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Tobita Shinchi on Christmas Eve
Starting tonight (12/24, Christmas Eve), Tobita Shinchi will extend its operating hours until 1:00 AM, lasting until 1/4.
In previous years, the extended hours lasted until 1/5, so this year is one day shorter.
If you visit before midnight, you can spend Christmas Eve with one of the girls.
Some "Meisters" (managers) have even advertised this to attract regular patrons.
Opening hours:
Some establishments (料亭) may open as early as 10:00 AM.
Observations this morning showed that around 10 establishments were already open by 10:00 AM.
These early shifts are typically staffed by "dekasegi" girls—those who come from other parts of Japan to work temporarily.
Most of them are new faces.
According to some staff (ババ), the regular girls who stay year-round usually begin their shifts around 3:00 PM.
Important notes:
Tonight, trains will not have extended services. If you plan to enjoy yourself until 1:00 AM and live far away, taxis will be your only option for returning home.
Christmas costumes:
For the holiday season, girls are allowed to choose whether or not to wear Christmas outfits.
There are no restrictions from the establishments.
The usual rule of “not having too many girls in similar outfits at the same establishment” is also relaxed.
This means multiple girls at the same venue may wear Christmas outfits.
If you return to choose, pay close attention to avoid confusion.

Merry Christmas to all, and enjoy the festive season! 🎄