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2025 Complimentary Green Tea Service, Japan House (Enjoy a Free Drink & Wi-Fi, Browse Books, & Take in Stunning Views of Los Angeles)
2025 Gardena Obon Festival & Bon Odori (Taiko, Bon Odori Dancing, Food..) Largest Japanese Obon Festival in Southbay, Gardena Buddhist Church
Anime Expo 2025 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (Cosplay Showcase: Industry Panel, Vibrant Anime Community Gathering in LA) July 3-6, 2025
A Beautiful Japanese Rock Garden in Traditional Japanese Style, USC Campus (Video) Landscape Composed Arrangements of Rocks (Aid for Meditating)
2025 Celebrating Noguchi Garden’s: A Hidden Oasis Among High Rise Buildings Using Natures Elements: Rock, Water, Tree.. Free
2025 #Fathom 8th Annual Studio Ghibli Fest: Experience the Wonder of Beloved, Groundbreaking Animated Films (Schedule) [Video] #StudioGhibli #Totoro
2025 Japan Heritage Night at Angel Stadium: Los Angeles Angels vs White Sox (Saturday Night) Free Jersey with Ticket Link
2025: 93rd Seattle Summer Obon Festival Event (Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Beer Garden, Games, Live Entertainment..) Seattle Buddhist Temple (2 Days)
The Hanami Line at Robert T. Matsui Park: Sacramento’s First Cherry Blossom Park (Opens in 2024)
2025: 29th Annual ALL TOYOTAFEST Event - Biggest Toyota Family Reunion Car Show in Long Beach, Over 500 1960’s to 2023 Toyota & Lexus!
2025 Portland Bon-Odori Summer Festival (Live #Taiko, #BonOdori - Come Learn the Dances) Portland Japanese Garden
2025 West Los Angeles Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Games..) WLA Buddhist Temple Obon (2 Days) Sawtelle, Japantown
2025 San Jose Buddhist Obon Bazaar Festival (Live Taiko, Authentic Japanese Food, Entertainment & Bon Odori Dancing) (2 Days) San Jose Buddhist Church

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


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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.