I used to think of the Japanese society as a very conservative one and did not expect it to endorse the free flow of beer in public places. Nevertheless, it is a good thing that beer is allowed in most public places. Also, good you had your full share of the beer rain.

By the way, I am thrilled by the poetic writing style you adopted in the introductory part of this note. It is captivating and enthralling for lovers of words. I look forward to seeing more of such styles.