Japan’s number one online shopping mall Rakuten celebrates its Singapore debut with a 3 day party!

Konnichiwa, Singapore! Japan’s number one online shopping mall Rakuten celebrates Singapore launch with three-day public extravaganza

Members of the public can experience the best of Rakuten’s products – in food, fashion, beauty and more – from March 28-30 at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza

Calling all foodies, shopaholics and fans of Japanese products – look out for a giant shopping bag installation in the heart of Orchard Road.

To celebrate the launch of Rakuten – Japan’s number one online shopping mall – in Singapore, the e-commerce giant is bringing together the best of its Japanese and local merchants’ products in an experiential showcase at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza over three days, from March 28 – 30 (11am – 10pm daily).

Set against a larger-than-life Rakuten Shopping Bag installation, the event will give members of the public a taste of what [Rakuten Singapore](http://www.rakuten.com.sg) has to offer – ranging from food, fashion, beauty, consumer electronics, household products, children’s toys and products, and much more.

Not to be missed: Japanese culinary demonstrations by some of Singapore’s best-loved celebrities!

Date: March 28 – 30, 2014 (Friday – Sunday)

Time: 11am – 10pm daily

Venue: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza

Admission: Free entry

Key event highlights:

•Can our local celebrities rise up to the culinary test? Watch as Kuriya Fish Market’s chef guides them through a different Japanese-themed culinary demonstration each day

• Mar 28, 6.30pm: Keagan Kang and Paul Foster

• Mar 29, 5.30pm: Michelle Chia

• Mar 30, 2.30pm: Wong Lilin

Showcase of more than 300 products from over 40 merchants

• [Food] Merchant Kuriya Fish Market brings a gorgeous array of fresh fruit, premium seafood, sake and delectable sweets and snacks all the way from Japan

• [Fashion] Check out the best of Japanese fashion from Rakuten Direct and more

• [Home & living]: Consumer electronics, home furnishing and toys by merchants Parisilk, BLMG and Toys’R’US respectively

For more information / programme updates, log on to [www.rakuten.com.sg](http://www.rakuten.com.sg)

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