Posted on April 30, 2026.
The Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) presents the Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) Celebration on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at its campus in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles. The day begins with Chibi-K: Kids Run Fun from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, followed by the Kodomo no Hi Celebration from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Beverage & Food
| Vendor | Tagline |
| Curry House CoCo Ichibanya | Hot Japanese curry with customizable toppings. |
| JACCC (Charlie’s Dawgs) | Little Tokyo-inspired hot dogs and fries. |
| Kashiwa Ramen | Award-winning ramen, recognized among OC and California’s best. |
| Pillow Talk Cafe | Cozy coffee, cakes, and Japanese-inspired sandwiches. |
| Shin-Sen-Gumi | Authentic Japanese yakitori, charcoal grilled. |
Booths
| Hosted By | Tagline |
|---|---|
| Anime Jungle | A fun, family-friendly booth featuring paid Target games, Beyblade, Godzilla monsters, and Pokémon plushies, something for everyone to enjoy! |
| Center for the Pacific Asian Family | Family-friendly creative activities for all ages; explore, express, and create together. |
| County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative | Stop by to learn about the AANHPI LA County report and provide feedback. |
| Cold Tofu Improv & Sketch | Fold and decorate your own origami “Tofu Cube” with Cold Tofu. Fun for all ages! |
| East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center | Info booth and temporary tattoos featuring Japanese-inspired designs. |
| Food Access L.A. | Fresh, affordable produce and community connection every Saturday. |
| Gloo Books | Gloo Books is an independent children’s publisher creating stories for a more inclusive, just, and compassionate future. |
| Go For Broke National Education Center | Learn how the Go For Broke spirit of the Nisei WWII veterans continues to inspire our community. |
| Honda | Honda sponsorship booth with swag items to give away. |
| Intercollegiate Nikkei Council | Join the INC for a high-energy booth featuring Senbonbiki, Yoyo Tsuri, Super Ball Sukui, and Wanage! |
| JACCC | Children’s collaborative art installation. |
| Japanese American National Museum | Family-friendly activities and renovation updates at the JANM on the Go booth. |
| JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles | Explore Japan House LA, create a pictogram, and spin the wheel for free prizes. |
| Jidai Arts | Try on samurai armor and explore historic warrior artifacts. |
| kaDON | Drop in and learn to play taiko from a professional instructor! |
| Kizuna Little Tokyo | Button-making and hands-on arts and crafts activities. |
| Kuniharu Yoshida | Custom hand-written Japanese calligraphy on washi paper or traditional scrolls. |
| LA Artcore | Creative activities hosted by community artists. |
| Little Tokyo Branch Library | Free Children’s Day-themed craft with the Little Tokyo Library. |
| Little Tokyo Historical Society | Assemble jigsaw puzzles featuring iconic Little Tokyo images. |
| Mighty Little Studio | Mobile photobooth. |
| Nisei Week Foundation | Fold origami with the Nisei Week Court and volunteers. Animals, hats, flowers, and more! |
| Nishi Hongwanji Child Development Center | Free plinko game with small prizes! |
| Orange County Buddhist Church | Test your aim by striking the launcher to land Freddie the Frog on a lily pad. |
| Parents Committee of Amestoy Elementary School LAUSD | Spin-the-wheel language game to learn Japanese words and win fun rewards. |
| Table for Two USA | Test your skills with the Edamame Champ Chopsticks Challenge and inari sushi making. |
| UNBREAKABLE: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp | Children’s book and activity hosted by Minoru Tonai Family. |
| Union Church of Los Angeles | Magnet fishing game; catch origami fish from a paper ocean. |
| Woodcraft Rangers | Stop by Woodcraft Rangers for a fun hands-on activity the whole family can enjoy. |
Stage Schedule
| Time | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am – 11:30 am | Los Angeles Mugen Taiko |
| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm | Ukuleles for Little Tokyo |
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Island Inspiration |
| 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Bob Baker Marionette Theater |
| 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm | Hip Hop Island presents Kids All Style Dance Battle* |
| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Ryoji & Friends |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Team Kawachiondo by L.A. Kansai Club |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | AI Vibration |