Dancing Crab’s seasonal Halloween event, Fiesta de los Muertos, arrives in Tokyo and Osaka with themed food, drinks, music, lighting and live performances from September 14, 2026.
For travelers mapping a meal route in Shinjuku or Umeda, Dancing Crab offers an easy-to-reach seafood dining experience with different entertainment throughout the day. The event runs through October 31, while the special food and drink menus continue on separate schedules.
Halloween food includes Taquitos, Guacamole and Chips, and Sweet Potato Cake with Caramel Sauce. Drinks include Kyoho Grape Earl Grey Cooler, Apple Frozen Margarita and Apple Tea Soda. Prices are not specified in the release, and the event is available at Dancing Crab Tokyo and Dancing Crab Osaka.
About the Fiesta de los Muertos Halloween Event
Taquitos
Dancing Crab’s Taquitos use a Mexican-style filling and are served with rich cheddar cheese. The release does not specify a price.
Guacamole and Chips
This shareable dish combines crisp tortilla and pumpkin chips with guacamole, making it suited to groups dining together. The release does not specify a price.
Kyoho Grape Earl Grey Cooler
This alcoholic cocktail pairs the juicy flavor of seasonal Kyoho grapes with the elegant aroma of Earl Grey tea. The release does not specify a price.
Apple Frozen Margarita
Apple sweetness, lime’s refreshing acidity and tequila are blended into a frozen-style margarita. The release does not specify a price.
Apple Tea Soda
This non-alcoholic drink combines the gentle sweetness and fragrance of apple with flavorful tea and soda. The release does not specify a price.
Inspired by Mexico’s Día de los Muertos tradition, the event presents Halloween as a colorful celebration of food, music and performance rather than a frightening occasion. Dancing Crab’s hand-eaten seafood restaurant format adds a lively group-dining setting to the experience.
Highlights
- Fiesta Mode runs from 11:00 to 20:00 with colorful decorations and electro-swing-inspired Halloween music.
- Night Ritual runs from 20:00 to 23:00, beginning with a blackout and a change in lighting, music and staff performance.
- The KANIck or KANIeat activity takes place once an hour. Guests who say the special phrase to staff receive one piece of candy.
- Special event dances are scheduled approximately three times daily at 12:45, 18:45 and 20:45, with each performance lasting about five minutes.
- The food menu is available until November 1, while the drink menu continues until November 30.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Fiesta de los Muertos — “When the lights go out, the celebration awakens” |
| Menu / items | Taquitos; Guacamole and Chips; Sweet Potato Cake with Caramel Sauce; Kyoho Grape Earl Grey Cooler; Apple Frozen Margarita; Apple Tea Soda |
| Period | Event: September 14, 2026 (Mon) – October 31, 2026 (Sat); food menu: September 14, 2026 (Mon) – November 1, 2026 (Sun); drink menu: September 14, 2026 (Mon) – November 30, 2026 (Mon) |
| Release date | September 14, 2026 |
| Location | Dancing Crab Tokyo in Shinjuku, Tokyo; Dancing Crab Osaka in Umeda, Osaka |
| Stores | Dancing Crab Tokyo; Dancing Crab Osaka |
| Address | Shinjuku NOWA Building 2F, Shinjuku, Tokyo Grand Front Osaka South Building 8F, Kita Ward, Osaka |
| Price | Not specified in the release |
| Official website | Dancing Crab official website |
Before you buy
- When can I enjoy the Fiesta de los Muertos event?
- The event runs from September 14 through October 31, 2026. Special food and drinks have different end dates.
- Where can I experience Fiesta de los Muertos?
- The event is available at Dancing Crab Tokyo in Shinjuku and Dancing Crab Osaka in Umeda.
- How much are the special menu items?
- Prices for the food and drinks are not specified in the release.
- Do I need a reservation?
- Reservations are available through the official booking pages for the Tokyo and Osaka restaurants.
