Costume Play isn't just reserved for October in Japan, as is the United States' Halloween.

This Valentine’s Day, you can show your loved one just how much you care with the following recipe, straight from Japan - Green Tea Chocolate Hearts.

Unlike the Western Zodiac, which is divided into 12 months, the Japanese Zodiac is divided into 12 years, and each year is named after an animal. The year 2009 marks the year of the Ox.

Believe it or not, the Japanese do celebrate Christmas, even though most of the nation is not Christian. The holiday is a time for celebrating family and romance, and what a better way to celebrate than eating lots of delicious food!

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From crazy ice cream flavors to fish that can kill you, this article contains everything you never learned about Japan´s most bizarre foods.