Keri Freeman
- August 1, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
Unlocking Japanese-American Culture in Downtown: 10 Great Places for Nisei Week
Little Tokyo in Downtown Los Angeles is the heart of this year’s annual Nisei Week festivities. If you haven’t been, just know JTown offers a wealth of places to visit…
Amanda Bruckner
- August 1, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
Rafu Shimpo Leaves Little Tokyo With a Legacy Far Bigger Than Any One Address
When a 122-year-old institution moves, it’s not just real estate that shifts—it’s history, identity, and memory. That’s exactly what’s happening this summer as The Rafu Shimpo, the country’s last remaining bilingual…
- January 21, 2024
- 3 minutes Read
Shots Fired: Year of the Dragon Fires Up Protest, Mourning and Mayhem for Downtown’s Little Tokyo
The Year of the Dragon brings a mix of celebration and hardship for downtown’s Little Tokyo, painting January as a challenging start to the new year for the historic Japanese-American…
Jackson Roberts
- November 22, 2023
- 2 minutes Read
Finding the Perfect Holiday Gifts at Little Tokyo Street Fair
Ready to kick off the holiday season in style? On December 2nd, the vibrant and historic Little Tokyo neighborhood in Downtown Los Angeles is hosting another exciting event in Weller…
- August 7, 2023
- 3 minutes Read
Bringing Good Luck to Nisei Weekend: The Return of Little Tokyo Street Fair
Nisei Week is back! And this year there’s an exciting addition to the Grand Parade, car show, drum performances, and crowning of the Queen. This year, Nisei Week visitors will have a chance to experience the return of Little Tokyo Street Fair.
- June 24, 2022
- 2 minutes Read
Just in Time for Summer: Little Tokyo Street Fair Returns to Weller Court
Saturday, June 25th promises Downtown over 20 independent artisans plus musical entertainment outdoors at Little Tokyo’s second- largest entertainment/ shopping hub known as Weller Court. Presented by Bozu LA and…
Jamie Herrera
- May 3, 2022
- 3 minutes Read
Jtown Welcomes the Return of Kiosk Boys at Little Tokyo Street Fair
JTown visitors and residents agree Weller Court is the number one shopping mall for all things Japanese, from food to clothing to nightlife in Little Tokyo – DTLA. And let’s…
Abel Weiss
- February 18, 2022
- 2 minutes Read
Going Once, Going Twice… Sold! Little Tokyo Union Bank Building Sells for $26.5 mil
Seems Little Tokyo has just become Downtown’s newest focal point for real estate buys with the $26.5 million dollar sale of a commercial building located at 120 S. San Pedro…
- November 16, 2021
- 3 minutes Read
Little Tokyo First Ever Street Fair at Weller Court Celebrates Huge Success
On Saturday, November 13th, Weller Court became home to Downtown Los Angeles’s first ever Little Tokyo street fair. With over twenty vendors, the fun, family friendly event was able to…
