A Guide to Local Favorites in Little Tokyo

Little Tokyo is quickly changing, as the loft apartments, boutiques and trendy restaurants of the neighboring Arts District spread across the border. The northeast corner of downtown L.A. has been a cultural hub for Japanese Americans since before their forced removal during World War II, and many community organizations, artists and activists are still here, using the concentration camp story to advocate for immigrant and minority groups facing discrimination today.

published on June 20, 2019