JAPAN
U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Kree Laing

U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Cpl. Kree Laing ()

This graphic was created to showcase the difference of how Japan celebrates Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th, every year, and in Japan, women are the primary gift givers. White Day, celebrated a month later in Japan, March 14th is a day when men give gifts to women in return.

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