dating in japan and america

I feel that there are differences between dating in Japan and dating in America. First of all, the events you spend with your girlfriend/boyfriend is different. For example, in the US the winter holidays is spent with your family. In Japan, it is considered normal for couples to spend time together on Christmas. On the other hand, I think it is common for Americans to spend time with girlfriend/boyfriend or friends on new years eve. In japan, new years eve is usually spent at home with your family. Another difference is the formality. In the US, I feel it is common for people to introduce your partner to your parents or friends even if they don't think they will get married. Japanese are usually very conservative about their relationship, and keep it to themselves until they feel that they have a steady and lasting relationship. Lastly, I don't think popularity or race has much effect on a relationship in Japan. There isn't really any need to find someone with the same rank, though it can be prefered at times. Nonetheless, I feel that Japanese society enables more freedom when it comes to relationships.