Shop Rakuten’s Early Birds Offer on New Year Sales! Embrace the Year of Dragon with Beautifully. Packed Gifts and Massive Discounts. Explore Exclusive Promotions, Disney Lucky Bags, and Fashionable Goods. Enjoy the year-end and new year in a stylish and budget-friendly way!
What is Rakuten New Year Mega Sale?
1. Lucky Bag First Sale
In Japan, the start of the new year is marked by the “初売り (Hatsubai)” or “First Sale,” where businesses kick off the year by offering promotions, lucky bags, and raffles to attract customers.
Rakuten, ahead of the new year, brings this tradition to year-end, allowing you to get affordable and quality goods before the start of the new year.
2. Disney Lucky Bag Collection
Explore 60+ styles of Disney-themed lucky bags from various stores! From kidswear, household items, and kitchenware to snacks, there’s something for everyone, sometimes you can’t find them locally!
3. Rakuten Fashion New Year Sale
Starting from 1st Jan, over 100 fashion stores will offer discounts of up to 80% off! Claim limited coupons worth up to ¥1000 now for early access – grab them before they run out!
Must-Buy Products and Lucky Bags in Rakuten’s New Year Sale
Akoya Pearl – Pearl Lucky Bag
The most discussed pearl store by members best known for the affordable yet high-quality pearls with excellent color, backed by certificates.
The lucky bag includes 7 pearl accessories – earrings, ear clips, brooches, bracelets, and necklaces – complete with a storage box for your collection. Available for grabs starting 1st Jan!
Not Available in Malaysia
Rakuten Price：RM464.65（JPY14,300）
&honey- Silky Smooth Lucky Bag
Japanese natural organic haircare! Emphasizing a honey-based formula and 100% organic Moroccan argan oil, it gently cleanses and creates beautifully hydrated hair.
The lucky bag includes 4 items from the Silky Smooth series: shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, and hair oil. Ideal for coarse, tangled hair!
MY Reference Price：Conditioner RM65.60
Rakuten Discount：RM132.61（JPY4,080）
Disney Tumbler and Imabari Towel Set
The gift set includes a classic Mickey and Minnie stainless steel insulated cup, designed with a vacuum-insulated double-layer structure for optimal temperature retention.
Additionally, there’s an exquisite the highest quality Imabari towel featuring character embroidery, making it a perfect gift for the New Year.
Not Available in Singapore
Rakuten Discount：S$37（JPY3,960）
How to Shop Rakuten New Year Sale & Ship to Malaysia
Step 1：Go to Buyandship website to log in or register as a member.
Step 2：Fill in your first and last name, email address and set your account password. Click “Sign Up” once details are completed.
Step 3：Browse on Rakuten Japan to pick your favourite item, you can add item into your cart or checkout immediately.
Step 4：Go to your shopping cart, select “茨城県 (Ibaraki Prefecture)” as the shipping location from the upper right corner.
Check and make sure correct items are added into cart, and proceed.
Step 5：Sign into your Rakuten account. If you’re not a Rakuten member, you can register as a member below by filling in the form.
Learn more: Step-by-Step Guide on Rakuten and How to Register As Member
Step 6：Fill in delivery address. Go to the “Overseas Warehouse Address” on your Buyandship member centre and select “Japan” to view the information of Buyandship’s Japan warehouse.
In the name session, please enter your name and Buyandship membership number (e.g. MYXXXXXX). For the “フリガナ“, you need to convert your name into Japanese Katakana (click here to convert). Once it’s converted, copy and paste it onto the name bar.
Step 7：You can choose whether to register as a member on Rakuten. If you don’t want to register, you can click the second box “楽天会員に登録しない”.
It’s highly recommended to register as a member if you shop often on Rakuten as you can save payment and shipping details on your account for faster checkout next time, and earn points!
Set your password if you proceed with registration.
Step 8：Proceed onto payment page, fill in your credit card information to settle the payment, and then click “次へ”.
Step 9：Confirm your order information, and then click “OK” (the red box shown). You’ll receive email confirmation once order is submitted.
Step 10：Once you’ve received a shipping notification email from Rakuten, go to your member centre and declare the shipment on Buyandship to receive your package as soon as possible!
💡 Members can purchase Buyandship Plus during the parcel declaration process. The fee will be 3% of the declared value of your parcel, which will be collected together with the delivery fee (minimum of RM15 will be charged).