Little Tokyo
OUR HISTORY
Little Tokyo is now 1 of 3 remaining historic Japantowns left in the nation, currently 140 years old, the 2nd oldest neighborhood in Los Angeles, and one of only 14 designated CA Cultural Districts. Home to some of our nation’s most important Japanese American institutions, Little Tokyo has been dramatically reshaped by the WWII Japanese American incarceration camps and decades of redevelopment and displacement. Yet Little Tokyo has and continues to be the cultural home for the Southern California Japanese American community and our historically multi-ethnic community!
© Toyo Miyatake Studios
OUR FIGHT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
As Little Tokyo and the areas around it continue to change, LTCC is committed to maintaining our historic and cultural roots, strengthening our vibrant cultural district, protecting our legacy small businesses, and advocating for our residents. We are continuing decades of community organizing to sustain Little Tokyo for future generations.
VISIT OUR HISTORIC JAPANTOWN
For all tourist and visitor inquiries, we invite you to contact the Koban / Little Tokyo Visitor Center, operated by the Little Tokyo Public Safety Association. Maps and information about Little Tokyo are available during regular business hours.
307 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 613-1911
May 1, 2024
Little Tokyo designated one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places by the National Historic Trust of Preservation
Read the LA Times article here.
Inspired by Little Tokyo
Discover films by incredible storytellers inspired by the heart and history of Little Tokyo
First Street North / Little Tokyo Art Documentary Film
Sponsor : Little Tokyo Service Center
Artist : Kuniharu Yoshida
Changing Little Tokyo
By: Katie Egan
Little Tokyo
Produced by Beatrice Xinran Gao
Additional Editing by Michael Chow and Edward Huang
Unheard LA, Love Letter to Little Tokyo
By: Koji Steven Sakai
1970s: The Fight for Little Tokyo (2019)
LEARN MORE: vcmedia.org
PIP_From Incarceration To Resiliency A Behind The Scenes Look At Vibrant Little Tokyo
By: UnderOneGroove Entertainment
Little Tokyo in the News
For press inquiries, please email go@littletokyola.org
In the News
June 27, 2024
34th Street: Endangered yet Enduring
May 3, 2024
The Mainichi: Little Tokyo listed as one of most endangered US historic places
May 3, 2024
The Asahi Shimbun: Little Tokyo in L.A. listed as most endangered historic place
May 3, 2024
Kyodo News: Little Tokyo listed as one of most endangered U.S. historic places
May 1, 2024
LAist: Preservation Group Says 'Endangered' Little Tokyo Needs Support
GO LITTLE TOKYO
A one-stop shop for the Little Tokyo events calendar, self-guided tours, parking, directions, and more! Go Little Tokyo is LTCC's community marketing campaign, funded by Metro, and a marketing initiative to mitigate construction impacts from the Metro Regional Connector.