[For Seniors] Enjoyable Brain Training! Valentine’s Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts

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There’s a saying that eating too much chocolate causes nosebleeds, but it seems there’s no medical evidence for it. Some people even suggest it was an idea parents came up with to stop children from eating too many sweets.

Send chocolate

It seems that Japan is the only country where Valentine’s Day is regarded as a day for women to give chocolate to men to express their feelings. Overseas, practices vary by country, but in many places people exchange message cards, bouquets, and gifts with their partners, family, and friends.

Morinaga Confectionery

The first production of chocolate bars in Japan began in March 1942, led by Morinaga & Co. After Taichiro Morinaga returned from the United States in 1899, he established the Morinaga Western Confectionery Factory, and by 1918 the company had begun integrated production of chocolate from cocoa beans.

Edo period

It’s said that chocolate was introduced to Nagasaki during the Edo period. The first production and sale within Japan took place in the Meiji period.

obligation chocolate

Giri-choco refers to chocolates that are not intended for a man one has romantic feelings for. Their main purpose is to express gratitude, and they are given not only to men but also to women.

Ecuador

Cacao, the raw ingredient of chocolate, is believed to have originated in Ecuador. Traces of cacao dating back more than 5,500 years have been discovered, indicating that humans cultivated cacao and consumed it as food.

Belgium

Godiva, which is famous in Japan, was founded in Belgium and is a purveyor to the Belgian royal family. It’s renowned as a luxury brand, isn’t it? It’s the kind of chocolate you crave on special occasions.