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,…
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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…
MEET LITTLE TOKYO: Kouraku: Lifting Spirits One Plate at a Time
Whether during the lunchtime rush or for 2:00 a.m. late-night munchies, Hiroshi Yamauchi, owner of…
MEET LITTLE TOKYO: Jamie Rivadeneira of JapanLA
JapanLA is a Japanese pop culture shop selling character and anime goods. Their products range…
90th Anniversary of Japanese Hospital Celebrated in Boyle Heights
By J.K. YAMAMOTO, Rafu Shimpo The 90th anniversary of the Japanese Hospital, located at Fickett…