Holiday Happenings 2022
Little Tokyo holiday events and deals!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
JOAH MARKET CHRISTMAS POP-UP AT YOBOSEYO! SUPERETTE IN LITTLE TOKYO
Hosted by JOAH & YOBOSEYO! SUPERETTE
Saturday, December 2
1 pm-7 pm
YOBOSEYO! SUPERETTE
GET READY TO DECK THE HALLS! JOIN US FOR A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS POP-UP! WE’VE SUPER-SIZED OUR SPACE FOR EVEN MORE AMAZING VENDORS. ENJOY OUR COMPLIMENTARY SUGAR COOKIE BAR - SPRINKLE, TOP, AND CREATE YOUR OWN EDIBLE MASTERPIECE! OPEN FROM 1PM-7PM, IT’S THE PERFECT SPOT TO FIND UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. COME FOR THE COOKIES, STAY FOR THE CHEER!
FREE ENTRY & 90MIN PARKING VALIDATION
SHOP FOR GIFTS, TAKE PHOTOS, JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
COMPLIMENTARY SUGAR COOKIE BAR
SHOGUN SANTA
Hosted by the Little Tokyo Business Association
Japanese Village Plaza:
Saturday, December 17
Sunday, December 18
Saturday, December 24
11 am–3 pm
Little Tokyo Galleria:
Saturday, December 17
Sunday, December 18
Saturday, December 24
4–6 pm
Meet Shogun Santa in front of the Christmas tree in Little Tokyo for a festive photo opportunity!
OSHOGATSU IN LITTLE TOKYO
Hosted by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce
New Year’s Day
Sunday, January 1
10 am - 4 pm
Weller Court & Japanese Village Plaza
Japanese Chamber of Commerce to showcase New Year Celebration in Little Tokyo 2023!
Experience the Japanese way of celebrating the New Year of 2023 in the heart of Southern California on January 1st. From entertainment, food, children’s cultural activities and a sake fest, it is one of the most exciting events to take place in the Japanese community.
The event will feature traditional Japanese food, entertainment and cultural activities such as mochitmaki, a kimono fashion show, shamisen show, Kompo and the list goes on!
The New Year celebration is organized by both JCCSC and JCCF, with support from the Consul General of Japan, the Nisei Week Foundation and various community members.
OSHOGATSU IN LITTLE TOKYO
Hosted by the Japanese American National Museum
Sunday, January 8
11 am–5 pm
The Japanese American National Museum will host its annual Oshogatsu Family Festival. Welcome the Year of the Rabbit with cultural performances, crafts, and activities for families and kids of all ages!
Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance by Kodama Taiko
Candy sculpture demonstrations by Shan Ichiyanagi (Shan the Candyman)
Koto and calligraphy performances
Author-led interactive storytimes
Fun Oshogatsu and Year of the Rabbit-inspired crafts and origami
Souvenir photos by cre8tive outlets
Scavenger hunt for prizes
Free admission all day
…and so much more!
HOLIDAY DEALS
GO LITTLE TOKYO HOLIDAY HOP
through December 31
Enjoy exclusive deals at 16 participating Little Tokyo businesses until the end of the year Plus, each visited business is a chance to win our holiday giveaway!
Participating businesses:
Anime Jungle
Azay
Bunkado
Cafe Dulce
Japangeles
Little Tokyo Taiyaki
Midori Matcha
Mitsuru Cafe
Monkey Pants
Okayama Kobo
Popkiller Second
Rafu Bussan
Tea Master
T.O.T.
Utsuwa-no-Yakata
Yoboseyo! Superette
Click here to learn more!
RAKKAN RAMEN HOLIDAY DEAL
Hot House Sake and any 5pc Crispy Gyoza for $10
It's a great way to warm up during the cold winter months and an even better way to start off a ramen meal!
Offer valid for dine-in only from Wednesday, December 14 through Wednesday, December 28.
Not valid with any other promotions or coupons.
Limit one offer per customer.
Rakkan Ramen
359 E 1st Street
FREE LITTLE TOKYO NECKLACE WITH $50+ PURCHASE AT LEOLA LACE
Take home an adorable “Little Tokyo” necklace when you spend $50 or more at Leola Lace, while supplies last.
Leola Lace
301 E 1st Street
