![Oshare Hanabi 2015, fireworks with Christmas music and lights, is one of the most popular winter attractions at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Oshare Hanabi 2015, fireworks with Christmas music and lights, is one of the most popular winter attractions at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse.](top-a.jpg)
WINTER 2015
Season’s Hints
Discover how to make this holiday season even more special with our suggestions from gift giving to enjoying a night out
![The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse’s Art Rink welcomes both children and adult skaters with its charming atmosphere over the holidays through Feb. 21. | FILM HOUSE AMANO STUDIO The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse’s Art Rink welcomes both children and adult skaters with its charming atmosphere over the holidays through Feb. 21. | FILM HOUSE AMANO STUDIO](top-b.jpg?v2)
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![Handmade soap and bath goods from Lush Handmade soap and bath goods from Lush](handmade-soap-and-bath-goods-from-lush/handmade-soap-and-bath-goods-from-lush-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Handmade soap and bath goods from Lush
Well-known for its environmentally friendly handmade soaps and cosmetics, Lush Japan Co. has created 40 different kinds of original gifts for the Christmas season.
![Noritake Ginza offers elegant seasonal gifts Noritake Ginza offers elegant seasonal gifts](noritake-ginza-offers-elegant-seasonal-gifts/noritake-ginza-offers-elegant-seasonal-gifts-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Noritake Ginza offers elegant seasonal gifts
Nestled in Tokyo's upscale shopping district, Noritake Okura Art China Ginza is a boutique directly managed by the prestigious tabelware brand Noritake.
![Keeping warm with Matsuya Ginza Keeping warm with Matsuya Ginza](keeping-warm-with-matsuya-ginza/keeping-warm-with-matsuya-ginza-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Keeping warm with Matsuya Ginza
Christmas promotions at the Matsuya Ginza department store reach their peak in the days leading up to Christmas Day.
![Giveaways Giveaways](giveaways/giveaways-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Giveaways
The Japan Times celebrates the season of giving and is happy to present some holiday gifts to our readers. We hope you can find something you like from the items below.
![Electronics, housewares and more at Tsutaya Electronics, housewares and more at Tsutaya](electronics-housewares-and-more-at-tsutaya/electronics-housewares-and-more-at-tsutaya-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Electronics, housewares and more at Tsutaya
One of the new attractions at the Futako Tamagawa Rise shopping mall, which was completed in May as part of a development project from 1982, Tsutaya Electrics is a unique appliance store.
![Traditional Christmas Market in Hibiya Park Traditional Christmas Market in Hibiya Park](traditional-christmas-market-in-hibiya-park/traditional-christmas-market-in-hibiya-park-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Traditional Christmas Market in Hibiya Park
For those who cherish the season's joyous spirit and love connecting with family and friends at this time of the year, nothing could beat a night out at a Christmas market.
![Tokyo midtown outdoor rink Tokyo midtown outdoor rink](tokyo-midtown-outdoor-rink/tokyo-midtown-outdoor-rink-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Tokyo midtown outdoor rink
Tokyo Midtown is home to one of the biggest outdoor ice skating rinks in the city, with a capacity of 210 people. Built every year since 2010, the seasonal rink has become a popular winter site, attracting 35,000 visitors last season.
![Marunouchi Building offers skating in the heart of the city Marunouchi Building offers skating in the heart of the city](marunouchi-building-offers-skating-in-the-heart-of-the-city/marunouchi-building-offers-skating-in-the-heart-of-the-city-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Marunouchi Building offers skating in the heart of the city
Marunouchi has long been known for being one of Japan's largest business districts, and has more recently become known for shopping.
![Futako Tamagawa Skate Garden Futako Tamagawa Skate Garden](futako-tamagawa-skate-garden/futako-tamagawa-skate-garden-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Futako Tamagawa Skate Garden
Futako Tamagawa Rise will upgrade its annual Skate Garden to an authentic ice skating rink this winter.
![Art rink and seaside view at Yokohama red brick warehouse Art rink and seaside view at Yokohama red brick warehouse](art-rink-and-seaside-view-at-yokohama-red-brick-warehouse/art-rink-and-seaside-view-at-yokohama-red-brick-warehouse-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Art rink and seaside view at Yokohama red brick warehouse
A winter favorite at the iconic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is the seasonal outdoor ice skating rink.
![Opera and ballet warm hearts over holidays Opera and ballet warm hearts over holidays](opera-and-ballet-warm-hearts-over-holidays/opera-and-ballet-warm-hearts-over-holidays-a-200x200.jpg)
Season’s Hints December 6, 2015
Opera and ballet warm hearts over holidays
Glistening and glittering, illuminations here and there draw people out despite the cold weather. As people move around the city, they will also be welcomed by various concerts and performances, including cheerful Christmas songs, solemn masses featuring pipe organs, Beethoven's famous Symphony No. 9 and many more.