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Thank you for joining us at Delicious Little Tokyo!

While the main event has passed, we encourage you to support the neighborhood by enjoying the Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK and Honkai Star Rail takeover for a limited time.

PIKMIN BLOOM MINI WALK

April 18–30

We’re celebrating Delicious Little Tokyo by hosting a special MINI WALK event with Pikmin Bloom, a smartphone app co‑developed by Niantic and Nintendo that turns walking into a fun activity. From April 18 to April 30, stroll through our historic neighborhood, discover Gold Seedlings, and grow your Pikmin squad where tiny explorers and big flavors meet.

The MINI WALK event will run from April 18 10:00 AM to April 30 6:00 PM (PT).

A map distribution booth and AR photo opportunity will be set up at the Delicious Little Tokyo Event main hub in Little Tokyo Arts District Metro Station Plaza on Saturday, April 18 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (PT). The special booth and AR photo opp for the MINI WALK are only available on April 18, but you can still interact with the Special Spots and enjoy the MINI WALK at any time until April 30!

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HONKAI STAR RAIL
‘STREETS OF ELATION’

April 18–26

Step into the world of Elation and celebrate Honkai: Star Rail's 3rd Anniversary! Join us for the 'Streets of Elation' takeover event and wander through themed corners, playful installations, and decorated stores.

Then, on Sunday, April 19, come hang with us for a special gathering, featuring guest appearances, cosplayers, and more!

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SPONSORS & COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

COMMUNITY BOOTHS

Visit the Little Tokyo Arts District Metro Station from 12-5 PM for activities and more at our community booths!

Kizuna

JANM On The Go

Little Tokyo Branch LA Public Library

Little Tokyo Certified Farmer’s Market

Lumbini Child Development Center

Metro

Metro Bike Share

Nikkei Progressives

Sustainable Little Tokyo

FREE & FUN FOR ALL

J-TOWN BINGO

12–4:30 PM
FREE!

Pick up a card at the J-Town Bingo booth at the
Delicious Little Tokyo Headquarters:
Little Tokyo Metro Station Plaza

Little Tokyo lovers of all ages are welcome to enjoy J-Town Bingo, an interactive way to explore, learn about, and support our historic neighborhood.

  • Pick up a bingo card at the J-Town Bingo tent at the Delicious Little Tokyo Headquarters (Little Tokyo Metro Station). J-Town Bingo squares will lead you to explore and complete fun tasks around Little Tokyo. Once you get bingo, return to the Bingo booth to submit your card and spin the prize wheel for a special prize!

    PLUS! All completed bingo cards will be entered to win our Delicious Little Tokyo grand prizes! Multiple bingos will get you multiple entries to win our Grand Prizes!

  • Complete your bingo card (get at least one bingo!) and verify your squares at the Bingo booth to receive one of the following special prizes:

    Bingo prizes include:

    • Little Tokyo vinyl stickers

    • Little Tokyo enamel pins

    • TAP cards courtesy of Metro Los Angeles

    • Utensil kits courtesy of Metro Bike Share

    • Pizza slice tokens courtesy of Prime Pizza

  • Turn in your card for a chance to win one of FIVE prizes including Go Little Tokyo merch and gift cards to local businesses!

    • GRAND PRIZE: $100 Japangeles gift card, $20 Midori Matcha gift card, $25 Cafe Dulce gift card, $25 Yoboseyo! Superette gift card, Little Tokyo map tote, Little Tokyo hat, 2 Little Tokyo enamel pins of choice

    • SECOND PRIZE: $50 Japangeles gift card, $25 Cafe Dulce gift card, 2 Little Tokyo enamel pins of choice

    • THIRD, FOURTH, AND FIFTH PRIZES: $25 Cafe Dulce gift card, $25 Yoboseyo! Superette gift card, 2 Little Tokyo enamel pins of choice

FOOD HISTORY OF LITTLE TOKYO TOURS

LITTLE TOKYO CRAVINGS COUNCIL
WALKING TOUR

1–2 PM
2:30-3:30 PM

$45 per person

  • Little Tokyo legacy eateries Mr. Ramen, Oomasa, and Mitsuru Cafe continue operating by their respective family members for many decades.  Oomasa , the longest running business in Japanese Village Plaza when it opened in the late 1970s, offers a myriad of Japanese meals and has a lively sushi bar, while just down the JVP pathway is Mitsuru Cafe, known for its large show window where you can see imagawayaki, a small round pancake filled with sweet red bean paste, being made and savory skewered snacks are another reason for the long lines.  Crossing E. 1st St., Mr. Ramen is known as a community, family restaurant where you can admire the artwork adorning the walls while savoring the super delicious ramen.

  • Mr. Ramen: fried shrimp skewer

    Oomasa: California roll

    Mitsuru Cafe: mitarashi dango

    In addition to the guided tour and small business tastings, each tour participant will also receive a Little Tokyo enamel pin (choice upon event check-in).

  • Both routes (Little Tokyo Hungry Society and Little Tokyo Cravings Council) of the Food History Tour of Little Tokyo will entail a guided walking tour that takes roughly one hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and consider bringing a hat and water bottle.

    Please note that additional guests without a ticket will not be permitted as this is a guided tour with limited capacity.

    Guests will be divided into groups depending on the time of registration. If you are planning to attend with others, please arrive together.

    Tours will depart at the scheduled start time, please arrive promptly.

    Ticket purchases are FINAL SALE and non-refundable.Thank you for supporting the Little Tokyo Community Council!

  • Check-in opens 30 minutes before scheduled tour time
    at Delicious Little Tokyo HQ Event Check-in
    Little Tokyo Metro Station Plaza
    (on 1st Street between Alameda St. and Central Ave.)
    Tour departs promptly at scheduled event time

    Please refer to the time and route listed with your attendee name(s) under “Order Summary” on your order confirmation.

    EVENT CHECK-IN

    • Check in at the Delicious Little Tokyo HQ at theLittle Tokyo Arts District Metro Station Plaza to pick up your event map and enamel pin.

    • To check-in, you do NOT need to print out your receipt. We will check you in based on the name on your online order. If you have multiple people in your party, please check in under the names provided on your order (or the ticket purchaser’s name if you did not specify attendees' names).

    • Additional guests without a ticket will not be permitted as this is a guided tour with limited capacity.

    PARKING & TRANSIT

    • Click here for details on access and parking in Little Tokyo.

Online presale tickets are closed. Limited walk-up tickets will be available on site while supplies last.

Rafu Bussan x Nellita’s Craft

FUROSHIKI WORKSHOP

5-6:30 PM
$34 per person

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Support our work.

Thanks to supporters like you, the Little Tokyo Community Council is able to produce events like Delicious Little Tokyo that help the neighborhood and its small businesses thrive.

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The Little Tokyo Community Council is supported in part by LA Metro, California Community Foundation, Keiro, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Asian Pacific Community Fund, MUFG, and Nakatomi PR.

We’d love to hear from you!

Reach out to us at go@littletokyola.org or complete the form to send us a message.