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2025: Dodgers 365 Field Day: Step Onto the Field Like a Pro (A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Field and Bat on Dodger Stadium’s Turf!)
2026 Halloween Traditions Across the U.S. and Japan (How Two Countries Celebrate October 31)
2026 Halloween Safety Tips for Your Kids (Keep Kids Safe This Halloween)
2026 The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Event, Lexington, Ohio (POV Video)
2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (Feb 27 - Mar 1: Waterfront Street Circuit Thrills)
2026: 51st Annual Acura Grand Prix Event of Long Beach (April) Indy Drivers Racing at 185mph Thru the City Streets of Long Beach, California [Video]
2026 Yuubi: Elegance & Grace of Nihon Buyo (A Breathtaking Celebration of Japanese Dance, Heritage, and Artistic Grace)
2025 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Honoring December 7 and Its Lasting Impact on the U.S. and Japan)
Christmas Eve Traditions in the U.S. and Japan (How Two Cultures Experience December 24)
Day After Christmas: U.S. & Japan Traditions (What Happens On December 26)
New Year’s Eve Traditions Across the U.S. and Japan (How Two Countries Celebrate December 31)
Totoro Art Show 2025: 11th Annual Ghibli Themed Art Exhibition - Giant Robot, Sawtelle Japantown
2024 San Diego Anime Convention (Anime & Japanese Pop Culture Celebration w/Cosplay, Panels, Workshops, Cultural Showcases, Gaming & Concerts (3 Days)

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2025 Map of West LA Sawtelle Japantown, California

Things To See & Do in West LA Japantown


Sawtelle, West Los Angeles is one of the newest Japantowns in the United States.


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Map of Sawtelle Japantown

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Map of West Los Angeles Sawtelle Japantown

About West Los Angeles Sawtelle Japantown


Sawtelle Japantown Guide: Things To See & Do Tips

How Old is West Los Angeles Sawtelle Japantown?

Sawtelle Japantown dates to the 1910s, before that part of town was annexed by the city of Los Angeles.

Where is West Los Angeles Sawtelle Japantown?

Sawtelle Japantown runs along Sawtelle Boulevard, between Santa Monica and Olympic Boulevards.

Where is West Los Angeles Sawtelle Japantown Located?

In the city of West Los Angeles. North of Los Angeles International Airport, close to UCLA.

What is Sawtelle Blvd?

Sawtelle Blvd is the main street for Sawtelle Japantown. All the shops and restaurants are located on this street.

When Was Sawtelle Japantown Official?

Sawtelle Japantown was official in 2015.