Valentine’s Day

Korakuen’s Chocolate Ramen returns to restaurants, wins over our most cynical taste tester

Think that chocolate and ramen don’t go well together? Think again!

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Mazda goes crazy in the sweetest way by making an insanely detailed chocolate Miata【Photos】

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a car the world has fallen in love with.

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Sony recommends confessing love with a PS5 present, Japanese gamers spot problems with the plan

Gifting a Valentine’s Day PlayStation 5 instead of chocolates in the classroom after school might not go so smoothly.

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Giri? Tomo? Gyaku? A guide to Japan’s many different kinds of Valentine’s Day chocolate

There’s more to Valentine’s chocolate in Japan than the infamous “obligation” type.

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Only one demographic in survey is happy about Japan’s workplace obligation Valentine’s chocolate

And no, it’s not old men.

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Free Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Valentine’s cards available online from Square Enix【Photos】

Forget Cupid. This year let Chocobo and Slime deliver your message of love.

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We’ve already fallen in love with Japan’s Rilakkuma Valentine’s Day donuts【Photos】

The relaxing bear looks sweeter than ever with four-donut lineup.

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Is Starbucks Japan’s new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino worth the calories?

This decadent affair inspired by a French cake is difficult to resist.

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Starbucks unveils second Valentine’s Day Frappuccino in Japan

Inspired by a luxury French cake, this promises to be an indulgent affair.

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Krispy Kreme takes aim at Mister Donut with new doughnuts for Valentine’s Day

Can the international chain really compete with the local doughnut masters?

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Starbucks Japan’s Valentine’s Day Frappuccino and Bouquet drink are here, but are we in love?

We’re not sure how you could pack much more chocolate or floral flavor into a single cup than Starbucks Japan has here.

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Starbucks Japan’s new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino is a saucy nod to a Japanese tradition

The only date we need this Valentine’s Day. 

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Animal Crossing crosses over with Godiva Japan for extra-sweet sets of Valentine’s chocolates

Tom Nook, Isabelle, and more characters from the hit Nintendo series are here for a real-world seasonal event.

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Shinto priest blesses Domino’s pizzas to bring love to those who eat them on Valentine’s Day

Special religious ceremony adds the essence of Japanese love deities to chain’s heart-shaped pizzas.

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Ramen chain Menya Musashi teams up with Lotte chocolate for unique Valentine’s Day dish

A mazesoba-inspired menu item full of hints of chocolate and pungent spices!

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Lotteria gives us chocolate burgers for Valentine’s Day in Japan

No fancy frills here — just a whole bar of chocolate wedged inside a bun.

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Japanese company asks fans to refrain from sending Valentine’s chocolate to game characters

Company known for its games filled with handsome samurai says thanks, but no thanks.

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Japanese KitKat Bears debut exclusively in Japan, but are they any good?

Join us as we break into this limited-edition box of Valentine’s Day chocolates.

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How much Valentine’s Day chocolate do Japanese schoolgirls give, and to who?【Survey】

Survey breaks down amounts of honmei, tomo, and kazoku chocolate.

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Japanese chocolate company sells Valentine’s Day school desks, tents, and more for nostalgia

Re-experience the full spectrum of high school Valentine’s Day emotions.

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