Looking forward to Spring

 

Wandering through a blanket of pink-and-white fluffy cherry blossoms is on everyone's Japan bucket list. And why shouldn't it be? Cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and the iconic blossoms are a sublime sight that kicks off spring. From early April to mid May, the Tohoku area becomes a sakura wonderland for would-be flower watchers. In Tohoku, you can visit one of the “Three Great Sakura Trees” of Japan, Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima. There is no end to the number of famous cherry blossom spots in Tohoku, but among them, Aomori's Hirosaki Park, Akita's Kakunodate and Kitakami Tenshochi park in Iwate are popular. They are the three most famous cherry blossom viewing spots, known as Michinoku's Top 3 Cherry Blossom.

If the biting cold of Tohoku has you hesitant to visit, look no further than a springtime trip to this paradise of flowers. And due to Tohoku being cooler than the rest of the country, if you miss Tokyo blooms, Tohoku blossoms two-to-three weeks later!

JR Pass to see sakura

Thanks to passes like the JR East Pass, you can conveniently visit every part of Tohoku and follow the trail of flowers. Get around the Tohoku area and get easy access to other great Tohoku destinations while only paying 20,000 yen (adults). The pass grants passage to each of Tohoku's six prefectures, as well as Niigata.

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Inspired by the town's sophisticated sensibility and abundance of nature, Hotel Indigo Karuizawa is a stunning example of how the brand captures the true spirt of a neighbourhood through its design, amenities, restaurants and bars, and service style. It boasts truly modern appeal with intriguing local design to beautifully capture the true spirt of this neighbourhood, where East meets West. The 155-room hotel sits across three design-buildings, and features the wood-fired Italian restaurant KAGARIBI, an all-day dining restaurant that serves dishes that incorporate local ingredients and take inspiration from the flavours, textures and nuances from the surrounds. The Spa by HARNN is a wellness destination offering three treatment rooms and fitness facilities, all ergonomically designed with sustainability at its heart. The hotel also offers meeting facilities for business events to meet the needs of both leisure and business travellers.　 Surrounded by the region's natural beauty and just 2.6km from Karuiazawa station, the hotel is a perfect escape for travellers who are looking to experience everything Karuizawa has to offer. https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/jp/ja/karuizawa/qngka/hoteldetail）   Sofitel Singapore City Centre Launches Fashion Afternoon Tea in Celebration of Balmain Dreams 10: Or Collaboration Sofitel Singapore City Centre is pleased to announce the launch of a Fashion Afternoon Tea to celebrate the release of Balmain Dreams 10: OR, a thematic anthology collaboration between Balmain and Z2 Comics which showcases Creative Director Olivier Rousteing's iconic collections from the past decade. Served in the hotel's elegant 1864 lobby lounge daily between 2pm and 5pm, from 18th February to 23rd March, guests are invited to celebrate the launch, spanning Sofitel Hotels and Resorts in London, Dubai, Singapore and Seoul. The playful and stylish menu will invite guests to delight their senses with sweet and savoury dishes created by award-winning chefs in a setting complemented by designs from Rousteing's current collection. Conceptualised by Executive Pastry Chef Sam Leong, the menu has been inspired by Olivier Rousteing's sketches from Balmain Dreams 10: OR, showcasing impeccably-styled delicacies, including fashionable creations resembling clothing and accessories. Guests can look forward to an exquisite medley of bite-sized treats celebrating classic French flavours with highlights of Baked Cheese Tart with Pistachio Nuts and Matcha Powder, Peanut Butter Pralines, Opalys Chestnut Mousseline Blackberry Tart, Fraisier Dôme and more. The Balmain Dreams 10:OR collaboration between Balmain and Z2 Comics showcases over a dozen illustrated short stories in graphic novel form, each inspired by Rousteing's most celebrated collections from the last ten years. Just twenty-five years old when he was named Creative Director of Balmain in 2011, Rousteing has successfully infused an immediately recognizable style upon the historic fashion house. The Fashion Afternoon Tea is served daily in 1864 lobby lounge, 2pm and 5pm, from 18th February to 23rd March at $128++ for two persons. Guests may top-up $40++ for two glasses of Taittinger Champagne. To book, please visit https://www.sofitel-singapore-citycentre.com/offers/balmain-fashion-afternoon-tea/. Mountain Lake Lodge, Site of Iconic 'Dirty Dancing' Movie, Hosts Fox Celebrity 'The Real Dirty Dancing' Competition, Invites Guests to Go Back in Time America's passion for all things “Dirty Dancing” came full circle on February 1st at 9:00 PM ET/PT with the premiere of FOX TV's celebrity dance competition, “The Real Dirty Dancing,” filmed at the resort where it all began 35 years ago – Mountain Lake Lodge. Located in the center of a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the award-winning Mountain Lake Lodge – known as Kellerman's Mountain House in the classic movie – is still the ideal place “to have the time of your life” as it mixes modern amenities and a variety of accommodations, with numerous outdoor activities, nostalgia and reminders of the cult classic. Highlights of resort venues used for The Real Dirty Dancing scenes inspired by the movie and its beloved characters include: Stone Lodge, the cast's central gathering place with a great stone hearth and magnificent mountain views; the adjoining Harvest Restaurant and Patio, where main characters “Johnny” and “Baby” saw each other for the first time; The Gazebo for salsa lessons, and Baby's Cabin, the fictional Houseman family home. Now, The Real Dirty Dancing viewers can actually transport themselves back to Kellerman's with Mountain Lake Lodge's popular themed “Dirty Dancing Weekends.” Guests are immersed in activities inspired by the movie, from dance lessons and guided tours of film locations, to parties, lawn games, scavenger hunts and screenings of the original film. In addition, throughout 2022, “Kellerman's Film Package” celebrates Dirty Dancing with any two-night stay. For Dirty Dancing Weekend and Kellerman's Film Package information, and general reservations, visit www.mtnlakelodge.com or call 540-626-7121. A Trail of Tohoku Cherry Blossoms Wandering through a blanket of pink-and-white fluffy cherry blossoms is on everyone's Japan bucket list. And why shouldn't it be? Cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and the iconic blossoms are a sublime sight that kicks off spring. From early April to mid May, the Tohoku area becomes a sakura wonderland for would-be flower watchers. In Tohoku, you can visit one of the “Three Great Sakura Trees” of Japan, Miharu Takizakura in Fukushima. There is no end to the number of famous cherry blossom spots in Tohoku, but among them, Aomori's Hirosaki Park, Akita's Kakunodate and Kitakami Tenshochi park in Iwate are popular. They are the three most famous cherry blossom viewing spots, known as Michinoku's Top 3 Cherry Blossom. If the biting cold of Tohoku has you hesitant to visit, look no further than a springtime trip to this paradise of flowers. And due to Tohoku being cooler than the rest of the country, if you miss Tokyo blooms, Tohoku blossoms two-to-three weeks later! JR Pass to see sakura Thanks to passes like the JR East Pass, you can conveniently visit every part of Tohoku and follow the trail of flowers. Get around the Tohoku area and get easy access to other great Tohoku destinations while only paying 20,000 yen (adults). The pass grants passage to each of Tohoku's six prefectures, as well as Niigata.

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