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Senkin
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23(7.08%)
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19(5.85%)
Jikon
18(5.54%)

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Tochigi
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Otemachi Financial City (大手町フィナンシャルシティ)
28(38.36%)
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9(12.33%)
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7(9.59%)
魚店亜紗
6(8.22%)
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5(6.85%)

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Jikon特別純米 生特別純米生酒
Kiyasho ShuzojoMie
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Jikin Special Junmai Nama. I tend to let it sit too long, so this time I corked it while it was still fresh. It has a pineapple-like aroma on the nose and in the mouth. Fresh and pleasantly gaseous, the first attack is a juicy sweetness like tropical fruits! The acidity and bitterness are deep and firm, and the finish is crisp and elegant. It is well-balanced and elegant, and it was a great decision to enjoy this wine at its peak of freshness!
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Good evening, YSTJ. I got this one yesterday too 🎵 I am reminiscing about yesterday when I read your review and it was delicious 🤤. Great review and my brain is filled with the flavor of Jishin 😊.
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ma-ki-, I am glad you had a near miss with your meal!
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KamonishikiBRILLIANCE 酒未来純米大吟醸
Kamonishiki ShuzoNiigata
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Kamo Nishiki BRILLIANCE Sake Future. The first Kamo Nishiki in many years is a special bottle from the BRILLIANCE series, made from Kamo Nishiki's pride and joy: highly polished rice, bred and crossbred by Takagi Shuzo over a period of 18 years. It has a gorgeous ginjo aroma with banana-like nuances, a profound sweetness, and a deep umami flavor that forms a solid backbone, giving it an extremely elegant impression. The lingering aftertaste is brought out by a core of clean acidity. This is an excellent bottle with an outstanding sense of balance!
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Sanzen Sakura Junmai Aizan 80. In 2020, the Sanzen Sakura brewery, which has been brewing in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture since its establishment in 1877, made the wise decision to move to Higashikawa-cho, Hokkaido. The first time to drink such a Sansei Sakura is the low 80% polished rice of Aiyama, and expectations are high because Aiyama has been carefully brewed for Sansei Sakura since the Nakatsugawa era. It has a banana-like top aroma, a gentle, full-bodied sweetness that spreads, and a clean, crisp aftertaste. After a few days of drinking, the taste settles down and the sweetness and umami swell up and become more pleasant.
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abe純米 vol.3純米
阿部酒造Niigata
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Abe Junmai vol.3. Surprisingly, this is the first Abe Junmai we have received. Vol. 3 is said to be made with 100% Koshitanrei from Noda, and the lot looks like it would be fun to compare with the field series! Although the rice is milled at a low 80%, the flavor is clear, hard, and solid. The taste is clear, hard, and solid, with a hint of rice sweetness and a complex umami flavor. The aftertaste is tightened by a sharp acidity. The crisp acidity is also great when heated. It can be served chilled or warmed, and is the perfect accompaniment to food!
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Hirotogawa Junmai Nigori Nama Sake. We were able to successfully obtain this year's nigori sake from Hirotogawa! It is an activated nigori sake made with 60% polished rice from Fukushima Prefecture's Yumeko grapes and second fermentation in the bottle. We started with the supernatant. It has an aroma of peach and muscat, and when you put it in your mouth, you can feel a fizzy sensation. The top clear sake has a clear aftertaste with a firm bitterness. When the cork is stirred, the soft sweetness and juicy flavor are balanced with a beautiful acidity that is clean and crisp. The perfect balance! When served nigori warmed, the sweetness and umami are brilliant, and it is also delicious!
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Hanaabi美山錦純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過
Nan'yo JozoSaitama
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HANAOYAKU Junmai Daiginjo Miyamanishiki Unfiltered Nama-shu. This bottle was opened to coincide with the visit of a friend who loves Hanayo Kuyu. It has a tropical fruitiness like pineapple on the nose, and a juicy sweetness fills the mouth with a slight gassy sensation. The way it finishes with just the right amount of acidity is superb!
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Kokuryu六・義純米大吟醸
Kokuryu ShuzoFukui
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Kuroryu Junmai Daiginjo Roku-Gi Kuroryu Shuzo celebrates 220 years in business in 2024. To commemorate the 220th anniversary, three supreme bottles were brewed to represent the three generations of "Kuroryu" from the Showa period to 2024. The sixth generation built the foundation of the brewery as a ginjo brewery. The seventh generation established the Kuroryu brand. The eighth generation promoted further value creation of sake. The three original bottles are silhouetted in the same black color, which is typical of Kuroryu. The box features the "three claws" mark of Kuroryu, which is said to have been used since the days of the Mizuno Sake Brewery of Yoshitaro Mizuno VI, and the labels are decorated with the exorcism [harai] brush strokes that represent each era. (The above is quoted from the special website commemorating the 220th anniversary of the brewing of Kuroryu Sake) The first one we had was a tribute to Mr. Yoshitaro Mizuno VI, and the word "Yoshi" on the label is very dignified. It has a melon-like aroma, a unique matured acidity, a silky texture, and a layered umami flavor. It is a classic style that reminds us of the early days of ginjo-gurahas!
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Fusano KankikuPray for 2024純米大吟醸原酒生酒中取り無濾過
Kankiku MeijoChiba
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Kangiku Pray for 2024. It is regrettable that the Sghr original glass was not released this year, but the luxurious specs of ASK Aizan 40 from Hyogo Prefecture and all the middle amount are still in place from last year! The apple aroma and a hint of gas make the mood more uplifting. The clear and elegant quality of the sake, free of any impurities, and the technique of expressing the sweetness of Aizan in a profound way is one of the best! The timing was perfect for us to have ASK Aizan as our rice, 90% milled, with a mellow aroma like glutinous rice when cooked, and a strong whiteness due to its large heart white. The sweetness spreads when you bite into it, and this is truly Aizan!
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UgonotsukiBlack Moon純米大吟醸生酒
Aihara ShuzoHiroshima
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Amego no Tsuki Junmai Daiginjo Black Moon Nama. Black Moon, a favorite of Ame-go-Tsuki, is now available again this year! This is a pure Junmai Daiginjo version made from 50% polished Akaban Omachi produced in Okayama Prefecture. It has a slight yellowish color and a melon-like heady aroma with a clear and silky touch with a firm gasiness behind it. The mild sweetness and ample umami spread out. A pleasant bitterness adds to the sharpness of the aftertaste. The balance is irresistible! Finally, we tried warming it up. The aroma and umami spread out and can be enjoyed to the fullest!
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Fusano KankikuOccasional 39 - Special Thanks 2024 -純米大吟醸原酒生酒無濾過
Kankiku MeijoChiba
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Chrysanthemum Occasional 39 - Special Thanks 2024 -. We will have this one early in 2028, utilizing 39% polished Omachi rice, expressing our gratitude for 2024. The theme color this time is orange! The upper aroma has strawberry and pineapple nuances, and a fresh chili sensation is felt in the back of the throat. The fruity sweetness and expansive, full flavor can be enjoyed in abundance. The finish is clean and crisp with a refreshing acidity. It was a wonderful taste suitable for the first Kangiku of the year 2025!
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DenshuNEW YEAR ボトル 2025 純米吟醸 生酒純米吟醸生酒
Nishida ShuzotenAomori
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Tasake NEW YEAR Bottle 2025 Junmai Ginjo Nama Shu. On the last day of the New Year vacation, we will have a bottle of Tasake's zodiac sign. It is brewed with 50% polished rice from Aomori Prefecture's Hanasouri. The sake cup is a tin cup with a snake design by Nosaku, which is also associated with the year of the Snake. The nose has a tropical fruity aroma like melon, and when you take a sip, you feel a pleasant gasiness. The first thing that fills the mouth is a fresh sweetness. The finish is taken up by a firm bitterness, with a good balance of umami and acidity. To borrow a phrase from the label, this is truly a delicious rice wine that is heavyweight!
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AramasaNo.6 New Year-type "DIRECT PATH"純米生酛原酒生酒
Aramasa ShuzoAkita
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New Year No.6 New Year-type "DIRECT PATH". We miraculously won the lottery and went to the pop up store at Shibuya PARCO on the 3rd of March to get a bottle of the New Year-type! It has a slight peachy top note, a fresh and crisp taste, a battle between sweetness and acidity, and a little hardness, so it might be better to let it sit a little longer to get the full flavor, but it is best to enjoy it on New Year's Day as a good luck charm for the New Year.
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chika
I drink a lot of awesome 🤩🍶✨✨. Congrats 🤣👍✨✨
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hey YSTJ, I'm with you 😃. Congratulations on your great drinking luck 🤩 in the new year 🎉! I'd love to share my drinking luck with you 🥹.
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ポンちゃん
YSTJ, a belated Happy New Year 🎍 and best wishes for the new year 🙇. You won a great one ✨Congratulations to you too 🎉It's going to be a great year 😊.
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Thank you, chika! I want to praise my luck in the raffle 😆.
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Jay & Nobby, Happy New Year to you and thank you for your support this year 🙇. I feel like I've used up all my luck in the new year😅.
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Pon-chan, Happy New Year to you and yours 🙇. We're off to a good start 😂.
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Senkinレトロ 直汲み生酛原酒生酒無濾過
せんきんTochigi
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Sentori Retro, straight pumping. SENKOKU has renewed its branding, and through its name "Edo Bari", it has been integrated into three types: Modern, Classic, and Retro. This time, we challenged you to compare the three types of the directly pumped version at UTAGE! With the Edo Kari, we focus on "agriculture", "technique", and "philosophy", (1) Recovering the DNA of the ancient Kame-no-o and cultivating it with organic farming methods. (2) Return to the sake brewing techniques, especially "Nami-Hashiro", which was born in the Edo period (1603-1868). (3) To promote an organic town and achieve sustainability for future generations. This rebranding is based on a grand vision. Retro uses Omachi as its sake rice. It has a spicy nuanced top nose, not too much Omachi in a good sense, but still powerful, with plenty of acidity to be savored the most.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Good morning, YSTJ 😃! Renewal Sentori drinking comparison! And is it directly pumped? ‼️ Each has its own characteristics and all are delicious 😋 Great success Edo bari 🤗.
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Jay & Nobby, I've been waiting for a chance to try these wines for a long time, and it was only after the new year, but I finally had a chance to compare them. Each of them has a distinct personality and story to tell, so hooray for the return of Edo!
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Senkinクラシック 直汲み生酛原酒生酒無濾過
せんきんTochigi
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Sentori Classic Direct Kumi. SENKOKU has renewed its branding, and through its name "Edo Bari", it has been integrated into three types: Modern, Classic, and Retro. This time, we challenged you to compare the three types of the directly pumped version at UTAGE! The "Edo Kari" focuses on "agriculture", "technique", and "philosophy", (1) Recovering the DNA of the ancient Kame-no-o and cultivating it with organic farming methods. (2) Return to the sake brewing techniques, especially "Nami-Hashiro", which was born in the Edo period. (3) To promote an organic town and achieve sustainability for future generations. This rebranding is based on a grand vision. Classic uses Kame-no-o as the sake rice. In addition, the Classic is fermented with brewer's yeast as it is the only one with no yeast added. When poured into a glass, it is lightly cloudy and has a firm effervescence. It has a hard citrusy overtone like grapefruit, and a wild flavor that is spreading and yet has a crispness to it. It was my personal favorite!
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Senkinモダン 直汲み生酛原酒生酒無濾過
せんきんTochigi
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Sentori Modern, directly pumped. SENKOKU has renewed its branding, and through its name "Edo Bari", it has been integrated into three types: Modern, Classic, and Retro. This time, we challenged you to compare the three types of the directly pumped version at UTAGE! With the Edo Kari, we focus on "agriculture", "technique", and "philosophy", (1) Recovering the DNA of the ancient Kame-no-o and cultivating it with organic farming methods. (2) Return to the sake brewing techniques, especially "Nami-Hashiro", which was born in the Edo period. (3) To promote an organic town and achieve sustainability for future generations. This rebranding is based on a grand vision. Modern uses Yamada-Nishiki as its sake rice. It has a refreshing citrus aroma, the clean sweetness and full flavor of Yamada-Nishiki, and a clear finish with fruity acidity.
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Sharaku純米大吟醸 しずく取り純米大吟醸生詰酒
Miyaizumi ShuzoFukushima
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Kuraku Junmai Daiginjo Shizuku-tori. The last one on the first day of the year is the Collage! The first day of the New Year is the last day of the year. It has a banana-like aroma, and when you take a sip, you will feel the freshness of the freshness and the mellow sweetness of the sake. It has a long acidic aftertaste, and the taste of the rice is very good. The balance is typical of Collage. The acidity is very good!
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Masuizumi干支ボトル 2025干支 「巳」純米大吟醸
Masuda ShuzotenToyama
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Manjusen zodiac bottle 2025 zodiac sign "Snake". This zodiac sign bottle from Manjusen features a snake depicting the Chinese character for "mi" in hiragana. It has a slight banana aroma, a refreshing sweetness, and a sharp taste, perfect for a peaceful New Year!
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Jikon特別純米 にごりざけ生特別純米生酒にごり酒
Kiyasho ShuzojoMie
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Jikin Special Junmai Nigori Sake Nama. Happy New Year! I would like to toast to the new year with Jikin's nigorizake as the first bottle of the new year. The bottle was naturally stirred vigorously as soon as it was uncorked, and we could feel the very energetic activity of the yeast. The fresh, fresh aroma of green apple and muscat, pleasant gasiness, and a silky touch lead you to a refreshing sweetness that is typical of Gohyakumangoku. The lush umami and beautiful acidity are complemented by a firm bitterness. We welcomed the New Year pleasantly while savoring this artful balance!
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ma-ki-
Happy New Year, YSTJ 🎍. Thank you very much for the old year🍀. I had this one on New Year's Day too and it's really delicious ⤴️ It was a great start ⤴️ I look forward to working with you again this year 🙇.
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Happy New Year, YSTJ 🌅. Jigori! As you said, it's artistically balanced like the Berlin Philharmonic 🎼🤗. I look forward to working with you again this year: 🙇🏻🙇🏻‍♀️
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ma-ki, Happy New Year! I'm so glad you had it at the same time as me 😆.
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Jay & Nobby, Happy New Year! The Berlin Philharmonic! What a great analogy 😆 I will study it 🙇.
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Denshu50周年記念ボトル 純米 山廃仕込 古城錦純米山廃
Nishida ShuzotenAomori
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Tasake 50th Anniversary Bottle Junmai Yamahai Shibori Koshiro Nishiki. The Tazake brand, created in 1974, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2024. The special bottle commemorating the 50th anniversary is made from Kojo-nishiki, the first rice suitable for sake brewing developed by Aomori Prefecture, polished up to 50% and brewed in Yamahai style. It was bottled on New Year's Eve, and we had to drink it before the end of the year. It has a mellow, apple-like aroma on the nose and a full-bodied sweetness of rice on the palate. The lactic acidity from the Yamahai process tightens the impression. When served warmed up, it has a beautiful acidity and is extremely tasty! It was a pleasant way to end the year.
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Shinshu Kireiプレミアムゴールド 長野県産美山錦39%純米大吟醸
Okazaki ShuzoNagano
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Shinshu Kamerei Premium Gold Junmai Daiginjo 39% Miyamanishiki from Nagano Prefecture. After getting the Shinshu Kamerei Junmai-Ginjo Miyamanishiki last night, I realized that it was my 499th check-in, so I'm going to pull out a bottle of Premium Gold as a commemorative 500th Kiri number! This was a bottle of Shinshu Kamerei Miyamanishiki, which is a bottle with overseas specifications for export, and is not scheduled to be sold in Japan from next year onward. The English description of the specifications clearly shows the company's intention to expand into the global market. When poured into a glass, a gorgeous muscat-like aroma tickles the nostrils. Enjoying the high level of transparency visually, the fruity sweetness is followed by an elegant umami flavor that fills the mouth, and the beautiful acidity and bitterness finish off the impression. This is a bottle of heartwarming sake that brings out all the characteristics of Miyamanishiki, a clear and refreshing grape variety!
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Manta
Hello YSTJ ^_^ Congratulations on your 500th check-in 🎉! The number of check-ins you will receive for the Shinshu Kame-age Miyamanishiki drinking comparison is wonderful ✨! No~ Looks delicious ☺️
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ma-ki-
Hello, YSTJ! Congratulations on your 500 check-ins 🎉. You suddenly realized that the milestone sake was a Kame-san drinking contest, and a precious one at that - that's quintessential and awesome ✨! Looks really delicious 🎵
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Hi YSTJ 😃! Congratulations on your 500 check-in ㊗️㊗️㊗️㊗️㊗️ on your overseas expansion Shinshu Kamerei 🎉 I would love to taste your premium gold sake 🤩 😋.
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ポンちゃん
YSTJ, congratulations on your 500 check-ins: 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I had a chance to drink it at an offline meeting, and it tastes so good 😻 I wish I could drink it at home, though it won't happen ❣️
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Hi YSTJ, 😃Congratulations on 500 check-ins 🎉🎊It is a precious sake that will not be available in this season, and the number is wonderful 😆It is amazing that Shinshu Kamerei keeps coming up 😳This is so good 😋.
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Masaaki　Sapporo
Thank you YSTJ for everything 👍Congratulations on 500 check-ins 🎉Yummy looking Shinshu Kamerei and good to be a Kiri number 😋.
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Manta, Thank you very much, we were lucky enough to get them all in Miyamanishiki 😆.
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MA-KI-, Thank you very much! I'm glad to know that I'm the number 😅.
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Jay & Nobby, Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the bottle! It was a great bottle with a great taste and a neat bottle design 🤩.
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Pon, Thank you very much! It's so nice that you all enjoyed it at the off-line meeting 😆.
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Nemuchi, Thank you very much, I envy those overseas who can enjoy such delicious drinks next year and beyond😂.
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Masaaki Sapporo, Thank you very much! I think it would have been more happy if I had reached the new year's number 😂.
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