Can you share book planting stories from around the world?

In Japan, there's a story about a businessman who got drunk after a long day at work. He ended up in a karaoke bar and sang the same sad love song over and over again, crying all the while. His co - workers found it both amusing and a bit pitiful, and it has been passed around as a typical drunk - in - Japan story.

In Italy, there were stories of people singing from their balconies to cheer each other up during quarantine. It was a beautiful display of the human spirit in difficult times.

Sure. In Japan, during the New Year, there are stories of families visiting shrines to pray for good luck in the coming year. It's a very traditional and peaceful holiday experience. People wear their best kimonos and the shrines are beautifully decorated.

In the Alps, there are numerous great climbing stories. One involves a group of climbers who got caught in a sudden blizzard while ascending a difficult peak. They had to hunker down in a small cave they found on the mountainside. They rationed their food and water and managed to survive for days until the storm passed. Their story is one of survival and the strong bond that forms between climbers in tough situations.

Sure. In Japan, there are sushi masters who spend years perfecting their craft. They source the freshest fish and rice, and their precise skills in making sushi are a great food story. It's not just about eating but an art form.

In Italy, there were reports of neighbors singing to each other from their balconies during quarantine. Some young people found this really romantic and it led to new relationships. The idea of connecting with someone in such a difficult time in a musical and emotional way was quite sexy.

In France, a story goes that a baker would make heart - shaped pastries every Valentine's Day. One year, a woman came into his shop every day during that week. He made a special heart - shaped pastry just for her with a secret message inside. When she found it, she was charmed and they started dating. In South Africa, a tribe has a tradition where on Valentine's Day, young men and women dance around a bonfire. If a man gives a woman a flower during the dance, it's a sign of his love. There are many such beautiful stories from different cultures.

In India, the story of curry is complex. Curry is not just one dish but a collection of various spiced - up dishes. It was influenced by the trade of spices in ancient times. Each family has its own curry recipe, passed down through generations, with a blend of spices that can vary widely. This shows how food in India is deeply rooted in family traditions and cultural exchange.

There's also the Dyatlov Pass incident in Russia. In 1959, a group of hikers died under very strange circumstances in the Ural Mountains. Their tent was cut open from the inside, and they were found scattered in the snow, some with strange injuries. Theories range from avalanches to military tests to paranormal activity, but none of them can fully explain what happened that night. And in India, the Roopkund Lake contains hundreds of human skeletons. Scientists are still trying to figure out who these people were, how they died, and why their remains are all in this one location.

Sure. In India, there is a girl who defied cultural norms to box. Boxing is not very common for girls in some parts of India. But she was determined. She trained secretly at first and then with the support of a few progressive individuals. Now she is a role model for other Indian girls interested in boxing.