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Speaking of which, what style do you usually enjoy when you drink alcohol?
Besides sitting down and sipping slowly at an izakaya (Japanese pub), drinking at home, which prioritizes cost-effectiveness, has recently become a popular trend.

But are you aware of any other appealing ways to enjoy alcohol?
This time, we'll introduce you to a third force in drinking: "kakuchi" (standing bars).

What is Kakuuchi anyway?

Originally, Kakuuchi meant drinking sake straight from a masu (wooden box), but now it has evolved to mean "drinking sake standing up at a sake shop." The key point is that, unlike regular standing bars, you can drink sake in a shop that sells it

Points to note when drinking at Kakuuchi

A backstreet izakaya

At a liquor store's standing bar, the main purpose is to enjoy the alcohol, so you usually have to bring your own snacks. However, you can also say that you can enjoy alcohol at a reasonable price by buying inexpensive dried snacks from a nearby supermarket.
Also, some standing bars offer dozens of small dishes, so it's a good idea to choose a store that suits your drinking style.

Recommended corner drinking spots in Tokyo

Nowadays, the number of places where you can enjoy Kaku-uchi has increased significantly in Tokyo. Here we will introduce some of the most recommended spots from among the many Kaku-uchi spots

Orihara Shoten, located near Monzen-Nakacho Station, has a distinctive appearance reminiscent of a nostalgic candy store. As a liquor store, it stocks a wide range of first-class sake from all over Japan

Another great thing about this restaurant is that they also offer a la carte dishes, so you can enjoy a lineup of izakaya staples like edamame, potato salad, and ray fin

Payment is cash on delivery. You bring the 1.8L or 4.8L bottle of alcohol you're interested in from the refrigerated display to the cash register, then choose the size of your glass. It's a little different from a regular izakaya, but this little extra step is exciting. If you're interested in Kakuuchi, be sure to stop by

This time we introduced a new style of drinking, "Kakuuchi." In addition to the establishments we introduced this time, there are many other establishments that serve fine sake in the Kakuuchi style. While it's nice to sit back and enjoy a drink, why not try casually enjoying fine sake in a Kakuuchi setting?

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