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Recently, I have been neglecting my studies on sake... partly because I don't go out at night, but I feel a sense of crisis that I might be left behind if I continue like this. I searched for a place in Ueno where I could study from the afternoon, and found this place. It was lunchtime, but I didn't mind and ordered sake and some appetizers. The interior was spacious, bright, and clean, with a large TV for some reason. The small eggplant appetizer was delicious. I enjoyed eating the oil-marinated oysters, which were quite large and satisfying. Now, let's start studying. Oh, the sake menu is so easy to understand. It is categorized into four types: refreshing, fragrant, mellow, and mature, color-coded and clearly explained with several varieties. The prices are uniform. And there is a new genre of sake that no longer fits into these categories, such as low-polishing rate sake, sake made with wine yeast, and sake made with white koji. These sakes have distinctive acidity, and while some people find them noisy, they are popular among sake beginners. There is also a section for white koji and sakes made in wooden barrels or with kimoto method. The explanations are detailed and very helpful for sake beginners who come alone. There are also some niche sakes available, so even those who drink quite a bit can enjoy them. Niche sakes... there was even sake from Hawaii, like "Islander," which I have hardly ever tried foreign sakes, so it was a pleasant surprise, not particularly delicious, but there was something deeply moving about it. They also make white koji sake in Izumi Hashi, Kanagawa... a sake with citric acid and a sharp sweetness. I tried Sawa no Tani from Tokyo, also my first time trying sake made in wooden barrels, another new discovery. I was born in Tokyo, so I want to support Tokyo sake. I wonder if they will warm it up if I ask? There are various types of Takachiyo sake, such as Takachiyo (sweet and fruity), and high-chiyo (typical sake flavor), so if you order without knowing, you might be surprised by the difference. This one is like a typical, thick sake at room temperature. Odori, with low alcohol content, has a sweet banana-like aroma but restrained sweetness, making it gentle on the body. The glasses are subtly different, perhaps with a purpose. It was good to be able to study sake after a long time.