As of 10:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles announces its temporary close.
The following is the text of the email from the JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles:
Our Southern California communities continue to be affected by the devastating wildfires, which unfortunately continue to spread.
As you may have heard through the news, the Sunset Fire broke out at Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills area near Hollywood Boulevard last night, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. As a result, evacuation orders have been issued for the area, including our neighbors and the Ovation Hollywood building where we are located.
Although the evacuation order was lifted earlier this morning, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles will remain closed until further notice, keeping the safety and well-being of our communities and personnel in mind. We are in close communication with the Ovation Hollywood team and will reopen when it is safe, following the guidelines set forth by local authorities.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by these challenging circumstances. We are deeply grateful for the courageous firefighters, first responders, and all those working tirelessly to contain the fires and assist the communities in need.
Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
