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  2. White Day - Wikipedia

    • White Day is celebrated annually on March 14, one month after Valentine's Day, when people give reciprocal gifts to those who gave them gifts on Valentine's Day. It began in Japan in 1978; its observance has spread to several other East Asian nations like China, Taiwan, South Korea and countries worldwide. See more

    Origin

    Though Valentine's Day was first attempted to be celebrated in Japan in 1936, it did not begin to be popularly celebrated … See more

    Date
    Mar 14, 2025
    Friday · In 57 days
    Observed byJapan, Countries in East and Southeast Asia
    Next timeMarch 14, 2025
    FrequencyAnnual
    Observation

    White Day is celebrated one month after Valentine's Day, on March 14. With countries that observe White Day, typically Valentine's Day is celebrated by women and girls presenting chocolate gifts (either store-bough… See more

    See also

    Giri (Japanese)
    Hallmark holiday
    Pi Day, also observed on March 14 (represented as 3/14 in month-day format)
    International Marriage Day, the coincidental day when international marriages were first legalized in Japan… See more

    External links

    • DeFrane, Rae (March 12, 2019). "White Day in Japan – The day the men give back". Arigoto Food Tours. See more

     
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  2. The History of White Day in Japan - Tokyo Weekender

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