White Day
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Issue Date
2010-05-05Author
Hacker, Randi
Publisher
Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
Type
Recording, oral
Is part of series
Postcards from Asia;0188
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https://audioboom.com/posts/875307-0188-white-dayMetadata
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Broadcast Transcript: The Japanese culture is one of obligation and protocol. For example: Valentine's Day. No undisciplined, bi-gender gift exchange here. Oh no. February 14th is sex specific: only women give gifts. And not just to their boyfriends but also to their male co-workers. Men have White Day a month later on March 14th. Created by a sweets manufacturer in 1980 to boost sales, White Day is more of a marketing ploy than a holiday. On White Day, you will see men scurrying about purchasing giri-choco, chocolate given out of obligation. Giri-choco might be acceptable for co-workers but not for girlfriends. So if you're thinking of giving store-bought chocolate to your sweetheart, well, for giri bout it! #ceas #hacker #japan
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This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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