love notes

miscellaneous musings from Metropolis staffers (and their better halves)

Ladies—fed up with the same old husband or boyfriend? Then check out 007 Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace. The pint-sized tough guy brings something stimulating for both parties to the fusty old date-movie concept. Oh, and it’s waaay better than the reviews suggest.—Tomo Hiratsuka (a.k.a. Mrs. Tech Know)

A year ago on Valentine’s Day, I gave chocolates to a colleague at work I had a crush on, letting him know that these were not giri choco (“obligation chocolate”) but in fact hon choco (the real romantic deal). He proposed a few weeks later, and we were married about six months after that!—Yukari Sakamoto (née Pratt)

For singles, Roppongi offers a whole mess of bars where girls can stop by to “flirt with guys”… but who doesn’t regret it afterwards when they felt like they wasted a good Friday night? We found better ways to enjoy the company of guys: Casa del Guapo (www.spainbar.net) at the top of Spain-zaka in Shibuya. This lively Spanish tapas bar is always happening on weekends, with cute Spanish and Japanese waiters going around speaking español and chatting up the ladies. What’s not to love? Attractive guys serving delicious tapas, paella and a whole lot of sangria, and even giving you a chance to brush up your Spanish skills! Sounds better than Heartland or A971, which I hear have gotten way emptier recently anyway…—HF

I’m convinced that somewhere beneath the streets of Kotto Dori there’s a factory that mass produces improbably beautiful Japanese women. Either that, or at around 7pm every Friday, a Louis Vuitton shop in the area offers a two-for-one handbag sale. Whatever the reason, at that hour, along that stretch of road, the neighborhood comes alive with a whiplash-inducing parade of model-types—the kind of drop-dead gorgeous local gals that make shy foreign guys want to rush home, crawl into bed, and cry like a baby.—ST

Being situated away from the foot traffic of Shibuya, Leroux,a French-Italian restaurant near NHK is the perfect spot for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal (www.leroux.jp). With seating for around 20, the place is never crowded and the generous set courses (starting at ¥3,500) mean you won’t break the bank.—Karryn Miller

Last year while traveling on business, I sipped a brew and watched a local bar band play while pining for my true love. Then, Eureka! I asked the group to play “Happy Birthday,” changing the words to “Happy Valentines to you” and adding my sweetheart’s name. I recorded and uploaded the custom-made performance onto YouTube, and then sent an email link to my sweetheart.—Kamasami Kong

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