All aboard! The Japan Rail Fair 2024 is making a stop at the Urban Park, Guoco Tower from 11 to 13 October 2024. This is the fifith edition of The Japan Rail Fair and will present a host of rail-themed programmes and a celebration of Japanese culture.
For those who are planning a trip to Japan this year, the Japan Rail Fair 2024 can be a useful fair to visit.
This year, the three-day Japan-themed fair will feature 26 booths and a chance to be introduced to a variety of food and beverages and to be introduced, or reacquainted, to all things Japanese.
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What to Look Out for at the Japan Rail Fair 2024
Travel & Tourism Booths
Explore 19 travel and tourism booths featuring companies such as AirJapan from the ANA Group, Hoshino Resorts, Japan Airlines (JAL), and JR Kyushu.
There will also be regional representatives from Yamaguchi, Hokkaido, J.CLAIR Singapore, and more at the Japan Rail Fair. It is a chance to pick up information for your upcoming trip and even get exclusive offers to enrich your travel planning.
Food and Beverage
Experience Japan’s food and dining scene firsthand at the Japan Rail Fair.
Look forward to a selection of Japanese culinary treats, including iconic snacks, seasonal produce, and alcohol.
You can sample flavours from all parts of Japan without leaving Singapore. There will be numerous products hailing from all regions such as Akita Prefecture in Northern Japan or Fukuoka Prefecture in Western Japan.
Visitors can 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.
Another brand at the fair is VERY RUBY CUT, which specialises in strawberry confectioneries.
The event’s delightful exploration of Japan’s diverse and delicious offerings is perfect for food lovers eager to taste the best of the nation.
Alcohol aficionados will also have the chance to indulge in Japanese sake and other tipples. Among the offerings showcasing the rich and diverse brewing traditions of Japan are 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.
Family Fun
Children and adults alike can immerse themselves in Japanese culture through an exciting mix of lifestyle booths and cultural activities at the fair too.
Enjoy cultural stations such as the Tea Appreciation Event where the history and art behind Japanese tea making will be unveiled.
Meanwhile, aspiring little flight crew members can embark on a Photo-Taking Session with JAL cabin attendants where they will get the chance to don the uniform and snap pictures with the Singapore-based JAL crew.
Brands like Pokémon Center Singapore and Takara Tomy will be at the Japan Rail Fair. Children and enthusiasts can explore a range of unique and original goods including trading card games and plush toys at their booths. Other collectibles will also be available, including the charming miniatures and soft toys from Kenelephant.
Stamp Rally
A stamp rally will also take place throughout the fair’s three days.
Attendees can enter a lucky draw by collecting stamps at the event booths to win prizes. Stand to win
- a pair of tickets for a return flight to Tokyo,
- a one-night stay at ANA Holiday Inn Resort Shinano Omachi Kuroyon in Nagano,
- a one-night stay at a Suite Room in Risonare Tomamu,
- a one-night stay at Hotel Izukyu,
- a pair of JR EAST PASSES
and multiple other exciting rewards!
Specials at the Japan Rail Cafe
JAPAN RAIL CAFE will be offering a special Shinshu Salmon Don exclusively from 1 to 31 October 2024 as part of its ‘Special Monthly Menu’. This dish features the freshest Shinshu salmon (信州サーモン) sourced from Azumino, complemented by creamy avocado and Azumino’s star ingredient – fresh wasabi leaves pickled in soy sauce from Wasabi no Marui.
Sake from Azumino will also be available for pairing with various dishes in the cafe. The Suien Junmai Daiginjo “Miyama Nishiki” – brewed using Miyama Nishiki sake rice grown in Azumino – provides a crisp flavour that highlights the essence of the rice, making it an ideal pairing with the Shinshu Salmon Don.
Japan Rail Fair
When: 11 to 13 October 2024
Where: Urban Park, Guoco Tower
Find out more about the Japan Rail Fair.
