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Boyle Heights Community Partners will present the fifth annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Parade starts at 5 p.m. in front of Tenrikyo Church, 2727 E. First St. The celebration will feature performances by Hikari Taiko, The Neighborhood Music School, and Japanese classical dancers, plus appearances […]

By MIKEY HIRANO CULROSSRAFU STAFF WRITER The queue was out the door and around the corner at CAL Marketplace on July 24, as one of Japan’s mainstay snack foods has a new home in the heart of Downtown L.A. Onigiri Sun, a specialty shop offering a selection of the iconic seaweed-wrapped rice balls as well […]

By JUN NAGATARAFU STAFF WRITER Kinokuniya Bookstore Los Angeles, which recently relocated to the ground floor of the Kajima Building in a prime Little Tokyo location, held a reception on July 1 at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center to celebrate its grand reopening.The store renewed its commitment to revitalizing Little Tokyo and growing […]

“2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Charity Concert: Stand Together for Kumamoto” will be held on Sunday, Aug. 9, at Moose Lodge, 1020 Satori Ave., Torrance. The event is hosted by Nanka Kumamoto Kenjinkai in cooperation with L.A. Kansai Club. 12 to 3:30 p.m.: Merchandise sales 4 p.m.: Part 1 — Flamenco show featuring Spanish flamenco artists Paco […]

Kyo no Kai Holds Third Annual Yukata Kai By TOMOKO NAGAIRafu Staff Writer The third annual Yukata Kai, or summer dance recital, presented by Bando Ryu Kyo no Kai under the direction of Bando Hirohichiro, was held June 14 at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center in Pacoima. Performers ranging from children to […]