Yep, Valentine’s Day is a big deal here, perhaps even more so than other countries.

If you and your significant other are travelling together in Japan around February 14th, you're already well on your way to having a unique Valentine's Day. The Nunobiki Herb Garden would be more suited for those looking for a low-key, quietly intimate day.

With a tagline like, fresh roasted coffee and worldwide finds, you might be fooled into thinking that it is a waste of time to stop by this store on a trip to Japan. With pockets of products from all regions in Japan, it is one of my favourite shops to browse, and dare I say, dig through. Kaldi Coffee Farm is here for you!

We have all noticed the increase in sweetness these days. We have all stopped by the shelves and had a look at the different packaging. We have all started to think about whom to give sweets to. We have all wondered why so early.

The clever designs and tight collaborative efforts with many a familiar Japanese character, thank you Sanrio and Disney for those, jostle unashamedly for your attention. Somewhere between the Meiji chocolate bars and the Valentines appropriate heart-shaped moulds, I found a treasure chest of Japanese special edition goodness.

If you are living in Japan and want to give gifts to your host family, coworkers, or housemates, or if you are just visiting and want to buy things to take home with you, here are some inexpensive suggestions.

When visiting or staying in Japan, any ex-pat knows that chocolate is one of a list of things you’re likely to miss.

Surprisingly, there are so many unique Kit Kat flavors that Japan has made, but for outsiders some of them might seem a little weird. It is also known that Nestle has introduced over 200 different flavors for Kit Kat since 2000 in Japan.

Now, a new product called “ Fujisan Apollo Big”, representing the Japanese symbol of Mt.Fuji, has been released on 21st April 2015.

Let's take a look at the customs and social guidelines that make up the phenomenon of Valentine’s Day in the Land of the Rising Sun.