5 star sushi.
Credit cards accepted.
Our tip: there is always a line, go early.
Established in 1979, Hama Sushi can be traced back in time to being one of the first sushi restaurants on the westside. Known for it's unique ambience and casual setting, Hama brings the freshest a...
Sushi, bento boxes
Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second ...
Boasting 360-degree patio views in the heart of Downtown LA’s booming Financial District, Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant is one of the glitziest additions to Downtown’...
With every detail in place, Mrs. Fish welcomes diners and drinkers, locals and tourists alike, to experience modern Japanese cuisine and a robust whisky program in a stunningly designed, art-filled...
Katsuya L.A. Live brings Chef's Uechi's delicious sushi and sashimi and award-winning mixology program within a stone's throw of Microsoft Theater and Staples Center. The location offers guests a m...
Sushi Nozawa: The legendary sushi chef and creator of Sushi Nozawa in Studio City teamed with partners to create SUGARFISH.
The history of Sushi Nozawa begins when, as ...
Chef Hide Takeda.
Keizo Seki was born in Osaka, Japan. His lifelong desire to become a sushi chef led him to Tokyo, where he trained and gained valuable experience and knowledge. In 1991, he moved to Los Angeles whe...
1) Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish popular throughout the world.
2) Udon (うどん or 饂飩) is a thick noodle made from wheat flour.
3) Shabu-shabu is a Japanese hotpot dish of thinly sliced meat, vegetables boiled in water.
Some tips for the best bowl of Ramen (perfect broth, noodles):
- Get on yelp waiting list, but prepare to wait.
- Spicy Miso Ramen - is huge you can ask for half/small, ask for...
Japanese shabu shabu.
Lunch menu - meat cooked in bento form.
Dinner menu - shabu shabu - ponzu sauce or goma (sesame) sauce.
Add daikon, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, r...
'The finest name in Japanese pastries since 1910' - Since 1910 Mikawaya has taken pride in the manufacture and sales of traditional Japanese pastries known as 'WAGASHI'.
In June of 1993, Mika...
Fugetsu-Do has been a family owned and operated confectionery store in Little Tokyo since 1903. Japanese rice cakes, more commonly known as mochi (rice cake) and manju (sweet bean-filled rice cake)...
Japanese food known for bean cakes.
Japanese bakery.
Okayama Kobo Bakery concept is simple, to provide freshly made quality bread in an environment you love to be in. Our products are handmade using 100% Hokkaido flour, additive/preservative free do...
At Home Kitchen, is a inexpensive delicious Japanese fast casual restaurant that serves Japanese style Chicken Bento such as Karaage, Teriyaki Chicken, Chicken Katsu, Chicken Soboro and home made G...
Japanese food open until 3am.
Japanese food known for bean cakes.
Prime is inspired by the great pizza makers of NYC at places like Di Fara, Patsy's and Best. Our goal is simple: to bring truly great NY-style pizza to our hometown of Los Angeles. We start our dou...
Gazen is an izakaya dining that is loved by the locals and Japanese residents.
*We are able to make changes upon request and budgets. Items are subject to change upon availability.
We share the story of Japanese Americans because we honor our nations diversity. We believe in the importance of remembering our history to better guard against the prejudice that threatens liberty...
Little Tokyo, 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 Am...
Holding its gala grand opening in April 1983, with Kabuki from the National Theatre of Japan, the Aratani/ Japan America Theatre is an 880-seat, medium-sized theatre with excellent acoustics and wa...
Established in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern and Western movement, costumes, l...
The National Center for the Preservation of Democracy at the Japanese American National Museum (NCPD@JANM) convenes and educates people of all ages about democracy to transform attitudes, influence...
The fateful bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941 forever changed the lives of Japanese Americans.
Japanese American soldiers in Hawaii, without forewarning, were segregate...
Founded in 1979, MOCA is the only museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940 in a...
In 1986 World War II Japanese American veterans decided to create an organization committed to telling their story. A story shaped by the Nisei’s character, that of courage, honor, determination,...
Chado Tea Room has revolutionized tea drinking culture in the Los Angeles area with almost 300 different varieties of teas from over 10 different countries worldwide. Chado has provided a tea lover...
The Japanese Village Plaza Fire Tower is a replica of a traditional fire lookout tower in rural Japan. It was built in 1978 as part of a Little Tokyo revitalization effort. The tower is 60 feet tal...
In 1989, Mr. Hiromichi Kume one of the leaders of the Japan Business Association and president of Anshindo Inc. located on Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Street in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, asked th...
Thirteen buildings on First Street were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 as a national landmark, this is significant in Japanese-American history.
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Mission to provide a facility in Downtown Los Angeles for youth, families and seniors that offers sports, community activities and opportunities to connect visitors to Japanese American culture and...
Originally built in 1931 as a warehouse for the Brunswig Drug Company, Brunswig Square is located at the corner of 2nd & Central, in the heart of Little Tokyo, two blocks west of the Arts Distr...
Weller Court Shopping Center is a small, intimate shopping center located in the heart of Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. It is known for its eclectic mix of shops and resta...
Established in 1965, Marukai Corporation was the first international Japan-based retailer to offer a wholesale market and membership system. Since its early days, Marukai has experienced tremendous...
Little Tokyo Mall is next to Japanese Village Plaza.
Inside Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Ultimate in Anime books, toys, etc.
Kinokuniya USA offers a wide variety of books, magazines, and stationery from Japan. We are proud to bring you our extensive collection of manga, graphic novels, art and design books, cookbooks, tr...
The mural, 'Home is Little Tokyo' is the culmination of three years of work by almost 500 individuals, groups and organizations. At over 100 years old, Little Tokyo is the heart of the Southern Cal...
It's more than just a catchy phrase; it's the foundation of everything we do, and we're proud to say we've been creating smiles for over 40 years.
At Sanrio, we believe that a gift is mo...
The James Irvine Garden (Seiryu-en, or Garden of the Clear Stream) is an oasis in the central city. It was built in the tradition of Japanese Gardens and covers a sloping, tri...
The DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown is your relaxing hideaway amongst the bustling attractions and businesses nearby. Enjoy a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie at check-in, and after a lo...
Miyako Hotels are known throughout Japan for their traditional beauty and impeccable service. The Miyako Hotel Los Angeles has captured the quintessential elegance and hospitality of Japan within a...
The DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown is your relaxing hideaway amongst the bustling attractions and businesses nearby. Enjoy a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie at check-in, and after a lo...
If you want to stay in downtown LA, close to everything and under the budget, Little Tokyo Hotel should be your choice.
There are 38 rooms at Little Tokyo Hotel, each offering all the es...
Throughout the 2,500 years of its history, Buddhism has evolved over the years to meet the spiritual needs of the people. Our Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is an affiliate of one of the oldest a...
Zenshuji Soto Mission was founded in 1922 by Rev. Hosen Isobe on a second story flat to serve the growing Japanese American community of the Los Angeles Basin. Over the intervening years interest i...
Centenary United Methodist Church was founded in June 1896, as “The Japanese Methodist Episcopal Mission of Los Angeles,” by first-generation Issei immigrants who had come to America from south...
The Nishi Hongwanji Los Angeles Betsuin has been serving Southern California since 1905. It belongs to the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha, one of the largest denominations of the Pure Land stream of Mah...
Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin, 'Koyasan United States Branch Temple'), also known as Koyasan Buddhist Temple, is a Japanese Buddhist temple in the Little Tokyo district of Downtown Los Angeles, Californi...
The Manhattan Beach Pier is a pier located in Manhattan Beach, California, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The pier is 928 feet (283 m) long and located at the end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard. ...
3 Magical places to visit: Anaheim Disneyland, California Adventure, Downtown Disney.
Through the passion of our team, the Los Angeles Zoo is leading the way in saving wildlife and connecting Angelenos to the natural world by providing exemplary animal care, delivering distinctive a...
Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County, California. About 70% of the studio lies within the unincorporated county island k...
Hermosa Beach has almost 2 miles of ocean frontage with 94 acres of public beach and is one of the most popular beaches in Los Angeles County due to the excellent surf, good swimming areas, and the...
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to inspire curiosity about, and enjoyment and understanding of, the visual arts by collecting, conserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of outstanding qua...
Since its opening in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl has been the premier destination for live music in Southern California, hosting everyone from Billie Holiday to The Beatles to Yo-Yo Ma under the iconi...
Downtown Santa Monica is equal parts shopping haven and street-performer stage. Just east of the Pier, the 3rd Street Promenade consists of three open-air, car-free blocks that are anchored by upsc...
Jutting out into the Pacific Ocean at the intersection of Ocean and Colorado, it symbolizes the heart of Santa Monica and is one of the most photographed locations in the world. Discover more than ...
Whether you want to sample traditional Mexican favorites like fajitas, tacos, and enchiladas at Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, indulge in one-of-a-kind sweet snacks or just want to pick up some of the ...
Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers™. A Tradition Since 1946.
Started in 1946. Tommy’s was founded in 1946 by Tom Koulax. The son of Greek immigrants, Tom...
Originally built in 1888 to handle the enormous lumber trade from the Pacific Northwest, Redondo’s Wharf 1 was the first of Redondo’s era of piers, wharfs, and harbors. The current seventh gene...
The club's owner, Jamie Masada, built the Laugh Factory from the ground up. He came to the United States at the age of 14 armed with a little money and a dream of becoming a famous comic. Working o...
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Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's mo...
The Griffith Park Pony Ride has been making children’s dreams to ride a pony a reality since 1948. This is an experience to allow a young child the opportunity to ride a pony in a safe and contro...
Located in Park Center between the Los Angeles Zoo and the Los Feliz park entrance, the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round has been a Los Angleles family attraction for over five generations. Built in 19...
In the late 1940s, Charley Atkins, a Recreation and Parks employee, along with a handful of rail enthusiast friends, had the idea that a steam locomotive would make an attractive addition at the Gr...
Our permanent galleries, including Space Shuttle Endeavour are FREE and do not require a reservation. Timed tickets are required for the IMAX Theater. Please purchase your tickets online before arr...
Crypto.com Arena has undoubtedly developed an unrivaled reputation for excellence having established itself as the Sports and Entertainment Center of the World. Beginning twenty-two years ago with ...
On June 11, 1994, Robert E. Petersen and his wife, Margie, fulfilled a longtime dream when they became founding benefactors to start the Petersen Automotive Museum, donating $5 million to the Los A...
One or two hour rides provide an amazing view of the Hollywood area and surrounding communities. These rides are available seven days a week, anytime between 9am and 3:30pm. All rid...
Walk Disney Concert Hall is an iconic landmark in Los Angeles, and a visit to the building is certainly worth it. Once inside, visitors can explore the grand lobby and its spectacular architecture,...
Built in 1939, Los Angeles Union Station is the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States and is widely regarded as “the last of the great train stations.” The station’...
A former police car warehouse in Little Tokyo renovated by the noted California architect Frank O. Gehry, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (formerly The Temporary Contemporary) opened in 1983. This ...
The TCL Chinese Theatre is the most iconic movie palace in the world. With over 50 events a year, including movie premieres, imprint ceremonies, and film festivals, the theatre continues to make Ho...
There's no place quite like the Venice Beach Boardwalk. From the iconic muscle beach to the eclectic mix of shops and performers, there's something for everyone. Here are some of the highlights:
The Original Pantry Café was opened in 1924 and is owned by former Los Angeles Mayor, Richard Riordan.
This LA diner has dished up classic American fare since opening. Literally, straight thr...
The Arts District is a neighborhood on the eastern edge of Downtown Los Angeles, California in the United States. The city community planning boundaries are Alameda Street on the west which blends ...
Located in beautiful Beverly Hills, Lawry’s is a steakhouse of grand style, classic elegance, luxurious comfort and home of the world famous Lawry’s Seasoned Salt. The unique menu features our ...
Hermosa Comedy Club, hermosa Beach's premier comedy showcase, has been a destination for some of the funniest comedians around since its founding in 2010. From up-and-coming comics to seasoned vete...
Grand Central Market is a bustling downtown Los Angeles marketplace filled with fresh, local produce, international flavors and more.
Spanning an entire city block along Broadway betwee...
Founded in 1979 by a group of Japanese Americans activists who wanted to form a multipurpose social service center, Little Tokyo Service Center aimed to provide linguistically and culturally sensit...
We support your global financial needs through comprehensive product offerings, dedicated in-language Japanese Customer Service Unit and bilingual services at your local branch.
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All branch libraries provide free access to computer workstations which are connected to the Library's information network. In addition to providing Internet access, these workstations enable the p...
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Gaman is the Japanese word for 'patience.' It can also be translated in American parlance as 'hang in there' or 'stay strong.'
Little Tokyo Strong encapsulates our community's commitment...