Japan Week at The Conrad Bangkok starts 19 October 2007

The Conrad Bangkok is preparing to welcome two leading Japanese Chefs - Yuji Imaizumi, Sushi chef and Ryoji Aida, Teppan chef from The Conrad Tokyo together with the hotel's new Japanese Master Chef Hiroaki Yamaguchi, to present their winter culinary at the Drinking Tea Eating Rice restaurant from 19-28 October 2007.

To ensure the complete Japanese dining experience, The Japanese Prestige Sake Association in Japan is sending their Sake Sommelier, Mr. Yoshiyasu Kaneko, to share his expertise with diners. He will be bringing with him, some of the best regional varieties of Sake direct from Japan for this occasion.

A little further into the Japanese cultural experience, the hotel has prepared special classes during the event.

Sushi Cooking Class by Guest Chef Yuji Imaizumi
Date/time : Saturday, 20 and 27 October 2007 at 10:00-12:00 hrs. 
Price: Baht 1,450++/person, 3 dishes inclusive of lunch, green tea, recipes and certificate

Cooking Demonstration by Master Chef Hiroaki Yamaguchi
Date/time : Saturday, 20 and 27 October 2007 at 16:00-18:00 hrs. 
Price: Baht 1,450++/person, 3 dishes inclusive of testing portion, dessert, green tea and recipes

Sake Class with Sake Sommelier Yoshiyasu Kaneko
Date/time : Saturday, 20 October 2007 at 18:00-19:00 hrs. 
Price: Baht 1,200++/person, inclusive of sake testing, delicacies and certificate

Also from 19th October, but running until 18th November, 2007, the Seasons Spa at the hotel will host two Japanese Guest Therapists from the Mizuki Spa at The Conrad Tokyo. Ms. Masako Kashiwagi and Ms. Eriko Arai will be offering a combination of the following Japanese traditional and signature treatments.

Bamboo Massage 30 mins Baht 1,800: Uses two bamboo sticks over a towel to stimulate and release tension of the muscles in the back and the legs. It is a very gentle touch and specially designed to relieve muscle tension by tapping on all the major muscles. It also releases blocked energy along the meridian lines and re-connects the body, mind and spirit through the rhythmic sound of bamboo. It is recommended to combine this with an Energy Massage or Essence Massage.

Energy Massage 60 mins Baht 3,100: A unique non-oil massage using deep and firm pressure along the energy lines to stimulate and restore balance to the body and release blockages along the energy pathways. Clothes are worn for this treatment.

Essence Massage 60/90/120 mins Baht 3,100/4,100/5,100: An age old aromatherapy massage combining Western techniques and a traditional Japanese touch. It utilizes pure essential oil blends with a choice of Passion, Recovery or Tranquility and positively improves general well-being. This gentle massage calms the mind, detoxifies the body and rejuvenates the spirit. A great way to overcome jet lag or travel related stress.

Mizuki Spa Ritual Package 120 mins Baht 6,300: The Mizuki spa ritual starts with a Hinoki Bath - a Japanese traditional bath with the understated scent of Hinoki (cypress) - designed to help restore your mental balance and release you from stress. This is followed by a Japanese tea ceremony, a Bamboo massage and finished with an Aroma Essence Massage.

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