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Explore the history, culture, and attractions of Little Tokyo, one of Southern California's most popular cultural communities. Learn how to support local businesses, events, and initiatives during the COVID-19 crisis.
866 reviews. #56 of 920 things to do in Los Angeles. Neighborhoods. Write a review. About. Experience a slice of Japan at Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, a Japanese-American cultural district brimming with shops and restaurants. Established in 1855, Little Tokyo is one of only three Japantowns in the United States.
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One of only three official Japantowns in the United States, Little Tokyo is the home of the annual Nisei Week festival, and was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1995. From cultural attractions to restaurants and bars, read on for a walking tour of Little Tokyo, one of L.A.’s most historic and popular neighborhoods.
Little Tokyo (Japanese: リトル・トーキョー), also known as Little Tokyo Historic District, is an ethnically Japanese American district in downtown Los Angeles and the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in North America.
- August 22, 1986
- 1942
- Edgar Cline, Et al.
- Betsy Malloy
- Try Some Unique Japanese Dishes. You know about sushi, ramen, and noodles, but have you ever eaten squid butter udon or tried savory okonomiyaki? You can find sushi restaurants in Little Tokyo, but this list focuses instead on specialty versions of the standards or lesser-known dishes.
- Sample Street Snacks. You could go to Little Tokyo and spend all your time waiting in line for just one of the most popular restaurants or try grazing instead, so you can try multiple dishes during your visit.
- Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth. Fugetsu-Do Bakery Shop has been making sticky, dense mounds of mochi in L.A. for more than 100 years. You can't get it any fresher: The factory is right behind the shop.
- Buy Japanese Munchies to Take Home. Nijiya Market is in the middle of the village. Some of the items on the shelves may be unfamiliar, but the snack foods are easy and fun.
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Little Tokyo offers a variety of things to do for visitors, from shopping for Japanese beauty products, picking up trinkets or fashionable and nostalgic clothing, to feasting on some delicious authentic cuisine. You could get lost here the entire day and we’d recommend it too.
May 24, 2022 · Today, Little Tokyo doubles as both a commercial and cultural center for the vibrant Japanese American community. Here now are 15 culinary gems, both well-established community favorites and...
