JAPAN RAIL CAFE presents the fifth iteration of the Japan Rail Fair from 11 to 13 October 2024 at Urban Park, Guoco Tower. The Japanese lifestyle and travel event invites visitors to rediscover the wonders of Japan. Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Japan through free family-friendly activities and delicious delicacies represented by 26 booths.
19 travel and tourism booths including AirJapan from ANA Group, Hoshino Resorts, Japan Airlines, JR Kyushu, Yamaguchi, Hokkaido, J. CLAIR Singapore and more will be onsite to provide information and exclusive offers for your next trip to Japan.
Experience the country’s food and dining scene firsthand with a selection of Japanese culinary treats, including snacks, seasonal produce and alcohol. Look forward to tasting fresh, local produce such as high-quality dairy products from Hokkaido’s Yotsuba Milk Products Co. Ltd as well as smoky and chewy iburi gakko (smoked pickles) and sugar-free 100% apple juice from Akita Prefecture. VERY RUBY CUT will also present a selection of strawberry confectioneries. Keep an eye out for Azumino City’s Suien Momo no Osake and Suien Ringo no Osake, refreshing and fruity liqueurs made from the juice of peaches and apples grown in the Nagano Prefecture respectively.
Be entertained by the Wind Ensemble Nippon Singapore or immerse in cultural stations such as the Tea Appreciation Event or take photos with JAL Cabin attendants while you dress up in the uniform. Pokémon Center Singapore and Takara Tomy will feature a range of unique and original goods including trading card games and plush toys. There will also be charming miniatures and soft toys from Kenelephant, and Kur Kuru Chime and logical route puzzles from Kumon.
Dine in at JAPAN RAIL CAFE with October exclusives including the Shinshu Salmon Don as part of its ‘Special Monthly Menu’ featuring salmon sourced from Azumino, complemented by creamy avocado and Azumino’s star ingredient – fresh wasabi leaves picked in soy sauce from Wasabi no Marui. Pair this with Sake from Azumino – the Suien Junmai Daiginjo “Miyama Nishiki” brewed using Miyami Nishiki sake rice grown in Azumino.
A three-day stamp rally will be held at the fair, allowing attendees to enter a lucky draw by collecting stamps at event booths. Prizes include a pair of return tickets to Tokyo, stays at top hotels like ANA Holiday Inn Resort in Nagano and Risonare Tomamu, JR EAST PASSES, and more exciting rewards!