Zat’s Burgers

When I first moved to Tokyo, I loved pronouncing and trying the endless stream of new and unusual Japanese food. It was so different from what I was used to, and the healthier options were very welcome. I never knew so many kinds of seaweed existed! But there came a time when I just needed some real American food.

GG Pizzeria in Higashi-Nakano

Ask a Western child what his favorite food is, and more than likely
he'll answer with one word: "Pizza!" A quick, easy, and delicious meal, pizza is a staple of Western food culture, and whether parents want to admit it or not, chances are they find it just as irresistible as their children do.

Going to an onsen should be anything but stressful, and Spa LaQua offers five floors of easy relaxation. Located in the massive Tokyo Dome City, accessible by several stations, Spa LaQua is the perfect end to a busy day of shopping and entertainment within the Tokyo Dome complex.

Silky chocolate fountains, antique carnival pop-corn machines, and on-site laser cellulite treatments... What do these things all have in common? Well, yes, eating the former might lead to the latter, but their other thread of commonality is that they were all exhibits at last week's restaurant and hotel convention - FoodEx!

Sakura Onsen Homepage / www.sakura-2005.com/

The neighborhood of Sugamo is not yet famous for its mineral hot springs. A traditional district better known for its temples, bustling shopping avenue and thriving seniors' community, Sugamo leads a relatively quiet existence, despite its status on the Yamanote Line. It’s as unlikely a place as any for a sophisticated urban getaway, but Sakura Onsen, tucked away in Sugamo's silent back streets, feels like a high-priced ryokan, and also happens to be the most affordable luxury spa you will find in Tokyo.

There are a variety of jobs available for people with all sorts of different skills and language abilities in the Piqniq Jobs section (click that Jobs button on the top to see them), and new jobs are added daily. Have you taken a look lately? Here are some of the recent highlights.

It's almost here! The winter is finally fading, and in Japan, there are no shortage of tell-tale signs of Spring. The ume are blossoming, and of course the sakura are the main event, but almost as important are the first shoots of spring vegetables that begin to peak out of the ground. In Tokyo, these vegetables make their appearance in March, though, you most likely won't have the opportunity to pick them fresh from the ground. That's not to slight the ease and convenience of your neighborhood vegetable stand, which should have these spring veggies out in full force in the next few weeks.

I first came to Japan in 2005 and my initial plan was to stay for 1 year. I realized after that first year mark, I felt that I didn't experience Japan enough so I decided to give it another year and see how things go for me here.

The 4th Annual Children's Evening at the Ballet

After two sold out performances in 2007, see and feel ballet close up with the all the family.
Be delighted and inspired as the Austrian Ballet Company – Tokyo performs a very special abridged version of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Swan Lake’ especially for children. Choreographed after M. Petipa and R. Nurejew by Rio Mitani. Mingle with the dancers at the cookie and juice reception afterwards.

Have you ever sat on the train and attempt to make direct eye contact (a friendly one) with the Japanese person sitting across from you, and to be later shot down with a cold stare or a sudden look away? I'm sure many of us foreigners have experienced this numerous times to the point where the some of us have gave up the friendly gesture and indirectly learned to become the same over time.