Konnichiwa Happy Wednesday! Starting from this week, Happy Wednesday will host a trio of Japanese-themed parties on the nights of 7, 14 and 21 November to coincide with the Japan Racing Association (JRA) Trophy on 14 November.

Festivities abound at the lively Beer Garden:

• Kimono Krazy: Look the part and try on a kimono and have your #HappyWednesdayHK photo taken as part of the Best Photo Contest. You and your friends can share on IG for a chance to win round-trip flights; participants have the chance to take home the top prizes of a pair of round-trip airtickets, courtesy of Hong Kong Airlines, to Tokyo (7 November prize); Okayama (14 November prize); Osaka (21 November prize)
• Pro Swing: Kimono-changing not your sport? Then, we invite you to try your swing at the HK Open booth on 14 & 21 November
• Sake It To You: Kanpai (cheers) with Japanese sake cocktails and Kirin frozen beers in white grape and mandarin flavours to truly embody the Japan Night experience. For every purchase of two beers, get an awesome Kirin Ichiban Apron or a Japanese-inspired bag, available while quantities last  

• Taste Bud Explosion: We have a specially curated Japanese menu based on the secret recipes of Executive Chef, Mr. Kei Fukata of The Hong Kong Japanese Club. Culinary treats available at trackside outlets for fans to savour include – Crispy Chicken with Japanese Sesame Dressing -HK$50; Ox Tongue and Cheese Cutlet with Spicy Mayonnaise-HK$55; Taraba Crab Croquette -HK$58; Okonomiyaki -HK$60; Roasted Squid with Teriyaki Sauce -HK$98; Lobster and White Shrimp Brioche -HK$75; Yakisoba (Fried Noodle, Japanese Style) -HK$55
• Get On Up: Get on your feet and dance to the awesome beats of J-Pop at the Beer Garden

Sumptuous offerings at racecourse dining venues  

At The Gallery, sample our sumptuous sake or try the Suntory Premium Malt’s, and customers may put on Japanese yukata suits especially decked out for them at the venue.  Enticing Japanese themed food will be served on the three nights. Use the promo code [GA1802] for online booking at The Gallery, and each person in the booking will receive a glass of Suntory Premium Malt’s beer.

The Stable Bend Terrace is the place to enjoy race nights with beverages and a unique outdoor BBQ on the terrace.

At adrenaline, a variety of Japanese drinks and dishes are served;guests can enjoy complimentary admission from 10:00pm with Jennifer Palor and the live band playing until midnight.

Make Happy Valley your favourite destination this November! 

Online reservations for these venues can be made online via www.bookingrc.hkjc.com. For more details, please log into http://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en/parties.aspx. For enquiries, please call the HKJC Customer Hotline 1817. All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.