Rice is a staple of Japanese culture, forming the base of sushi rolls, paper, and snowmen during July. Nibble a cultural icon with todays Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of Japanese fare at Kenros. Sushi-chef and restaurateur Kenro brings more than 30 specialty sushi rolls to his namesake eaterys menu of Japanese cuisine. Guest can scoot up to the sushi bar or don binoculars at a dining room table to observe the master roller at work as he concocts tasty unagi...

The most secretive body parts are muscles, which hide behind layers of skin and appear only occasionally to help to lift cars off trapped kittens. Flex your biceps in the absence of a cat emergency with today's Groupon. $49 for a two-month gym membership (an $80 value) and 12 Power Hour boot-camp classes (a $150 value; a $230 total value) Membership allows full use of the gym's cardio and strength-training machines High-intensity boot-camp classes incorporate ket...

A dirty carpet is like a guilty conscienceit's always nagging you from the background, and it prevents you from eating off the floor in peace. Expunge lingering crud from your rug with today's Groupon to Eco Clean Carpet and Tile Care. This Groupon is good for homes within 20 miles of Roseville. Choose from the following options: For $39, you get three roomsup to 250 square feet eachof carpet cleaning (up to a $232.50 value). For $75, you get 175 square feet of ti...

Adopting exercises from other cultures can help to shake up a workout, which explains the growing popularity of that sport where Scottish guys throw logs. Speak the universal languagesweatingwith today's Groupon: for $29, you get 10 hot-yoga classes at Bikram Yoga Granite Bay (up to a $130 value). At Bikram Yoga Granite Bayin its eighth yearexperienced instructors walk students through Bikram yogas traditional 26 poses in a cozy heated room, earning a feature in th...

Massage therapy is among the best ways to achieve relaxation, on a par with listening to actor Ed Harris chant in whale song. Sink into serenity with this Groupon. Choose Between Two Options $49 for a 70-minute ashiatsu Oriental massage (a $100 value) $49 for your choice of a 90-minute relaxation, 100-minute deep-tissue, or 100-minute prenatal massage (up to a $110 value) Massage therapist Venessa Johnson tailors every massage to counteract specific aches and pai...

Similar to tickling a bear without losing an arm, the art of breathing underwater requires years of practice and dedication. Introduce your lungs to aqueous awareness with todays Groupon to All About Scuba in Fairfield. Choose between the following options: For $19, you get an introductory Try Scuba session for two (a $40 value). For $150, you get an open-water certification course for one (a $320 value). All About Scuba's instructors fill noggins with the know-...

Like a strong performance by a DJ at his turntable, an authentic Mexican meal can invigorate a party and is primarily made from scratch. Taste harmonious flavors with todays Groupon: for $7, you get $15 worth of Mexican fare at 524 Mexican Restaurant. Stepping into 524 Mexican Restaurant is like entering into a sunsetgolden walls melt into rich burgundy and orange accents as heat rises from a diversity of Mexican plates. Red wall sconces radiate light upward as wa...

Video conversion preserves family moments that might otherwise be forgotten, like the day Grandpa wiped everyone's memory with a spy drug. Bring precious records to the digital age with today's Groupon: for $39, you get $100 worth of home-video-conversion services from YesVideo. YesVideo's physical-to-digital transmographers gather clients' media-bound memories and preserve them for future enjoyment on a digital disk. Film reels and videocassettes deteriorate over ...

Although birds are a nonjudgmental bunch of aviators, they enjoy a good view when they fly above parks and walkways gazing at the scalps of flightless humans. Cultivate an appealing aerial view with today's Groupon to Maribou Salon on Sutter in Folsom. Choose from the following options: For $35, you get a salon package (an $80 total value), which includes: Haircut and style (a $55 value) Deep-conditioning treatment (a $25 value) For $69, you get a salon package ...

Fad weight-loss crazes often lead to yo-yo dieting, which is dangerous because of the choking hazard inherent in eating yo-yos. Get professional dieting advice with today's Groupon: for $99, you get a medically supervised weight-loss program at Ashkins Laser Center (a $245 value). Guided by a physician or nurse practitioner, the Ashkins weight-loss program blends personal support and customized diet planning to help clients achieve their weight-loss goals. Todays ...