V-day is totally different in Japan. Here is the perspective from a woman who lives in Tokyo:
http://smt.blogs.com/mari_diary/2006/02/happy_valentine.html

She gave money to an office fund for giving chocolate to all the men in that office! It's an obligation for women in Japan, yet 70% of women want the obligation to go away. On the page I've linked to is another page asking some people on the streets their opinion of giri (obligation).

I know I've said this before in a different post, but what a difference!

Candy goes on sale tomorrow! If you wait for the weekend, you may be able to get some good candy on sale for 90% off. What a deal!