Famous Little Tokyo Dishes/Restaurants
Little Tokyo Landmarks
Little Tokyo History
Little Tokyo Businesses
Past Culture Corners
100
This restaurant was opened in 1972 by two sisters and arguably have one of the best Chicken Katsu Currys in Little Tokyo.
Suehiro Cafe
100
This large art piece captures the Japanese American community, history, and culture all in one!
The Little Tokyo Mural
100
Little Tokyo mainly resides off of what famous street?
First Street
100
This business has been fueling the community with amazing coffee and pastry options!
Cafe Dulce
100
Name all the current fams
Koufuku, Bento, Taiyo
200
Mr. Ramen serves this delicious bowl of noodles but with a crunchy twist!
Fried Chicken Ramen
200
This life-size replica can be seen right outside of Old Nishi and commemorates the iconic work done by one man.
Toyo Miyatake's Camera
200
This facility is the home to Japanese American history and the community's experiences. Also, this cool looking cube can be seen right outside!
Japanese American National Museum (JANM)
200
This store has been supplying the visitors of Little Tokyo with hardware and tools since 1946.
Anzen Hardware
200
Name one of the musicians mentioned in our Art and Music Culture Corner
Steve Aoki, Utada Hikaru, Mike Shinoda, G Yamazawa
300
This popular restaurant right off of First Street shares its space with a delicious takoyaki place!
Chinchinkurin
300
This historic theater is home to one of the oldest and longest running Asian American open mic space in America.
East West Players
300
The Go For Broke National Education Center, across from JANM, was ORIGINALLY this!
Old Nishi (Buddhist Temple)
300
This shop has been one of the longest standing storefronts in Little Tokyo opening their business in 1903.
Fugetsu-do Confectionary Shop
300
This kind of sushi is wrapped in fried tofu skins
Inari
400
This Japanese-French fusion restaurant has been feeding countless community events during the pandemic.
AZAY!
400
This recently built facility is going to host a lot of sports and community events in the near future!
Terasaki Budokan
400
This Army Unit fought courageously in WWII and is still one of the most decorated military units in American history.
442nd Regimental Combat Team
400
This business originally started as a kiosk in the Japanese Village Plaza, but has now grown into one of the most popular brands amongst the Japanese American community.
Japangeles
400
This artist/sculptor has some famous pieces all around Southern California, including a piece in the JACCC plaza and in Costa Mesa.
Isamu Noguchi
500
This famous Kouraku dish is the definition of comfort food after a late night.
Tenshin Chahan Annkake
500
This monument was created to honor the brave individuals who fought in World War II.
The Go For Broke Monument
500
This annual event runs two weekends long and is filled with cultural activities, performances, and ends with a friendly competition amongst community members.
Nisei Week
500
This up and coming clothing company has done numerous collaborations with local Little Tokyo businesses in efforts to increase business and awareness
CRFT by Maki
500
What day is Day of Remembrance in the Japanese American Community?
February 19th