I more than relate to Takayuki Utsumi, the protagonist of the comedy series "Hiru no Sento-zake" (translated into English as "Sunshine Sento-Sake").
In each episode of the program, which is available on the Amazon Prime Video streaming service, he escapes the drudgery of his job as a salesman by taking long afternoon soaks at a local sento (bathhouse), invariably followed by a tipple and a snack at a nearby bar or restaurant.
The camera lingers on scenes of Utsumi luxuriating in the tub, but the main thrust of the show lies in the joy he gleans from day drinking. Upon catching sight of, for example, a foam-capped, freshly poured beer, the character's eyes beam with anticipation; the first sip elicits a rapturous elegy to the simple luxuries of a hot bath, a tasty treat and a little alcohol — all enjoyed in the full light of day.