I have been given permission to go out for a solo drink once a month starting in April 2023. This means I can go out and enjoy some drinks without worrying about my family. This is because my son is now four years old, my work has become more demanding due to a job transfer, and my wife takes our son to her parents' house less frequently during the Golden Week holidays. Therefore, I have received my wife's forgiveness to go out and enjoy some drinks. The first place I visited for this special occasion was a craft beer specialty shop in Suginami. The shop is run by a woman in her thirties who manages everything by herself. She has a friendly and approachable demeanor, making it easy to talk to her. I tried the Derailler Brew Works Circus Haze Midnight and the Samurai Brewery Yume (Belgian wit) beers. The Circus Haze Midnight was flavorful and delicious, while the Yume had a strong body and a sharp taste. Overall, both beers were enjoyable, but the Circus Haze Midnight stood out as the favorite. The shop also offers daytime drinking on weekends.

A craft beer bar where you can enjoy a variety of beers. The friendly owner makes you feel at home even if you visit alone. It seems like they change the beers they offer every time. They pour the beer generously into the glass, which is great. When I visited, they mentioned they couldn't win in a space war. I hope to visit next time when the stars align.

Next to Tanizawa, there is a craft beer bar run by a woman. They are open from 4pm on weekdays and from 1pm on weekends. It's a great spot for meeting up before heading to Tanizawa. There is no cover charge, so you can enjoy just one drink if you like. They have irregular holidays, so check their social media for updates on their days off.

This is a craft beer shop that opened along the Shitoden Street in Suginami-cho. It is run by a young woman in her thirties and is open from daytime, so you can enjoy day drinking. The food menu doesn't have a wide variety, but I tried the gyoza and potatoes. They also have some unique craft beers, which was nice.