Although Tokyo has one of the best restaurant scenes in the world, sometimes you¡¯d rather eschew the high-end and complex for simple, nourishing dishes, the kind you¡¯ll find at Tiny Peace Kitchen.
After graduating from the University of Tokyo¡¯s Graduate Program in Sustainability Science in 2013, founder Tomoko Arai joined Gaiax, an IT venture company. Working there for a few years, she began to notice a concerning trend.
¡°People who work, especially in Tokyo, eat while working at their desks, or only eat ramen,¡± Arai says. ¡°Everyone is constantly working in a high-pressure environment, and I saw that this was taking a toll on people¡¯s hearts and bodies. I wanted to do something to promote a healthier work style.¡±
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