbell, We decided to dine at home today as there is a load of goodies to eat at home and go out on the weekend instead. "goes off to play with newly arrived MacBook Air"
(ID #72332) Posted on 2008/02/15 09:33
I give cards to my friends, send text messages to those who live far and my whole family goes to restaurant to have fun. My Valentine´s not ronery at all. ^^
(ID #72334) Posted on 2008/02/15 09:57
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
Nothing much happening for this year valentine for me. Now where this that pair of coins and D.I.Y spellbook for accidentally getting trap with a girl in a storage shed ^^.
(ID #72335) Posted on 2008/02/15 09:59
University Student.
Another ronery valentine's day for me >
(ID #72336) Posted on 2008/02/15 10:02
University Student.
My comments got eaten up!! To add on to the previous one which was "eaten", since I'm working night shift for valentine's day, I guess that would take my mind off the ronerliness? Valentine's Day here is mainly the guy burning his wallet to shower the girl with love (not bukkake though)... prefer the Japanese's version though..
(ID #72337) Posted on 2008/02/15 10:06
YAY! I'm out of the category of ronery today!! I recieved some homemade cookie, candies and random craps. Planning to give them m&m chocos tomorrow(Total Defence Day for here, so they become Total Defence chocolate?), need to reciprocate ^^
(ID #72338) Posted on 2008/02/15 10:11
Protecting Princess Sakura
for me.. Valentines day is like a Normal Day.. ^_^ nothing special At all ^_^ because as usual i don't actually give gifts because i don't have such things like GF to give it to...(anyway i just have to give something to my Relatives ^_^) and i don't receive anything at all(In my life.. Just even Once ^_^) haha actually this valentines day 08 is pretty fun because i just found a new anime to watch haha ^_^
(ID #72339) Posted on 2008/02/15 10:35
Protecting Princess Sakura
for me.. Valentines day is like a Normal Day.. ^_^ nothing special At all ^_^ because as usual i don't actually give gifts because i don't have such things like GF to give it to...(anyway i just have to give something to my Relatives ^_^) and i don't receive anything at all(In my life.. Just even Once ^_^) haha actually this valentines day 08 is pretty fun because i just found a new anime to watch haha ^_^.. But talking about V-day in japan is different haha ^_^ it's gonna be awesome! ^_^
(ID #72340) Posted on 2008/02/15 10:36
Didn't expect to get chocolates and cookies from the girls in my class ^^ So I guess I'm not that "ronery" anymore XD~ But damn, you're one lucky guy Danny!!
(ID #72341) Posted on 2008/02/15 10:51
Valentine day here, men give flowers (usually rose) to women. But some women also give chocolates to men. Today in my school, there was full of flowers and heart stickers. Everyone looked very enjoyed. I also enjoyed looking all of them. Well, I got some heart stickers too but I chose ronery because those aren't what I've wanted and they weren't sent from who I wanted. In fact, They're men who have to send rose to women so I can't complain... Wish Valentine here were same as in Japan...
(ID #72342) Posted on 2008/02/15 11:05
lol i spend my valentines day going to school & tuitions T_T and now im having running nose. =(
(ID #72343) Posted on 2008/02/15 11:10
None today... Friend was kidnapped by her idiot brother (and making her pay for dinner to boot). We'll make up this weekend.
(ID #72344) Posted on 2008/02/15 11:41
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
I just spend the day had luch with buddies at Sushi-King LOL. But saw couples had lunch there. To make more LULz, me and pal shared a Valentine set :p Oh, I dont celebrate Valentine due to 1) im moslem 2)RONERY ;__;
(ID #72347) Posted on 2008/02/15 11:56
.NET/Web Developer
You don't have an option for nothing given and received but not ronery. heheh! I don't spend valentines day and my gf doesn't mind. I don't find valentines day anything special that's all. ^^ So yeah. heheh. Some people just seems to make such a big deal out of it when you can do the same any day of the year. XD That's what I think anyways.
(ID #72348) Posted on 2008/02/15 11:59
Today I did my report and didn't have any plan to go out. I receive one chocolate from my friend. I also bought the Emily Strange wallet as present for myself. It's very cute and the word on the wallet is outstanding!
(ID #72349) Posted on 2008/02/15 12:16
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
another ronery valentine's day for me... :-(
(ID #72350) Posted on 2008/02/15 12:46
Valentines day just keeps reminding me of how bad I wan't a girlfirend sometimes, another ronery day for me :/
(ID #72351) Posted on 2008/02/15 12:50
writing mini thesises
yet another ronery valentine.... @catz: oRLY? I didn't know that
(ID #72352) Posted on 2008/02/15 12:54
lol Playboy Danny xD Completey opposite of what you'd expect from an "Otaku" =] But, more power to you! Anyway... CC.! Marry meh!
(ID #72353) Posted on 2008/02/15 13:02
Well it isn't a real tradition in Germany, but it has become more usual than 5 years ago. Have seen a few couples with roses today one had a red balloon shaped like a hearth.
(ID #72354) Posted on 2008/02/15 13:21
Afro-ed Student
YES! I am a step above today! I GOT A VALENTINES GIFT! But it's really just Giri-choco (´-ѡ-`;;) Until I get a girlfriend, it's ronery for me~
(ID #72356) Posted on 2008/02/15 13:27
I just heard on TV today that a good chunk of Americans send themselves Valentine's Day gifts so as not to appear unwanted/loser-ish. Haha .. what should I get myself this V-Day? LOL!
(ID #72357) Posted on 2008/02/15 13:40
College student and soldier
I mailed off a card, but that's about it.
(ID #72358) Posted on 2008/02/15 14:02
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
ronery valentines. except that my dad's birthday is today.^^
(ID #72359) Posted on 2008/02/15 14:18
Getting images of Darth Vader kid at McDonalds in another post. Lol. Happy Valentines Day!
(ID #72360) Posted on 2008/02/15 14:21
4th Year Designer Uni Slave
Oh hey, that right... it was V-day today, I was more interested in Season 2 of Life on Mars kicking off on ABC1. Yeah, ronry on here as well. Having a few mates 'round to watch said premiere, eat pizza and sink stubbies probably doesn't count as "not ronry".
(ID #72361) Posted on 2008/02/15 14:51
Student
Ronrey V-day. Think I'll go to one of the parties on the campus for single guys, but who knows.
(ID #72362) Posted on 2008/02/15 14:58
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
Ronery here.. I wonder how long will I be like this.. But, I'm still happy being single anyway.. Danny, you're one lucky guy...
(ID #72363) Posted on 2008/02/15 15:19
Service desk support
The japanese Idea for Valentine day is so much better than the west. Guys get off scott free!!!
(ID #72364) Posted on 2008/02/15 15:22
So ronery for me. No Mac Donald's but spent the night in a Japanese class. =/
(ID #72365) Posted on 2008/02/15 15:25
V-day was good this year. I got: Candy A baseball tee of our college. A Card & toe nail clippers (its a running joke.) I got her: (not saying, b/c it hasn't arrived and she reads your site too.) You are too lucky Danny. I know you have a wife and everything, but chocolates from idols...what?!
(ID #72366) Posted on 2008/02/15 15:39
Boss danny...U da man,they give you some chocolates that sweet to taste...Me no present, you know im single and one of "SMV".In the word in philippines is "Samahan ng Malamig ang Valentines'.(Organization of a cold valentines)...
(ID #72367) Posted on 2008/02/15 15:50
censored message ftl
(ID #72368) Posted on 2008/02/15 15:51
Photographer/Night Auditor
Forget White Day March 14 is really Steak and BJ day. http://www.steakandbjday.com/ And yeah Danny is a lucky SOB to be getting fancy chocolates from cutie Idols.
(ID #72372) Posted on 2008/02/15 16:11
Well I confessed my love for a girl today but a couple of people in class were acting like shit and laughing so... she was probaly embarresed when i told her ,so I cant blame her ;) as for those people in class who acted like shit, now i know who real friends are. :) . Not all people were acting like shit though. just a couple of people but i will teach them a lesson later :P Have a nice day !!
(ID #72373) Posted on 2008/02/15 16:14
Student and full-time otaku
Now I envy you even more Danny. If you would excuse, I think I'll continue being ronery now ...
(ID #72374) Posted on 2008/02/15 16:23
stopped all that bs years ago. i doubt these girls would even give me giri choco. oh well could really care less though. if it were meant to be...cool by me.
(ID #72375) Posted on 2008/02/15 16:28
Spending the day alone, but fine with it. *Is more depressed about finishing an assignment that is due tomorrow*
(ID #72378) Posted on 2008/02/15 17:33
Keiri (Registered on 2008/01/21 05:37)
Same here... I have a date with a research paper. =.=
(ID #72379) Posted on 2008/02/15 18:10
well i had to pay for my giri choco? is that even giri choco? and yes, so ronery..... never have any choco from girl, not that i care much about it, though -_-
(ID #72380) Posted on 2008/02/15 18:35
College Student
Lucky me, i spent valentines day being sick...Even if I wasn't sick, its just another day for me.
(ID #72381) Posted on 2008/02/15 18:36
Overpaid Computer Nerd
During lunchtime I surprised my wife, Mi-Chan, by delivering flowers and chocolates to her office. I just got back from taking her to lunch. I will be receiving my gift later tonight. XD
(ID #72382) Posted on 2008/02/15 20:06
Student
valentines day!?? dont make me laugh itl be a waste of my time to even bother i must admit its probably good for the economy with all that spending going on for the occasion...
(ID #72384) Posted on 2008/02/15 21:00
I don't like valentines since I don't have anyone to spend it with, it makes me depressed *looks down and mumbles* If I'd had a girl I probably would give her chocolate, but since I'm ronery, I'm just walking around the city at this day.....hoping to find someone...
(ID #72386) Posted on 2008/02/15 21:47
Here is like a normal day... except "of course" the incridible seling of choco and flowers and stuffed bears. Differently like Japan and Usa, here the valentine's day is celebreted on 12 june...as by my knowlogde this is the only coutry what valentine's 12 june. Makes no difference to me...no girlfriend or someone to spent the day.
(ID #72387) Posted on 2008/02/15 22:12
I like to call Valentines Day, "Single awareness day" but I kinda grow over it after a while. I guess most guy here give flowers and chocolat to the girl they like, not that I have much experience with it though lol. I was wondering, is it acceptable in japan to refuse Giri Choco?
(ID #72388) Posted on 2008/02/15 22:27
Visual Communications and Web 2.0
Well, at my work one of the partners gave everyone some sweets (cookies, cupcakes, candies). They were very nice. In Belarus Valentine's Day began after Soviet Union collapsed, though not as much. However we had March 8 which is a Women's Day where guy gives all women flowers and chocolate. Similar thing was done on February 23, which is Military Day. Traditionally women would give men something.
(ID #72392) Posted on 2008/02/16 00:34
Ah Valentines day. In America the only people who give and recieve gifts are married and dating couples.
(ID #72393) Posted on 2008/02/16 00:51
McMaster Engineering Level I
So ronery am I :p!
(ID #72394) Posted on 2008/02/16 01:14
Happy Valentines Day Everybody! You too Danny!
(ID #72395) Posted on 2008/02/16 01:26
ecchi student
I actually got some chocolates from my crush! I gave her some chocolates too, in a nice pink bag ^_~ I actually had a not-ronery Valentine's day...
(ID #72396) Posted on 2008/02/16 01:34
IT-Architect, SysAdmin, WebDesign and Coding, Virtualization (VMware + NetApp)
Seriously, i never did like valentines day... why? Because it's my damn birthday, sucks for a girl... boo :( But chocolate is always a good aid for that. Though in germany it's pretty much like in the U.S. ... only couples and married people exchange chocolate and flowers. Depending on the welath of the people it even goes up to very expensive jewelery put into some kind of chocolate and so on... ^o^
(ID #72397) Posted on 2008/02/16 01:49
Grocery Store Clerk
I did not get any from anyone. Nor did I give anything to anyone. Just another day,.
(ID #72398) Posted on 2008/02/16 01:50
haha funny.. a while ago on the elevator, a guy was telling everyone that he's emo today coz he doesn't have a date and was asking if anyone else is emo too. xD It's been a while since I last did anything special on valentines day ^^; and no I'm not complaining xD
(ID #72401) Posted on 2008/02/16 03:00
I received present . . . . . . . from a guy -_- (i'm a guy too, wtf)
(ID #72403) Posted on 2008/02/16 03:21
still ronin....and true celebrating at macdonalds. Anyway Happy valentines to everyone who is a couple out there and to you Danny..
(ID #72416) Posted on 2008/02/16 05:44
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Giri choco! That always reminds me of Tsukasa and Kagami Hiiragi.. Btw. I was ronery, as always.. or no, this year's valentine is a bit special with this moving to Petaling Jaya and all the hassles.. Well, actually it was more simply much more tiring than last year.. great.
(ID #72446) Posted on 2008/02/16 12:11
Student Engineer
hey, moms cookies still count! The sugar cookies were delicious. No chocolate unfortunatly, I am a rare chocolate eater but would have liked some.
(ID #72461) Posted on 2008/02/16 16:25
Living in a Chinese Canadian family, it's common to give and receive boxes of chocolate in holidays. The thing is, nobody opens them, and the same box you receive from your relatives or family friends, you give back to them on another holiday :P. There's a sealed never-before-opened box of swiss choco in my cupboard thats been going around for at least ten years now. Probably crawling with maggots...
(ID #72469) Posted on 2008/02/16 21:51
Hotdog Repairman
@Revolution, LOL! You kill me cause its true!
(ID #72473) Posted on 2008/02/16 23:02
Student
This Year Val' day I receive 6 choco, so happy :) at least i have a courage 2 gave a flower 2 someone~pretty 4 me XD Nice Val'DAy 2 all of you! May This year u all hav' many good fortune :)
(ID #72529) Posted on 2008/02/17 13:37
well i gave 2 choco & got 5 choco back ^^ from some friends in college .... i read about White Day in Japan on LoveHina ^^ didn't know that til i read it
(ID #72555) Posted on 2008/02/17 18:21
.NET/Web Developer
For all the ronery people...Valentines Day = Singles' Awareness Day. ehehe
(ID #72577) Posted on 2008/02/18 01:51
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
Expensive Gucci bag for my gf this Valentines! Wallet broken now :S But it's all good - as long as they are happy.
(ID #72613) Posted on 2008/02/18 13:50
In my country, when it comes to V-Day, not only women who gives chocolates,but also men. As for myself, I'm included in the what you said as 'ronery' category XD Simply because I don't celebrate V-day ^^
(ID #72648) Posted on 2008/02/19 03:20
many year was a celebrate alone(actually not celebrating). btw, the chocolate look tasty... :p
(ID #72699) Posted on 2008/02/19 14:09
Im in NY, nd we give the ladies. However my g/f is Japanese. So I gave her flowers nd she got me chocolate. Nd went out fo dinner. Pretty sweet when both sides give -KAZU
(ID #72889) Posted on 2008/02/22 13:39
bored salaryman
Wowww.. Happy Valentine Danny!! this year is also special to me. I'm 27 y.o single otaku and this is the first time I received Valentine Cookies from a girl. Although I know it is just a "friendship" things valentine present.. But I'm so happy that I almost cry.. ^^;
(ID #72985) Posted on 2008/02/24 03:41
Nothing yet! Valentines here ir only in June xD
(ID #73117) Posted on 2008/02/25 20:22
Art Production Manager, Computer/Graphic Design Tutor
Too bad, it's the opposite here Stateside. I'd rather receive choco from my wife, daughter, or significant secret other (just joking) on Valentines than have to give them out. The guys just buy the cheap stuff and give'em away. That's Valentines for you.
(ID #154150) Posted on 2008/03/11 04:02
Dannychoo :'( Danny! I am so jealous of you, you have met two beautiful girls who are not any girls ¡are idols! and also you get a gift of chocolate in St. Valentine from one of theme, lucky that yours. Well, I will dress of a character of Naruto ninja or something like that and will start to walk the streets and see if I run the same fate as you ;). About St. Valentine.. I come from Venezuela, but I moved to Spain years ago already, and usually in the West is the same, a date, some flowers or a love letter, some chocolate bonbons, a surprise or a personalized gift to be more original, at the bottom is the intention that counts. In some colleges, institutes, and so on. It's more fun, there are games organized by the same but each person individually or acting on their own. Well, nothing more to tell by now, you have luck Danny and greet Hector (Kirai), already knew that both founded a company, I hope you read my comment (posted in a old post of you :S ). *PD:Sorry about my english, i have to use the google translator :S, since i came to spain i forgot everithing. Sayounara!
(ID #158012) Posted on 2008/03/18 14:21
Valentines was excruciating for me. Never thought that just giving an oversized bouquet of flowers and some chocolate would make a girl cry. It was my first time too and thus the utter shock that gripped me for the rest of the day... Turns out that when she received the flowers, she was stifling a yawn...hence the tears. Anyway much to my surprise I received a gift from her the very next day, a heart shaped cheese cake... Hehehe. My first and I'm feeling so happy.
(ID #159557) Posted on 2008/03/21 22:13
Jaina Solo Fan-boy! umm...Frozen food mangaer
Awww...even stormtroopers get love on Valentine's Day.
(ID #166753) Posted on 2008/04/05 11:24
Student, Producing videos and draw sometimes
Wow, that´s what I call Valentine in Japan. In Sweden, we, the family and myself, give each other an valentine present some times. By the way, for talk about it, what is an idol person? All I know about is Utada Hikaru and Aki Maeda.
(ID #191014) Posted on 2008/05/19 09:10
On Vday boys give girls (only the ones you realy like) chocolate. I would prefer the Japanese version though. BTW you are lucky, Danny
(ID #191901) Posted on 2008/05/20 07:51
i useally have to buy one of those giant novoty chocolate bar for my girl friend she don;t tke nothing else
(ID #203031) Posted on 2008/06/03 03:58
Student (And gamer =))
In Europe we offer flower for valentine's day. White ones to our friends and red ones to our GF/BF :P Year quite boring in know...Europe is'n it? xD
(ID #216364) Posted on 2008/06/19 01:15
the last Female Otaku
I only get sweets. Pocky is a good present! I WISH SOMEONE WOULD BUY ME FIGURES OR MANGA FOR VALENTINES!! * W * but i'm a loveless otaku. T___T
(ID #230949) Posted on 2008/07/06 06:04
ninja hunter
I HATE Valentine's DAY!!!! Its the only day well not the only day that I fell like shit but whatever I just hate Vanlentine's DAY :(
(ID #301482) Posted on 2008/09/15 07:53
I'd rather have something else on Valentine's besides chocolates. It causes pimples & ruins the figure. I'd rather have my boyfriend, who is far away now, beside me. Believe me, being with the one you love on Valentine's or any other day is better than a box of chocolates. :)
(ID #333333) Posted on 2008/10/14 02:49
ronery on valentines day for me.
(ID #442883) Posted on 2009/01/10 18:56
I do like a girl in my office, but she already going steady with someone... T.T Past 2 years, I have giving chocolates to her on V-Day... =P
(ID #451665) Posted on 2009/01/17 17:43
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLHSW7ov5pc&feature=related I found you!
(ID #485129) Posted on 2009/02/12 11:39
miscellaneous
Anyday is a good excuse to give chocolates! ^^;
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