Free Hugs
South Korea and Japan? Not exactly known for getting along. But this inspirational video gave us the feels in a big way.
The free hug boom that swept the world nearly a decade ago also made it to Japan. Though only on shaky legs, it seems.
In case you don’t remember or somehow missed it, the idea was that people would stand around in public areas holding signs that read, simply enough, “Free Hugs.” If interested, anyone was welcome to step forward for a warm embrace. Ostensibly, it was an attempt to spread love and peace, and it did seem to bring a lot of smiles to a lot of people. Overall, a net positive.
Though the movement seems mostly to have quieted, one Japanese writer in Tokyo has described his recent experience meeting some Japanese Free-Huggers. Read More
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