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VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL: Sweets for friends, lovers, everyone in between

BY HIROMI OIDA STAFF WRITER

photo：Adorable animal-shaped chocolates tempt shoppers at a special section in a department store. (Toshiyuki Takeya) Adorable animal-shaped chocolates tempt shoppers at a special section in a department store. (Toshiyuki Takeya)

photo：A caramel apple like those shown is a whole apple covered in caramel and other sweet toppings. (Toshiyuki Takeya) A caramel apple like those shown is a whole apple covered in caramel and other sweet toppings. (Toshiyuki Takeya)

photo："Deco Pocky" treats are popular as a fun way to create original "tomo chocos" for friends. (Toshiyuki Takeya) "Deco Pocky" treats are popular as a fun way to create original "tomo chocos" for friends. (Toshiyuki Takeya)

Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers anymore. In Japan, Feb. 14 is becoming a day for seeking greater communication and closer relationships of all varieties, not just for making declarations of romantic love.

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