Rakuten celebrates Singapore launch

Calling all foodies, shopaholics and fans of Japanese products – look out for a giant shopping bag installation in the heart of Orchard Road. Celebrating Rakuten's launch in Singapore, the Japan’s number one online shopping mall 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 (www.rakuten.com.sg) has to offer – ranging from food, fashion, beauty, consumer electronics, household products, children’s toys and products, and much more.

So note down the even details on your calendar!

Event name: Rakuten Super Bag

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

Time: 11am – 10pm daily

Venue: Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza

Admission: Free entry

Some of the 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.

(Information from Rakuten Singapore via TEXT100)