Personally, I think that Japanese Valentine's Day and White Day is a very interesting custom, especially considering that only one gender gives chocolate to those that they care about during this time. I myself have never been a huge fan of Valentine's Day in the US, but now that I've gotten older, I have gotten more interested in the traditions.
The observation that some have made that the Valentines traditions of Japan are merely attempts from commercial companies to make more money isn't completely unfounded - some have even said the same about a lot of the holidays in America. However, that does not mean that it's the only reason for the behavior. There are still others that believe in the actual traditions and don't really try to emphasize the commercial aspect of it.
If I went to Japan as an exchange student, I would like to participate in Valentine's Day, even if I would have no idea who I would give chocolates.
2010年2月21日日曜日
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