Valentine's Day vs. White Day ホワイトデー

in japanese culture, it is the girls who present their choko (チョコ, chocolate) on valentine's day (February 14). a direct way for girls to express their feelings n intentions towards the guys. there are 3 types of choko:

1. giri-choko (義理チョコ, obligation chocolate) - usually cheap or bought from the store. given out to any or all male workers or classmates.
   
   
2. honmei-choko (本命チョコ, favorite chocolate) - the opposite of giri-choko, usually handmade or bought from expensive store. given out only to a particular guy.
   
   
3. tomo-choko (友チョコ, friendship chocolate) - exchange between female friends, could be given to close male friends as well.

on White Day (ホワイトデー, March 14) one month later, the guys shall return the favor, usually with gifts 2 or 3 times more expensive. often cookies, jewelery, marshmallows or white chocolate. from these gifts, they give their response to the chocolate they received.