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Tag Archives: Little Tokyo
Sawtelle Japantown vs Little Tokyo
Sawtelle Japantown, Los Angeles – a quaint neighborhood in West LA just as big as its downtown counterpart. Born from its historical Japanese population in the early–mid 20th century, Sawtelle Japantown is a cornerstone of Japanese American history and culture, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, History, Local, Southern California
Tagged Little Tokyo, Sawtelle Japantown
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Little Tokyo – Small Corner, Big Place
Little Tokyo, Los Angeles – the largest official Japantown in the US and a bustling center of activity in the heart of LA. With strong connections to Japanese culture, cuisine, and media, Little Tokyo is one of the most popular … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Current Events, History, Southern California
Tagged Little Tokyo, los angeles
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The Continued Evolution of US Japantowns
The three remaining historical Japantowns left in the United States have had a difficult time surviving the pandemic and continue to undergo challenges. San Francisco’s Japantown is undergoing a two year renovation of its core Peace Plaza, and merchants there … Continue reading
8Questions with Rock Taiko Drummer Yusuke
I grew up LOVING taiko drums. I remember trips with my family to festivals in LA’s Little Tokyo in the summers to watch taiko groups performing. My dad had taiko albums playing on our stereos at home all the time, … Continue reading
Posted in 8Questions, APA Spotlight, Entertainment, Music
Tagged 30 seconds to Mars, Asian American Expo, Asian Heritage Street Celebration, Hard Rock Cafe, hiroshima, house of blues, kanye, Kenny G, korn, LA's Chinatown Summer Nights, Little Tokyo, Nisei Week, Peter Erskine, random hero, Random Ninjas, Rose Bowl, taiko, VMA, whisky a go go, whitney houston, World Cup 94, yusuke, zendeko, Zenshuji
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George Tetsuo Aratani, Nisei Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Passes Away at Age 95
George Aratani, a survivor of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, and later successful businessman and philanthropist who founded Mikasa and Kenwood, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the age of 95. His legacy in philanthropy … Continue reading
L.A. Giveaway: Tickets for this Saturday’s TN Party
UPDATE: Winner is the first entrant, Emily Wu! We’ve been giving a ton of love to Tuesday Night Cafe recently for good reason– it’s awesome! TN Project is so awesome that they’re giving some lucky 8Asians reader a free pair … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Promotions, Southern California, The Arts
Tagged Little Tokyo, los angeles, ticket giveaway, TN Party, Tuesday Night Cafe, Tuesday Night Project
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Giveaway: Autographed Copy of Mike Shinoda’s Glorious Excess Art Book; final weekend of JANM exhibition in L.A.
UPDATE: Early bird gets the worm autographed Mike Shinoda “Glorious Excess” art book! The first commenter is the winner! Congratulations to itzk2di2dm (Kimle)! Thanks to everyone who entered, and also to all the 8Asians contributors for not quitting because of … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Promotions, Southern California, The Arts
Tagged art, autographed, book, exhibition, fame, giveaway, Glorious Excess, Linkin Park, Little Tokyo, los angeles, Mike Shinoda
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