On A Chilly Valentine’s Day Let’s Warm Up By Spreading Some Love

February 13th, 2012By Category: Culture

Hello friends in cyber land. Akie coming to you with another special Valentine’s Day message. I brought you my first message one Valentine’s 3 years ago, and things haven’t been the same since. I’ve shared stories, tips and secrets about Akita and the legendary bijin of this area. Through it all we encountered swans and bears, soaked in onsens, gotten muddy planting rice, and spoken with some truly lovely ladies. My last interview with Sakiko was one of my favorite, and I’m looking forward to many more. She will be coming your way soon!

This Valentine’s Day we are snowed under and trying keep our heads above the snow line. On these cold winter days and nights I like snuggling by the fireplace with a special someone, sipping some atsukan (hot sake), and exchanging Valentine kisses (chocolate and other kinds, if you know what I mean). 

I know in Japan we ladies usually give chocolate or something sweet and tasty to the guys in our lives, but what if we did things a little different? My bijin friends in the United States tell me that men and women exchange gifts and treat Valentine’s Day as a real special couples day; romance is the plan!

I like the sound of that. Nothing makes a lady feel more perfect than a little genuine romance. And guys, if you romance us, trust me, we will romance you!

Now, don’t let me make Valentine’s Day all about romance because the most important thing is LOVE. This has been one tough year. You all know that. A little love in the form of some nice chocolate or a tasty treat will mean something extra special this year. So, if you have the means, spread the love because spreading love is always the best way to spend your time; make someone happy by making them your Valentine. 

And on that note, let me go fill-out my Valentine’s Day shopping list, and spread some love.

See you in the chocolate shops!

Ja mata.

Author of this article

Malcolm Ernst

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