Kitasenju, Mizokuchi Yakiniku Restaurant Drinks Okinawa Sour! Zen-Noh Direct-Managed Yakiniku Restaurant Shikuwasa Drink Festival Limited Until September 6

2026.09.02

Kitasenju, Mizokuchi Yakiniku Restaurant Drinks Okinawa Sour! Zen-Noh Direct-Managed Yakiniku Restaurant Shikuwasa Drink Festival Limited Until September 6

When eating Yakiniku in Japan, if you want to avoid a heavy meal full of greasy flavors, you might want to add this limited-time drink to your list. Directly managed by the Zen-Noh Group,Yakiniku Hompo PureKitasenju Marui and Marui Mizonokuchi are currently holdingOkinawa Prefecture Shikuwasa Beverage Festival, and the event period isAugust 27 to September 6, 2026Available since September 1st, those in Tokyo or Kanagawa who want to enjoy some yakiniku along with a crisp, tart drink can take advantage of this limited-time offer available until the weekend.

This time, the star is the Okinawan shiikuwasa. Its acidity carries a greener peel aroma than a lemon, and it pairs wonderfully with the fat of grilled meat. For Taiwanese travelers, neither Kita-Senju nor Mizonokuchi are merely areas for sightseeing and taking photos; instead, they are well-suited for a local itinerary combining shopping and dinner. Move around the city during the day, head into Marui department store in the evening for yakiniku, and order a glass of shiikuwasa sour or a non-alcoholic drink—the pace is relaxing and requires no special detours.

Limited time until September 6th: Yakiniku paired with Okinawan shikuwasa is more refreshing and less greasy.

This wave of the beverage festival usesJA Okinawa Shekwasha 100Around August to September, Okinawa Shekwasha is in season with bluish-green peels, offering a bright, acidic juice with a touch of refreshing citrus peel bitterness on the finish. Yakiniku Hompo Pure specializes in domestic Japanese meats, and dishes like grilled meat, offal, and beef platters naturally pair well with acidic drinks. Taking a sip midway through the meal instantly refreshes the palate.

Both stores offerShikuwasa sour, priced at 590 yen. For those who want a non-alcoholic version, the Kita-Senju Marui branch also offersCitrus depressa drink, priced at 490 yen. If someone in your group cannot drink alcohol, the Kita-Senju branch is easier to accommodate; if you are already active around Kawasaki or Mizonokuchi, the Mizonokuchi branch is very suitable as a dinner before heading back.

Both Kita-Senju Marui and Marui Musashikosugi are convenient mall-style yakiniku restaurants during a trip.

The Kita-Senju store is located atKitasenju Marui 9th Floor, and the address is 3-92 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo. Kitasenju itself is an important transfer station on the northeast side of Tokyo, making it convenient to travel from areas like Ueno, Asakusa, and Nippori. If you have a shitamachi walking tour planned and don't want to search for a restaurant too far away for dinner, heading straight to eat at a shopping mall near the station will save you a lot of time.

Marui Mizonokuchi store is located atMarui Family Mizonokuchi 10F, and the address is 1-4-1 Mizonokuchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa. Mizonokuchi is close to Futako-Tamagawa, northern Kawasaki, and along the Den-en-toshi Line, making it very practical for people living on the west side of Tokyo or those looking to take a non-traditional sightseeing route. The advantage of mall-style restaurants is that they are easy to get to even in bad weather, and you can easily pick up daily necessities or souvenirs before or after your meal.

Not only can you drink it in the store, but you can also bring the shikwasa flavor home.

The JA Okinawa Shekwasha 100 used this time is a juice product made from Okinawa-grown shekwasha. If you want to buy it during your trip to Japan to mix with sparkling water back at the hotel, or make your own sour drinks after returning to Taiwan, you can also look for it on the JA Town Okinawa-related products page. For people who like collecting local ingredients while traveling, juices like this have more of a sense of origin than ordinary convenience store drinks.

If dining in, the shekwasha sour pairs well with salt-seasoned beef tongue, short ribs, offal, or heavier-sauced cuts. When ordering, you can have the fattier meats in the first and middle stages, then use the shekwasha drink to reset your palate, making it more enjoyable to finish with rice, soup, or lighter meats later on. If you want to keep your budget in check, you can also treat it as a seasonal highlight by just having a single glass.

Store and Event Information

Event Name:Okinawa Prefecture Shikuwasa Beverage Festival

Period:Thursday, August 27, 2026 to Sunday, September 6, 2026, currently being held

Retail stores:Yakiniku Honpo Pure Kita-Senju Marui Branch, Yakiniku Honpo Pure Marui Marunouchi Branch

Drinks:Shikwasa sour 590 yen; Shikwasa drink 490 yen (Kitasenju Marui store limited)

Kitasenju Marui Store:9th Floor, Kita-Senju Marui, 3-92 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo

Marui Mizonokuchi Store:10th Floor, Marui Family Mizonokuchi, 1-4-1 Mizonokuchi, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken

Related products:JA Town Okinawa Product Page

References:Event Introduction Page

How should I fit it into my Tokyo itinerary?

This article is more recommended for those who have traveled independently to Tokyo multiple times and want to add a touch of local ingredients and everyday neighborhood dining vibes. The Kitasenju branch works well combined with Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka-Nezu-Sendagi, or Nippori; while the Mizonokuchi branch is suited for travelers staying in Shibuya or the west side of Shinjuku, or those planning a daytime trip toward Futako-Tamagawa or Jiyugaoka. The event runs only until September 6th, and tickets are already on sale, so if you see that it fits conveniently into your itinerary, you can go ahead and schedule it for dinner.

Yakiniku itself is a dish that is very easy to share among a group, and if your companions have different tastes, everyone can still order their own meats and drinks. To eat more like a local, it is recommended to avoid peak dinner hours or check the restaurant's seating availability in advance. Ending the meal with a cup of Okinawan Shequasar drink will give this yakiniku experience a touch of late-summer Okinawan refreshment.