I believe I’ve mentioned in my previous posts that while for the rest of the world, men are racking their brains for new ways to surprise their women with Valentines Day gifts, it’s a whole lot different here in Japan (and I think Korea too). It’s Chocolate Day here; and it’s the women who give to the men they love or to men who are close to their hearts. There were Feb 14s in which Hubs kept to the rest of the world’s tradition and gave me flowers. For this year though, I kept to the Japanese tradition. But since we are in dire need of cups, I bought Hubs the Starbucks’ Valentines special mug instead of giving him chocolates.

Love shared over steaming mugs of ginger drink – because the two of us have cough and colds.

The three of us were supposed to have our special Valentines snack at the cozy cafe near our place but the three of us overslept (Mom and Dad accompanied baby to sleep) . We woke up just in time though for our reservation at the condo’s karaoke bar. FUN! We decided to have the special dinner at the cafe but by the time we finished our karaoke and groceries, the cafe was already about to close. And because it was already late for me to cook, our dinner was yakiimo (baked sweet potato) – simple but nutritious and delicious.

It was a simple kind of V-day, devoid of pomp and expensive flowers. We didn’t even have photos! The photo above was the last one I took since yet again I don’t have enough iPhone space. Nevertheless, it was a happy one, one that’s filled with contentment. And yes, we wouldn’t want to spend it any other way. 🙂