How to celebrate: VALENTINE'S DAY IN JAPAN | culture shock, shopping, chocolates

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
Today we're talking all about Valentine's Day in Japan and how it compares to White Day in Japan. I was a little shocked at first when I heard how Valentine's day was celebrated. Now I think it's really sweet and I love looking at all the beautiful chocolates and candies sold at the stores.
Do you celebrate Valentine's day where you live? Let us know!!
Thank you so much to my friend Via for giving us a tour of Tete, the bean-to-bar chocolate company that I LOVE! Here is their address in case you get a chance to visit:
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@heratlas Жыл бұрын

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! Use Code "ATLAS" to get $5 off for your first #Sakuraco box through this link: team.sakura.co/heratlas-SC2301 or #TokyoTreat box through this link: team.tokyotreat.com/heratlas-TT2301 A perfect Valentine's Day gift for your loved ones or even for yourself! Check out their snack collections and tell me in the comments section below which snack you'd most like to try!!

@TOAODLB Жыл бұрын

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💐❤

@heratlas Жыл бұрын

@@TOAODLB happy lovers day!!!🎉❤

@val2181 Жыл бұрын

I like how Japanese Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. 😊

@cncable Жыл бұрын

Valentine’s Day in general though isn’t just for couples now. It’s becoming more generalized and geared toward friendships, coworkers, etc.

@Nopi9 Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile Christmas is only for couples 😢

@homemoviestories Жыл бұрын

Via is the sweetest and I’m AMAZED by tete. Those feathers!? Insane. Beautiful. I also ordered a box for my husband who lovessss Japan, stoked to gift it to him 🥰 much love from California! x

@micaelalucero Жыл бұрын

I'm not a huge fan of leaving comments on YT and I don't do it often, but I have to make an exception today. I really enjoy your content. I've watched all your vlogs and I love how respectful you are. Watching them make me wish I could visit Japan. I hope you always find the inspiration to create more content and upload videos to your channel!

@karlajb005 Жыл бұрын

So here in Mexico or at least at my city its pretty much the same as in Japan, when I was at school we used to give everyone in our class a little something like chocolates or lollipops or some candy and then to your best friends we used to give something prettier and mostly homemade! And then to your partner it depends its either something homemade or something huge haha but it goes both ways woman to man and man to woman.

@IzzyOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

The message at 13:46 is in French and reads: "Uncadeau plein d'amour épicé par mes sentinents sincères. Joyeux et délicieux!" - "A gift filled with love and spiced up by my true feellings. Joyous and delicious!" Is the owner French? If so, the name of the shop, i fit's "tête", may mean "head". I'm also wondering if she (and their partner if they have one) will eat that amazing wing scullpture!!!! The products look awesome. Especially the bars with the flowers embedded in them, and the chocolates with the local honey! ❤

@nish221100 Жыл бұрын

Caitlin, at 21:26, those boxes contain "luncheon mats" basically placemats.

@shanicestella2226 Жыл бұрын

Christmas in Japan also considered as the Third Valentine As Its A Time for many Young Couples want to Spend Some Dinner Date

@IzzyOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

Gurl. The St Patrick's Day stuff was out on January 1. They will have the swag out 👍

@ejacobsma1651 Жыл бұрын

I looooove your videos so much. You are adventurous with a dry sense of humor and I thoroughly enjoy your stuff.

@katiewheeler8052 Жыл бұрын

Oh my word that chocolate shop is stunning!!!!!! Thank you Via!

@chiharur596 Жыл бұрын

The gift box comes with the sparkling wine contains a place mat.

@paigeajamieson Жыл бұрын

I love that there is something for everyone. The themes are so fun!

@IzzyOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

Love the astronomy and cat chocolates. I have one of these red heart shaped Lindt tins. Every time someone would give me a piece of paper with their name and address/phone number, or card, i put it in there, been doing that for over 20 years and the box is pretty full now!

@taraasler2918 Жыл бұрын

This is so interesting. Thanks for sharing. I love watching your videos about the culture in Japan and your day to day life. I've learned so much. Lately, I've been spending more time watching this channel than watching cable TV or Netflix. Keep it up, Caitlin! :)

@Grimsy_Max Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the education! Your friend’s - she is gorgeous btw - place of work is incredible - perfect for men on White day! Can’t believe everything they do … real artists!

@camillersn5298 Жыл бұрын

you were right when you said that those bright colors brighten your skin and just suits you more ! You look absolutely stunning !

@IzzyOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

I hope you got the bus boxes! I'm 46 and i want them for myself LOL 😆

@fleciashreve2313 Жыл бұрын

I love the chocolate shop!! Such lovely item's & Vegan to. Happy Valentine's Day Everyone❤💗❤ Hug's to Gus Gus🤗

@hitomitomtom Жыл бұрын

I’m Japanese and I feel it’s troublesome to go through. 😂 Just make it one day to give to anyone!

@shannongallagher3670 Жыл бұрын

I love making chocolates, I’d probably make chocolate for everyone 😅 misunderstandings galore😂

@maryannjones3198 Жыл бұрын

How cute is Via! I much prefer Japanese Valentine’s over UK Valentine’s.

@julia_newsome.t Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, I want to visit Japan again so much! My son just started high school and he is learning Japanese and teaching me as he learns - I studied it at school and visited there on a school trip and have always dreamed of going back. I would love to go with my family ❤

@IzzyOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

Not trying to be negative (though i have a feeling it's coming off like that), but i also strongly dislike holidays that are commercial and pushed on people. It's not natural and sometimes you don't feel like doing it on that day, or maybe you just went through a breakup, or your relationship is going through a rocky phase. It's making so many people feel awkward and inadequate. Just celebrate and give gifts when it feels right, not because today is a certain date and society is pressuring us to do so. 💖

@UsMeYouThem Жыл бұрын

My #Sakuraco box should be here any day now and I can't wait! Thanks for sharing!

@heratlas Жыл бұрын

YOU HAVE TO LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVE THE ONION COOKIES! THE GASP I GUSPEDDDD

@spiceinthecoffee Жыл бұрын

Fun! I personally love the way that the USA celebrates it where I just get my partner gifts. I used to make him homemade chocolates every year but we’ve been dating for almost 7 years now so might switch to locally made/ store bought. Glad I don’t have to worry about getting my coworkers or friends anything to be honest that would be really overwhelming!

@LauraLu57 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about White Day? I'd like to see what that's like!

@midlifemom5829 Жыл бұрын

Thank u for sharing Valentines Day in Japan. Im 52 yo and really tired of the commercialism of all holidays in the US . I would rather spend simple, quality time together (not necessarily spending tons $$)

@santiagodaza344 Жыл бұрын

hi caitlin i love your videos! it's so fun the concept of their valentine's day but i wonder what do they do when it's same gender couple situations ! love from spain :)

@heratlas Жыл бұрын

I would assume those couples celebrate on whichever day they choose... or both would be cute!

@stargazer5073 Жыл бұрын

Chocolates are so beautiful

@TOAODLB Жыл бұрын

You make me want to visit Japan! The presentation is so beautiful. I have watched your vlogs off and on over the years and they are always informative and fun. I was curious, is your husband American? Does he also speak Japanese fluently?

@MitchMeg Жыл бұрын

The selection is incredible 😍😍😍 I would be so confused to choose one 😅

@nevershouthelen042 Жыл бұрын

I want to fill those cookies with chocolate!! So cute 🥰

@ExpatNatt Жыл бұрын

Not many people celebrate Valentine’s Day here in China and I kinda miss all the cute love hearts and deals (although we have qi xi in summer which is the Chinese equivalent. Somehow my boyfriend always forgets 🤔🤔😂). Thanks for sharing!❤

@sh8kit Жыл бұрын

Love it! It seems you’re just where my son is 😊 Iwakuni

@victoriagates6720 Жыл бұрын

In the states we do give non-romantic chocolates and candies it's just less-so. For example, as a parent I get my kids chocolates and they do valentines at school. I also usually get my mom some chocolates.

@RonSmith472 Жыл бұрын

That what sweetest day is here in the states.

@christie3668 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 155k!

@heratlas Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😮🎉

@hollyhummel9774 Жыл бұрын

What a special and unique twist on the U.S. valentine's day. I am now horrible allergic to chocolate. I can't imagine the horror of having to reject your coworkers or friends chocolates on Valentine's day😶‍🌫️

@candygray7150 Жыл бұрын

So is there still Valentine’s Day gifts available in the stores in March ?

@kirseitis Жыл бұрын

In Denmark, stores, florists, etc. think Valentine´s day is a very big deal. But in the general public, it is really not my impression that it is very important. But I think many will gift their loved one some flowers or candy. Personally, I would not expect anything :-D

@shabz09 Жыл бұрын

Ur friend did sucha Great job... Maybe u shud go to her bakery one day and make chocolate from scratch

@CozyChai. Жыл бұрын

I knew about this from Anime 😅

@RonSmith472 Жыл бұрын

Haven't celebrated valentines day in the thirty years my wife and I been together.

@fjp9 Жыл бұрын

is that your natural eye color or colored contacts? that eye color is amazing especially if it’s natural.

@nellivilhelmiina Жыл бұрын

Valentine’s isn’t really a thing in Europe. It’s def an American ”holiday”. We do have more heart shaped chocolates and such leaning more to the consumarism side of the valentine’s, but it’s very rare that anyone actually makes any plans for the day. In Finland the day is called ystävänpäivä, which translates to ” friend’s day”.

@PaperPensandCoffee Жыл бұрын

wish this was CC had to watch it on my phone with auto CC to enjoy it fully.

@heratlas Жыл бұрын

CC will auto load in a bit 🎉

@stargazer5073 Жыл бұрын

White day in March

@thegalacticzoologist Жыл бұрын

i have to agree with you that Japanese Valentine's day seems way more complicated than it needs to be. It feels a lot simpler in the US, as a kid you just give Valentine's to your entire class and as you get older you only celebrate it if you want to. It might just be me but I feel like Valentine's is not as popular as it used to be in the US.

@stephanie.f22 Жыл бұрын

Are the Hawaii and Tokyo Disney videos still scheduled to come out?

@heratlas Жыл бұрын

Disney YES!!!! Almost done editing then🎉

@IzzyOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

I don't know where you get the idea that in the Western world on Valentine's Day only men give gifts to women. I only learned about the terms and concept of non-binariness around 2016 (though i was all my life), and i'm a generally cis female presenting female who only had cis male partners, and both partners are expected to get the other a gift. I'm from Canada.

@nelsonwee888 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Is true Women given Men present..

@victoriamahon3765 Жыл бұрын

It's almost like they know that men don't have their S together and need an extra month to shop LOL JK

@RabiezDeWorgen Жыл бұрын

6:14 you just read from that page didn't you? i paused the video to take notes, just to realize you read that page.

@heratlas Жыл бұрын

HAHA! no I didn't read from that page because I filmed the intro before I did the unboxing, BUT if you google the different chocolates in Japan, I think their page may have gotten the same cross-references I did!! Happy valentines day!!

@jonh3066 Жыл бұрын

👉 Promo-SM

@litharose6305 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always found it ridiculous that men receive chocolates from women on V-Day in Japan and Korea, as generally women love chocolate more than men do! Btw Tete looks looks and sounds amazing and that astronomy set is so cool!

@heratlas Жыл бұрын

I felt the same, but in the video I talk about WHITE DAY where it evens out 🎉

@litharose6305 Жыл бұрын

Yea, but still… chocolate is more popular w women than candy! :p

@IzzyOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

How does that work for non binary people? Do i get the gifts twice? 😆💜 Seriously, we need to stop gendering things. I want to hit my head on the wall every time i see a "man" or "woman" sign on a toilet door. It's a toilet and we all use it. Same goes for chocolate!