Honmei choco
 an example | |
| Type | Chocolate |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Main ingredients | Chocolate |
| Variations | Giri choco |
Honmei choco (本命チョコ, "true feeling chocolate") in Japan is chocolate given by women on Valentine's Day to men whom the giver has romantic feelings for. This is often given to husbands, boyfriends, and prospective boyfriends. Honmei chocolate is usually higher-quality and more expensive than giri choco ("obligation chocolate"), which is given to male coworkers and other men the woman has no romantic attachment to.[1]
Homemade honmei choco is also popular.[2]
This is generally reciprocated on White Day, celebrated on March 14, when men buy candy and gifts for women.
References
- ^ Craft, Lucy (February 12, 2010). "Japanese Embrace Valentine's Day". National Public Radio. Retrieved February 14, 2010.
- ^ Sekiguchi, Toko (February 14, 2007). "How Valentine's Day Conquered Japan". Time. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
 | This confectionery-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
 | This Japan-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |