Free Entry: HARAKADO MEXICO FESTA 2026 Celebrates Mexican Independence in Harajuku

HARAKADO in Harajuku is hosting the HARAKADO MEXICO FESTA 2026 with free admission and free music performances on September 12 and 13, 2026.

The event takes place on the 6th floor food hall of Tokyu Plaza Harajuku, offering a vibrant Mexican cultural experience right in the heart of Harajuku. Visitors can enjoy live mariachi, Latin DJs, workshops, and more across two days.

Food lovers can try Mexican dishes featuring avocado, such as burritos and tacos, along with Corona Extra beer and tequila cocktails. Workshops include face painting, piñata making, and skull-style portraits. Some activities and food items have fees, but entry and music are free.

About HARAKADO MEXICO FESTA 2026

This two-day festival celebrates Mexican Independence Day with a lively lineup of music, food, and cultural workshops. The mariachi band “Mariachi La Fiesta” performs multiple times each day, filling the venue with festive sounds. Latin Sound DJs host a Latin night party on Saturday evening, and the “Corona Sunsets Hour” features live performances by artists Qnel and Hanah Spring on Sunday.

Workshops include face painting by award-winning artist Miho, offering full-face designs for ¥2,000, half-face for ¥1,000, and smaller designs from ¥500. On September 12, visitors can create colorful egg-shaped piñatas for ¥2,500. On September 13, skull-themed portraits are available for ¥1,500 per postcard-sized piece. A special Day of the Dead altar is also on display for photo opportunities.

Food vendors include MEXICAN GRILL AVOCADO serving avocado-based Mexican dishes like burritos and tacos, as well as Corona Extra and tequila cocktails. Additional collaborating food shops on the 5th and 6th floors offer limited menus during the event.

Highlights

• Free live mariachi performances and Latin DJ sets.
• Face painting by a world-champion artist with prices from ¥500 to ¥2,000.
• Piñata making workshop for ¥2,500 and skull-style portrait art for ¥1,500.
• Mexican food and drinks including avocado burritos, tacos, Corona Extra, and tequila cocktails.
• Pop-up shops featuring Mexican goods, craft hot sauces, and specialty coffee.
• Special offers: Present receipts from two or more different shops to receive a free drink (limited to first 50 each day).

Event Details

Item	Details
Name	HARAKADO MEXICO FESTA 2026
Period	September 12, 2026 (Sat) – September 13, 2026 (Sun)
Location	Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “HARAKADO” 6th Floor Food Hall, Harajuku, Tokyo
Menu / items	Avocado burrito, tacos, Dorilocos, Corona Extra, tequila cocktails, face painting, piñata making, skull portraits
Food vendors	MEXICAN GRILL AVOCADO, Izakaya Stand Jump (5F), ABC canteen, Banh Mi Sandwich, Falafel Brothers, Giolitti (6F)
Face painting prices	Full face ¥2,000; half face ¥1,000; one-point from ¥500 (tax included)
Piñata workshop price	¥2,500 per piñata (tax included)
Skull portrait price	¥1,500 per postcard-size portrait (tax included)
Pop-up shops	BuenaBuena (Mexican goods), Kutsushita to Sake bobo (socks), Hot Sauce Bar (craft hot sauces), Daikanyama Jump Coffee (specialty coffee)
Admission	Free (music and cultural events free; food, drinks, and workshops are paid)
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How much is face painting at HARAKADO MEXICO FESTA 2026?

Face painting costs ¥2,000 for full face, ¥1,000 for half face, and from ¥500 for one-point designs (tax included).

What is the price for the piñata making workshop?

The piñata workshop is ¥2,500 per piñata (tax included).

How much does the skull portrait cost?

The skull-style portrait is ¥1,500 per postcard-size piece (tax included).