Where to find eggnog in Tokyo

The best thing about making eggnog for 50 people is when the checkout ladies at the grocery store try to guess what you might be doing with all those eggs and all that cream. "Are you making some... cake?" Once I explain what eggnog is, they want all the details. Is it served warm or cold? In a mug, juice glass, wine glass? They ask a million questions, repeat all the ingredients like they're going to be tested on it later, and then one goes in the back and brings out a half dozen new containers of cream, saying they're fresher than what's on the shelf and will be more delicious.
It's the first time they've ever said a word to me beyond "Do you have your point card?" and "Here is your change." They wave as I leave, still chatting and laughing to each other.

I use this easy eggnog recipe with great results every time. It tastes good after sitting overnight, and the second (and third) batch whipped up in the middle of the party is great right away, too. Cheers!

Ho Ho Home invasion Santa

Japan doesn't really have chimneys, because Japan doesn't really have central heating. That has some nice results, like cozy evenings cuddled up with the electric carpet or under the kotatsu, and some unpleasant results, like GAH it's freezing in here! But the most important unexpected consequence is that Santa has nothing to slide down. And so he climbs up. Santa-on-a-ladder is something of a decorating theme around here. Here are a few I've seen around the neighborhood. Send your pics along if you'd like to add or link them!

Stumbling unawares toward an oncoming train

Now this is what December posters are meant to be about. Tokyo Metro warns that some 60 percent of platform injuries involve alcohol. (Is that all?)
Someone on Twitter (I'm sorry, please tell me if you remember who it was) points out that he's so drunk he's about to get himself accidentally killed, but not so drunk that he'd forget to bring a little gift.

Cellphones!? Where are the drunks!?

"Do you have to use your mobile phone here?"

I could have sworn the last four Decembers were mannerized with posters about drinking and/or being drunk on the train. It's no coincidence. In December, everyone is drinking and/or drunk on the train. It's a thing. So what's with the ever-green cell-phone scolding!?