Niiza Craft to Open at Marui Family Shiki from May 29, Three Days at a Venue Directly Connected to Shiki Station
Niiza Craft will appear at an event at Marui Family Shiki from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31. At a venue that is easy to access from the east exit of Shiki Station, this is a three-day opportunity to experience craft beer from a brewery born in Niiza, Saitama.
Hop BroFrom May 29 to 31, Niiza Craft will be setting up in Shiki. The venue is Marui Family Shiki, and you can go straight in from the east exit of Shiki Station, so it's an event that's easy to stop by after work.
MugiWhat, it's directly connected to the station? A drink while shopping sounds way too tempting! And a brewery from Niiza too? That feels packed with local pride!
Hop BroExactly. Niiza Craft is a brand from Niiza City, and it originally came from a manufacturer with more than 40 years of history. It was launched in July 2021, and it's full of a desire to energize the local area.
MugiOhh! But I was surprised to read that they use carrot leaves as a secondary ingredient. Beer isn't just made from malt and hops, right?
Hop BroGood catch. Beer can start with the basic ingredients, then add different elements to create character. Niiza Craft uses leaves that come out during thinning to both reduce food loss and bring out a Niiza feel.
MugiI see! Now I'm curious about the lineup too! The NAKAJI'S series already sounds cohesive and stylish just from the name.
Hop BroThe lineup is NAKAJI'S WEIZEN, HELLES, IPA, and PALE ALE. For example, it's a lineup where you can enjoy the differences in fruitiness and bitterness, drinkability, and aroma, so it's easy to choose based on your mood.
MugiWhoa, that's easy to understand! But IPA is the more bitter one, right? It's a little intimidating, but it sounds like it'd be something special once you drink it, so I'm curious!
Hop BroRight. IPA is a style where hop aroma and bitterness tend to stand out. And Niiza Craft also has a double silver-medal win: NAKAJI'S PALE ALE and NAKAJI'S IPA were recognized at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026.
MugiWow, amazing! A brewery that's locally rooted but also this skilled means you can enjoy serious craft beer right in front of Shiki Station. On the weekend, I'd want to drop by casually and try everything a little at a time!
Hop BroExactly. What makes it interesting is how ingredients grown in Niiza connect with a venue directly linked to Shiki Station. This is definitely a strong weekend drink candidate.
MugiYep, my throat is already thinking about beer! Since it's a three-day limited event, it'd be a shame to miss it, and now I might even dream about craft beer on the way home!
Booth Overview
Niiza Craft will set up at an event at Marui Family Shiki from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31. Marui Family Shiki is a commercial facility directly connected to Shiki Station, accessible from the east exit via a pedestrian deck, making it an easy place to stop by while shopping or transferring trains.
About Niiza Craft
Niiza Craft is a craft beer brand from Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture. It was born in July 2021 from a photo-mask design and manufacturing company that has been operating in Niiza for more than 40 years, with the goal of energizing the local community. The brand emphasizes making products that make use of ingredients grown in Niiza and connections with the local area.
One of the brewery's signature initiatives is using carrot leaves as a secondary ingredient. By making use of leaves that are thinned out during harvesting, it aims to reduce food loss while creating flavors that feel distinctly like Niiza. Its official lineup includes NAKAJI'S WEIZEN, NAKAJI'S HELLES, NAKAJI'S IPA, and NAKAJI'S PALE ALE, each highlighting its own character in fruitiness, drinkability, bitterness, and aroma.
Recent Developments
Niiza Craft has also announced that NAKAJI'S PALE ALE and NAKAJI'S IPA won silver medals at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026. Even as a locally rooted brewery, it is drawing attention for its growing reputation in terms of quality.
Highlights This Time
This appearance should offer a casual chance to learn about Niiza Craft's background and flavors right in front of Shiki Station. The contrast of beer nurtured in Niiza being enjoyed at a neighboring commercial facility in Shiki gives a sense of regional connection. For anyone looking to enjoy craft beer nearby, this is an event worth putting on the weekend list.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroFrom May 29 to 31, Niiza Craft will be setting up in Shiki. The venue is Marui Family Shiki, and you can go straight in from the east exit of Shiki Station, so it's an event that's easy to stop by after work.
MugiWhat, it's directly connected to the station? A drink while shopping sounds way too tempting! And a brewery from Niiza too? That feels packed with local pride!
Hop BroExactly. Niiza Craft is a brand from Niiza City, and it originally came from a manufacturer with more than 40 years of history. It was launched in July 2021, and it's full of a desire to energize the local area.
MugiOhh! But I was surprised to read that they use carrot leaves as a secondary ingredient. Beer isn't just made from malt and hops, right?
Hop BroGood catch. Beer can start with the basic ingredients, then add different elements to create character. Niiza Craft uses leaves that come out during thinning to both reduce food loss and bring out a Niiza feel.
MugiI see! Now I'm curious about the lineup too! The NAKAJI'S series already sounds cohesive and stylish just from the name.
Hop BroThe lineup is NAKAJI'S WEIZEN, HELLES, IPA, and PALE ALE. For example, it's a lineup where you can enjoy the differences in fruitiness and bitterness, drinkability, and aroma, so it's easy to choose based on your mood.
MugiWhoa, that's easy to understand! But IPA is the more bitter one, right? It's a little intimidating, but it sounds like it'd be something special once you drink it, so I'm curious!
Hop BroRight. IPA is a style where hop aroma and bitterness tend to stand out. And Niiza Craft also has a double silver-medal win: NAKAJI'S PALE ALE and NAKAJI'S IPA were recognized at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026.
MugiWow, amazing! A brewery that's locally rooted but also this skilled means you can enjoy serious craft beer right in front of Shiki Station. On the weekend, I'd want to drop by casually and try everything a little at a time!
Hop BroExactly. What makes it interesting is how ingredients grown in Niiza connect with a venue directly linked to Shiki Station. This is definitely a strong weekend drink candidate.
MugiYep, my throat is already thinking about beer! Since it's a three-day limited event, it'd be a shame to miss it, and now I might even dream about craft beer on the way home!
