Shinjuku at night...

Shinjuku is a gloriously vibrant (and well-lit) section of town. Has the busiest train station in the world, tons of people, and no lack of shopping opportunities.

The wreaths are seasonal decorations, but we weren't sure if they were an attempt at Christmas, or actually for New Year's.

Note that New Year's is a national religious holiday - the whole country shuts down. Christmas is a romantic holiday. Date night in the land of Shintoism.