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White Day: The Japanese follow-up to Valentine's Day on March the 14th

In Japan, it's the girls giving (preferably handmade) chocolates to the boys on Valentine's Day.
The "true chocolate" (honmei choko) is usually given to the person you're actually in love with - but it's also expected to give "obligatory chocolates" (giri choko) to your male co-workers, people who've helped you in the past or others you feel obligated to.
In exchange, on White Day the guys who received chocolates in February return the favor with cookies, stuffed animals or even jewelry. And the good news is (at least for the ladies) - these gifts are expected to be more expensive than the Valentine's gift received!

     

“Open Sesame”

BITOWA’s teabag container is luxurious and has an antique look, adding that little extra to your home. Store it with your favorite tea and make teatime a special moment in your day. It is exotic and mysterious like a“Pandora’s box”.What it contains is a puzzle until it’s opened up. You decide what kind of surprises it shall bring. Fill it with exclusive and aromatic tea and give it to a loved one, or present it with a ring as you propose to your valentine. The container is a beautiful gift in itself, and offering it with a confession of the heart makes the moment even more memorable and precious.

 
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Especially for your valentine memories

Hacoa offers computer accessories made by combining wood and Japanese tradition in the making of high-tech utensils. The products are ecological and have the warmth and soft touch of smooth wood. It is modern at the same time as it gives a feeling of tradition and nostalgia. The wooden USB drives change color with time and develop a warm and antique patina, increasing their beauty as you use them. Hacoa’s products defies the short longevity which is often the case with computer products, creating unique items that last and only get more and more attractive. The Monaca collection is made of bright wood and resembles “monaka”, a traditional Japanese cake. The collection made of darker wood has a deep chocolate color, wherefore the chocolate collection label. Both collections are handmade by skilled craftsmen using wood of finest quality. The third type of USB drive is prepared with refined lacquer and is beautifully decorated with a traditional painting of Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan. These unique USB drives are the perfect gift to that someone special in your life. Save your unforgettable memories with a message from the heart and give it to your valentine.

 
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A cool, fashionable statement of your love!

With Valentine’s Day being around the corner you’re probably looking for the perfect present for the significant other in your life, but maybe this year you don’t want to just give them the ordinary chocolates and roses, you are looking for something different. How about surprising your Valentine with a very cool and fashionable statement of your love enclosed in this unique heart-shaped ring? The jewelry brand haraKIRI offers you just the perfect gift for your Valentine’s Sweetheart with this big-sized heart ring and its elaborate design, both expressing strength and charm and suited for men and women alike. A rare use of the heart as a symbol of love embedded in the fashionable and modern-rock design of haraKIRI! With this special and eye-catching symbol of your love you can show that you are always with your most precious one. Apart from this ring haraKIRI also offers two unique limited edition items: a necklace and a strap that, though having haraKIRI’s trademark cool skull design, are both beautiful and delicate silver accessories. With a charming zirconia stone in the middle of a simple, bright cross dangling from a long necklace, these make another perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, combining romance and rock-style fashion, a timeless statement of your love.

 
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