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VALENTINE'S DAY

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Feb 14, 2023
Not so easy to fall in love: The app effect on Japan¡¯s international dating scene
Japan has its own rules when it comes to Valentine¡¯s Day. Would you be surprised to know it has its own rules when it comes to dating apps, too?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 24, 2023
Department stores focus on sustainability for Valentine¡¯s Day gifts in Japan
Department stores in Japan are trying to ride a shopping wave for Valentine¡¯s Day confectionary gifts with products featuring sustainability.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Feb 11, 2022
Love stories for your Valentine¡¯s Day date with the books
There¡¯s no better time for a love story than around Valentine¡¯s Day. Sit back, have a read and maybe enjoy some chocolate while you study.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 12, 2021
Will you be my pandemic Valentine?
The coronavirus is making people rethink traditional Valentine¡¯s Day customs.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language
Feb 12, 2021
Confess! Dating in Japan requires short set phrases to spark the fire
Valentine¡¯s Day is coming up, and knowing what to say to make things official with your crush is half the battle. The good news is the steps to a kokuhaku (confession) are straightforward.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Feb 12, 2021
Koji Arano: Dating in a pandemic, ¡®every encounter is now more valuable¡¯
Through his YouTube channel Moteki Producer, Osaka native Koji Arano offers up relationship advice to a love-hungry audience.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Feb 6, 2021
On the hunt for chocolate cake? Surprisingly, Sushiro has you covered.
With its new double-chocolate cake, the famous sushi chain is the Valentine¡¯s Day destination we didn¡¯t know we needed.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Jan 17, 2021
Mister Donut¡¯s Pierre Marcolini collaboration gets a jump on Valentine¡¯s Day
The six limited-edition doughnuts pair classic flavors like chocolate, hazelnut and raspberry.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Feb 1, 2020
KitKat kicks it up a notch with its Valentine¡¯s-limited Cacao Fruit Dessert
Have you ever wanted to know how cacao fruit tasted? Now you can, with Nestle Japan¡¯s new cacao fruit-flavored KitKat. (Spoiler: It¡¯s zesty!)
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 14, 2019
¡®Tinder for cows¡¯ matches livestock in the mood for love
A Tinder-inspired app is helping farmers match up potential partners for their cattle.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 9, 2019
Loft under fire for its outdated portrayal of women in advertising campaign
Retailers typically strive to promote their products by creating ad campaigns that attract consumers¡¯ attention.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Feb 9, 2019
Say ¡®I love you¡¯ a different way with Kourakuen¡¯s chocolate ramen
This Valentine¡¯s Day offering from ramen chain Kourakuen features a soy sauce-based ramen with a hefty dose of chocolate.
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Feb 8, 2019
Majority of women to buy Valentine¡¯s chocolates for themselves, averaging ?4,200, Japan survey shows
Over 60 percent of women who plan to buy chocolates for Valentine¡¯s Day are considering treating themselves and buying chocolates for their own enjoyment, a survey by Matsuya Co.¡¯s Ginza department store in Tokyo has shown.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jan 27, 2019
Fashion ripples during the new year lull
As the end of the financial year draws to a close, now is the season when fashion companies restructure their retail portfolios, with shop closures making way for new shoots to pop up in the following months.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Media / BY THE NUMBERS
Mar 3, 2018
Putting the express in espresso
Three interesting figures we stumbled across online last week.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Feb 19, 2018
Let¡¯s discuss ¡®obligatory chocolates¡¯
A recent Godiva ad challenged the culture of ¡®obligatory¡¯ Valentine¡¯s chocolates.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 14, 2018
From Russia with love: OAR skier weds skeleton racer not invited to Winter Games
Russian freestyle skier Semen Denshchikov on Wednesday married a skeleton racer who was not invited to compete in Pyeongchang in a Valentine¡¯s Day ceremony meant to lighten the mood around Russian sports.
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Feb 6, 2018
Godiva¡¯s dig at obligatory Valentine¡¯s chocolates stirs debate in Japan
Japan should stop giving out giri choco (obligatory chocolate).
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 18, 2018
Nestle cooks up new ruby chocolate for launch in KitKat-crazed Japan
Nestle SA will sweeten Japan¡¯s Valentine¡¯s Day with ruby chocolate KitKats, choosing one of the world¡¯s most candy-obsessed markets for the debut of the first new type of natural chocolate in more than 80 years.
Japan Times
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Feb 13, 2017
Tokyo bar adds fear factor to Valentine¡¯s Day by putting edible insects on the menu
Tired of the usual box of chocolates? Try a bug cocktail or a caramel creepy crawly for Valentine¡¯s Day.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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