Japan's First Crab-Themed Park 'Kani Factory Karamugū' Opens with Celebration by 73 Local Kindergarten Children! Grand Opening Events to Be Held Daily During the July 18 Long Weekend!

Dentaku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture; CEO: Koji Tanabe), a company specializing in seafood mail-order, retail, dining, and seafood processing, has launched 'Kani Factory Karamugū'—Japan's first open factory dedicated to crabs. The grand opening took place on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The opening ceremony, held at 10:00 AM, was attended by numerous guests, including local officials and community members, as well as 73 local kindergarten children who joyfully celebrated the inauguration. At 11:00 AM, the facility officially opened to the public, welcoming a large number of visitors and marking a highly successful start. Additionally, from July 18 (Sat) to July 20 (Mon, national holiday), a special opening event featuring food trucks and stage performances will be held over the three-day weekend.

Kani Factory Karamugū Inauguration Ceremony

### 1. 73 Local Kindergarten Children Bring Joyful Performances to the Grand Opening

The opening ceremony was held at the main entrance of the facility at 10:00 AM. Despite their busy schedules, a total of 36 distinguished guests, including local government officials and stakeholders, attended the event.

The highlight of the ceremony featured 73 children from 'Samidori Kindergarten' in the city. They performed a charming dance and sang with great energy—practicing especially for this day—filling the venue with warm smiles and enthusiastic applause.

This was followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony by key stakeholders, officially opening the facility to the public at 11:00 AM.

### 2. Fully Booked from Day One: 'Crab Shelling Experience' and 'Custom Cut Snow Crab Making' Receive Rave Reviews

Experiential programs began on opening day and have already drawn significant attention.

The 'Crab Shelling Experience,' where visitors learn techniques from professional craftsmen, and the 'Custom Cut Raw Snow Crab Making Experience,' allowing guests to create their own unique crab product, were both fully booked for both morning and afternoon sessions on the first day.

Participants shared heartfelt feedback: 'This is an experience we can't have every day—the kids were truly having fun!' and 'The taste of crab I shelled myself was extraordinary! I’ll definitely bring my children again and make a reservation.' These programs have made a strong debut as valuable food education initiatives.

### 3. July 18–20: A Family-Friendly Festival Over the Long Weekend!

During the long weekend immediately following the opening, special events will be held daily, thrilling visitors of all ages.

Event Period: July 18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 20 (Mon, national holiday)

Event Highlights Include: Candy toss (July 18), Bingo tournament (July 19), character shows, special live performances, wind ensemble concert, kids’ dance performances, balloon artistry, and more.

Food trucks will also gather on-site.

A packed lineup awaits!

※ Specific event details will be announced progressively via official social media channels on the day.

Overview of 'Kani Factory Karamugū'

Name: Kani Factory Karamugū

Opening Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Site Area: Approximately 18,000 ㎡

Total Floor Area: 5,468.47 ㎡, two-story steel-frame building (current factory: approx. 8,400 ㎡)

Production Capacity: Approximately doubled

(Combined existing and new factories: over 2.5 times larger)

New Employment: Approximately 50 new hires planned over the next three years

Annual Visitor Target: 500,000

Website: https://kanifactory.com/

※ First in Japan as a dedicated crab open factory offering permanent public viewing routes for crab processing, integrating observation, hands-on experiences, dining, and retail in one facility. Verified by Nihon Hatsubi Sōken LLC in June 2026.