The Japan Festival, an annual event celebrating Japan’s rich cultural heritage and traditions, will take place from 4 to 20 April 2025 at Saigon Centre.

Ho Chi Minh City, 4 April 2025 – Saigon Centre, Keppel’s flagship mixed-use development in Ho Chi Minh City, is hosting its annual Japan Festival from 4 to 20 April for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s festival draws inspiration from Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms, the majestic Himeji Castle, and the tranquil Nishinomaru Garden. Visitors can enjoy exclusive promotions and a wide range of exciting Japan-themed activities.

The opening ceremony was graced by Mr Masuo Ono, Consul-General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City, and Mr Joseph Low, Chairman of Keppel Land Watco I to V, the joint venture entities for Saigon Centre, President, Real Estate Division (Vietnam), and Head of Retail, Keppel Ltd.

Mr Joseph Low said, “We are delighted to once again bring the spirit of Japan to Saigon Centre. From 4 to 20 April, visitors can embark on a cultural journey through Japan’s historic landmarks, experience immersive activities and explore renowned Japanese brands. More than just a festival, this celebration enhances the shopping experience and strengthens Saigon Centre’s position as a vibrant hub of culture, connection, and discovery in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.”

This year’s highlight is the mysterious "blind boxes”, featuring unique King & Queen mascots inspired by the Edo period, which will be available to shoppers with qualifying purchases. During the festival, Rewards+ members can enjoy exclusive promotions from popular Japanese brands such as ABC-Mart Grand Stage, Uniqlo, Gatsby, LuLuLun, Nucos, LAC, etc. along with KAO, the festival’s main sponsor.

In addition, the festival offers a diverse lineup of cultural performances such as Japanese martial arts. Visitors can also take part in various traditional art workshops such as Ikebana arrangement, Tsumami craft, the tea ceremony, sushi & wagashi making, matcha tasting etc., as well as other family-oriented workshops like pudding decorating, Chibi drawing, origami, decorate paper fans/picture frames/ key chains, bead sewing & charm, etc.

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About Saigon Centre

Saigon Centre is strategically located on Le Loi Boulevard, one of the city’s main thoroughfares and within proximity to the Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) People’s Committee, Ben Thanh Market, Metro Lines, Opera House, the Dong Khoi shopping belt and prominent hotels.

Developed in several phases, Phase One was completed in 1996 and comprises a three-storey retail podium, 11 floors of Grade A office space and 89 luxury serviced apartments. Phase One of Saigon Centre has established itself as the preferred business and residential address in HCMC.

Phase Two of the development comprises 47,000 sm of premium Grade A office space, 44,000 sm retail area and 195 units of luxury serviced apartments. Phase Two retail mall is currently 100% committed with over 400 international and local brands, including leading Japanese department store, Takashimaya, as the anchor tenant. With the diverse range of shopping, dining and leisure options, Saigon Centre is poised to be the shopping and lifestyle destination in HCMC.

A leader in building and architectural excellence in HCMC, Phase Two of Saigon Centre was conferred the Green Mark Gold Award by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore in 2012 and recertified Gold again in 2022. Most recently, Keppel’s Real Estate Division in Vietnam was recognised as the “Best Developer – Sustainability in Vietnam” at Euromoney Real Estate Awards 2022 and the “Best Mixed-Use Developer in Vietnam” at Property Guru Vietnam Property Awards 2022 and 2023.

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For more information, please contact:

Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh (Ms.)

A&P Senior Manager – Saigon Centre Shopping Mall

Tel: 094 714 0068

Email: thuylinh.nguyen@saigoncentre.com.vn