Unlike the Chinese custom, women give men chocolates on Valentine's Day in Japan.

There are two types of chocolates.

1Honjin チョコ: This is given to one's beloved. It is a way to express one's love through chocolates.

Usually handmade chocolates made by women themselves.

2 Yi Li チョコ: This is a chocolate for friends. There is no element of love in it.

It can also be given to coworkers or supervisors, this time it is just a formal courtesy.

It is usually bought at the store.