Japan Info Swap Blog

Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and in Japan, that means just one thing: chocolate. Now, everyone knows that here in Japan, we do things a little differently, namely that on February 14, women are the chocolate givers, whether it be a heartfelt indication of love for their chosen partner, or ‘giri-choco,’ the obligatory gifts given to coworkers and friends.

However, if you are not female, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t get into the spirit of things. You men …