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I’ve been asked… “about gift customs around the world like the one of the temari balls in Japan. Which gifts do people around the world traditionally give for special events such as marriages, births, etc.?” FYI Temari balls are fancy balls with colorful, intricate patterns on them. They originally come from China, but are also...
Visit Head, Shoulders, Knees and all that and read about Valentine traditions in Japan. On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, women in Japan give chocolate to the men. The men give candy to the women on White Day, March 14th. White Day was originally conceived of by a candy maker who hoped to promote the...
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