Little Tokyo (Japanese: リトル・トーキョー), also known as Little Tokyo Historic District, is an ethnically Japanese American district in downtown Los Angeles and the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in North America. [4]

Experience a slice of Japan at Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, a Japanese-American cultural district brimming with shops and restaurants. Established in 1855, Little Tokyo is one of only three Japantowns in the United States. Spread over five blocks, the district is crammed with food gems, streetwear vendors, and manga and anime shops.

Explore one of LA’s most historic and popular cultural neighborhoods. With roots dating to the 1880s, Little Tokyo is a major cultural and civic center for Japanese Americans living in Southern California.

Feb 6, 2020 · Going to Little Tokyo in L.A. can be fun, but it can also be overwhelming. Use this guide to find out where to go and what to do and this unique Los Angeles neighborhood.

Jul 20, 2022 · Little Tokyo is one of only three remaining Japantowns in the nation, and at over 135 years old it’s also one of the oldest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Here you will find a smattering of legacy, family-run businesses nestled near trendy dessert spots, Boba shops, Ramen joints, vintage shops, and cultural institutions.

Little Tokyo's Key Role in L.A.'s History. Behind the bustling crowds and neatly arranged rows of restaurants, shops, offices, and residences is a colorful history that has shaped Little Tokyo since the late 1800s.

Whether on foot, bike, by train or car, explore one of Downtown LA’s most vibrant, historic, cultural neighborhoods! With over 15 parking lots, bike share stations, Metro bus stops, and the Little Tokyo/ Arts District Station, Little Tokyo is one of the most walkable, easily accessible neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

May 9, 2024 · How To Spend A Day In Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo Neighborhood. Little Tokyo is one of Los Angeles' oldest and most unique cultural districts. Here's how to spend a day there, including the best Japanese restaurants, attractions, and nightlife.

May 1, 2024 · 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 ...

Aug 17, 2023 · Use this guide to discover things to do, see, and where to eat in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, a hub for Japanese American culture in the U.S.