How to Participate in Japanese White Day

In Japan, White Day is celebrated one month after Valentine's Day, on March 14, when men send cakes or chocolate to women. This tradition is in direct response to Valentine's Day, when the women send cakes or chocolate to the men. The celebration was introduced by a marshmallow-manufacturing company in the 1960s.

Things You'll Need

• White cookies or cakes
• White flowers
• White clothing or lingerie
• White teddy bears

Instructions

1. Give cookies. If a man sends a woman cookies, it is a way of saying, "I love you." You may also choose to send a white cake; with cheesecake, shortcake and chiffon cake being popular gifts on Japanese White Day.

2. Send flowers, everyone knows that women love to receive flowers from the men in their lives. So, it makes sense for men to send flowers to their wives or girlfriends on Japanese White Day. Roses are a traditionally romantic flower, although you might choose flowers that are your significant other's favorite.

3. Try other treats. On White Day, white clothing, white teddy bears and white candies in white boxes are also common presents, from men to the women in their lives. White lingerie is another popular gift to give on White Day.

4. Go on a date. Just like on Valentine's Day, Japanese White Day gives dating couples an opportunity to go out. If you want to celebrate this popular Japanese festival, you may choose to eat at a Japanese restaurant and then do what many Japanese couples do, go to a movie.