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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 out there may want to show your affection to your loved one by getting a box of chocolates as a reflection of your own culture. Or perhaps like me, you are expected to give gifts on both Valentine’s Day AND White Day, because either (a) you are an irredeemable romantic or (b) your significant other is an evil genius who wraps you around their little finger (guess which camp I fall into?). So, whatever your reason for being in the chocolate shopping market, you may wonder where the best places to buy are. Now, of course, the convenience stores do sell gift packs and don’t get me wrong; they are pretty decent and will probably do you if you are…