Japanese Culture and Catholic Faith: Maryknoll’s Long History in Little Tokyo
By JONATHAN VAN HARMELEN This Sunday, April 4, is Easter Sunday. While Easter celebrations in…
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Rally Against Anti-Asian Violence
RAFU STAFF REPORT “I feel exhausted from the rage I feel every single day,” said…
Higashi Honganji Assesses Damage, Security After Attack
By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor The graceful curved roof and ornate lanterns of Higashi…
J-TOWN BEAT: Bacon Fried Rice and Appreciating the Small Things
By GWEN MURANAKA A few weeks ago, Eric and I finally got a small break,…
Ballots on the Basketball Court
A voter drops off her ballot at the Los Angeles County Board of Elections in…
Community Seeks Accountability for Metro Project
Rafu Staff Report When the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) broke ground for…
OBITUARY: Sumako Azuma II, 61; Japanese Dance Teacher
By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor Sumako Azuma II (Janice Aiso Edesa) passed away on…
Little Tokyo Thanks L.A. Firefighters
A bright red L.A. Fire Department fire engine stopped on First Street last Wednesday, but…
Rest in Power, Curry House
A Sansei reflects on the beloved Japanese eatery’s sudden demise. By MACKIE JIMBO Rafu Contributor…
MEET LITTLE TOKYO: Café Dulce – Creating Community One Cup at a Time
Fans of Café Dulce’s delectable drinks, donuts and pastries may be surprised to know that…
MEET LITTLE TOKYO: TaNoTa Takoyaki – Sharing Osaka Food Culture
TaNoTaTakoyaki opened its Little Tokyo brick-and-mortar in 2018 but they’ve been a part of the…
Of Mist and Memory: Taiji Terasaki Exhibition Opens at JANM
By GWEN MURANAKA, Rafu Senior Editor Entering a steel shipping container on the plaza of…