{"id":98914,"date":"2026-02-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/?p=98914"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T01:12:56","slug":"celebrating-valentines-day-in-japan-for-couples-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/celebrating-valentines-day-in-japan-for-couples-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Valentine&#8217;s Day in Japan for Couples with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With specials on romantic dinners and getaways for two, <a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/celebrating-valentines-day-japan\/\">Valentine\u2019s Day in Japan<\/a> might appear a holiday reserved only for couples. Why should couples have all the fun? Get the family in on the love, too! When two people fall in love and start a family, babies and young kids immediately take center stage, demanding a lot of care and attention. In such a situation, it\u2019s easy for the couple&#8217;s relationship to take a backseat. So, what\u2019s the compromise? Want to know how to celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day in Japan for couples with kids? Here\u2019s my humble advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='make-something-with-love-this-valentines'>Make Something With Love This Valentine\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1338368876.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1338368876-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine's Day in Japan for Couples with Kids\" class=\"wp-image-98915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1338368876-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1338368876-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1338368876-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1338368876-380x238.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1338368876.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This might be the easiest dessert you can make with kids. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Make something thoughtful with your kids and presto, core memory encoded! Why not rustle up some homemade chocolate treats? From January until Valentine\u2019s Day in February, <em>hyaku-en<\/em> (\u00a5100) stores and supermarkets in Japan are awash with supplies to make your own chocolates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to include on your shopping list:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chocolate molds (the silicone ones are fuss-free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate for melting in a double boiler or microwave (regular chocolate bars, couverture chocolate (higher cocoa butter content) or chocolate chips work just fine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorations and fillings like sprinkles, dried fruit, chopped nuts, crushed candy, crushed cookies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate cups\/wrapping paper\/chocolate boxes (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This might be the easiest dessert you can make with kids. Just be careful with melted chocolate straight off the stove or out of the microwave. Pour into the molds, decorate and pop in the fridge for about thirty minutes to an hour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and your partner are particularly crafty, you can also encourage every family member to make a Valentine\u2019s Day card. Again, head to your favorite hyaku-en shop for supplies: card paper, markers, paints, ribbon, washi tape and stickers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let each person pick someone\u2019s name at random. Then make a card for that special someone. The best part is what goes inside the card. Help your kids write something nice to the person they love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='tour-a-chocolate-factory-in-japan'>Tour a Chocolate Factory in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1790569294.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1790569294.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolates Valentines Day\" class=\"wp-image-98917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1790569294.jpg 964w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1790569294-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1790569294-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-1790569294-380x238.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock\/ mutarusan<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any decent <em>Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory<\/em> fan, I\u2019m all about getting to know my chocolate from the factory floor. Touring a chocolate factory in Japan is possible but you usually have to make a reservation. If you\u2019re planning a Valentine\u2019s Day adventure, book well in advance. Do note that some factories are not open on weekends or national holidays. Here are just a few to get you planning ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='lotte-okashi-school'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lotte.co.jp\/kengaku\/\">Lotte Okashi School<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 3-1-1 Numakage, Minami-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lotte+Okashi+no+Gakko+(Sweets+school)\/@35.8405707,139.6465386,16.55z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6018eb6eeb3c69b7:0xe3b24507290f49ea!8m2!3d35.8406416!4d139.648807!16s%2Fg%2F11k3ymk8vk?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D\">Google Map link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closest station: <\/strong>Musashi-Urawa Station (5-minute walk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free (reservation required);&nbsp; persons aged 3 and over&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> tour times are 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; closed on weekends, national holidays, Obon, New Year\u2019s and factory maintenance days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='meiji-naruhodo-factory-sakado'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meiji.co.jp\/learned\/factory\/sakado\/\">Meiji Naruhodo Factory Sakado<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address:<\/strong> 5-3-1 Chiyoda, Sakado City, Saitama Prefecture (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/%E6%98%8E%E6%B2%BB%E3%81%AA%E3%82%8B%E3%81%BB%E3%81%A9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%AF%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E5%9D%82%E6%88%B8\/@35.960075,139.4143427,17z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6018d6efb4241d03:0x3b2a01b65aa9b94b!8m2!3d35.9586241!4d139.4179353!16s%2Fg%2F1tgpsmxr?hl=ja&amp;authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D\">Google Map link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closest station: <\/strong>Wakaba Station (15-minute walk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>Free (reservation required); persons aged 4 and over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> closed on Saturdays and Sundays; see website for more details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id='glicopia-east'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glico.com\/jp\/enjoy\/experience\/glicopia\/east\/\">Glicopia East<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong>9-55 Nakamaru, Kitamoto City, Saitama Prefecture (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Glico+Pia+East\/@36.0265688,139.5527066,17z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6018ce69344e22ff:0xe88ec4372f159676!8m2!3d36.0265741!4d139.5553954!16s%2Fg%2F1hdzlm2bp?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D\">Google Map link<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closest station:<\/strong> Okegawa Station or Kitamoto Station&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> Free (reservation required)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening hours:<\/strong> 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; closed on Obon and New Year&#8217;s holidays, Fridays and factory maintenance days (see website for more details)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-framed-heading\" id='get-together-after-hours'>Get Together After Hours&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-71928494.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-71928494-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"valentines day for couples with kids\" class=\"wp-image-98919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-71928494-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-71928494-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-71928494-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-71928494-380x237.jpg 380w, https:\/\/cdn.savvytokyo.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-71928494.jpg 1253w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><small class=\"imgcopyright\">\u00a9 Photo by iStock\/ Image Source<\/small><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the kids have spent all day making, looking at, and eating chocolate, read them a bedtime story, give them a hug and a kiss and rejoice! Now, it\u2019s couples-only time. Spend the rest of Valentine\u2019s in Japan as a couple without kids (even if they\u2019re just sleeping in their bedrooms).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netflix and chill. Dine or snack by candlelight. Snuggle under the blankets. What you do with your time is totally up to you! All that matters is that you use it to genuinely reconnect as a couple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, however,&nbsp; you\u2019re really knackered after a day out with the fam, why not plan a date night for another time? Here are some suggestions for inspo:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/a-year-worth-of-monthly-date-ideas-in-japan-for-all-ages\/\">A Year Worth of Monthly Date Ideas in Japan for All Ages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/savvytokyo.com\/best-outdoor-date-ideas-for-valentines-in-tokyo\/\">Best Outdoor Date Idea for Valentine&#8217;s in Tokyo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Let us know how you and your family get on this Valentine\u2019s Day in Japan!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 14 may be synonymous with romance but who says you can\u2019t express a different kind of love with your family too? 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