Little Tokyo

2026 Oshogatsu
Update | Japanese Chamber of Commerce Announces Programs of "Oshogatu in Little Tokyo" Jan. 1


The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California (JCCSC) and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce Foundation (JCC…

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Japan - Hiroshima - Local
Japan’s Legendary Ramen Chain Restaurant Tenkaippin Grand-Opens in Little Tokyo

Ramen lovers and food enthusiasts can now experience the signature thick, flavorful Kotteri broth that has captivate…

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Bookstore
Kinokuniya Bookstore Pop-Up Shop Opens in Little Tokyo

This shop stocks manga, magazines, and novels in Japanese. Magazine subscriptions is now available for pick up at this…

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Film-TV
2025/11/01-23 | Godzilla Invades Little Tokyo 2025: Pop-Up Shop set for Nov. 1-23 & GODZILLA screening Nov. 1


Godzilla takes over Little Tokyo on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with a double feature at the Japanese American Cultura…

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Social
Southern California on “No Kings Day,” Saturday, Oct. 18 | Little Tokyo rally organized by Nikkei Progress; In Torrance, 4,000 line near City Hall; 300 gathering organized by San Bernadino High School student, Torrance Breeze reports | Military exercise leads to unscheduled closure of I-5 through Camp Pendleton

Oct. 18 | No Kings Day rallies draw thousands Oct. 18: In Torrance, 4,000 line near City Hall; 300 gathering organized by

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Haunted Little Tokyo
2025/10/25/ Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party & Scavenger Hunt Oct. 25

Join the Family-Friendly Afternoon Scavenger Hunt or Revel Until the Witching Hour at the 21+ Block Party
LOS ANGELES –…

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Little Tokyo - Local
2025/10/04/ Funeral Service for Yoichi Komiyama, Founder of Lighthouse Magazine, held at Zenshuji Soto Mission in Little Tokyo

Los Angeles, CA - Yoichi Komiyama, the founder and chairman of the Los Angeles-based lifestyle information magazine "…

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Little Tokyo - Local
2025/09/20/ FandangObon brings people together in one circle in Little Tokyo

This isn't just a festival - it's a ceremony, an invocation, and act of perseverance.…

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Little Tokyo - Local
2025 August/ Little Tokyo’s fixture Mitsuru Sushi & Grill to Close After 49 Years in Business Aug. 28, Owner Announces

Forwarded for Mamoru Hanamure, Owner of Mitsuru Sushi & Grill
We regret to inform you that Mitsuru Sushi & Gri…

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Nikkei - Japanese American
2025/08/22/ Free Concert “J-Town/Bronzville Suite” by David Iwataki at Grand Performances, 350 South Grand Avenue


Did you know that during World War II, Little Tokyo was temporarily renamed Bronzeville?
Grand Performances and Japan…

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Nisei Week
2025/08/09/ Nisei Week Queen Program Designates Seven Candidates as Japanese American Community Representatives locally and Nationally in Year 2025-2026

Samantha Kimiyo Cirelli (Venice Japanese Community Center & Venice-West Los Angeles JACL) Mika Fumiyo Megu mi Dyo (Pa…

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Hibakusha in North America
2025/08/03 Koyasan Buddhist Temple and Atomic Bombing Survivors Host 80th Memorial Service


Los Angeles, CA - The Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin of Los Angeles, also known as Koyasan Buddhist Temple, is set to host the 80…

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