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The drugstore closed and Mamoru took over that half and expanded the restaurant.— Kathy MasaokaMitsuru Grill was a place where community organizations felt very comfortable having their meetings and other get-togethers there.

he sourced supplies from local grocers.He believes that Little Tokyo might not be the most accurate name in terms of describing the neighborhood.kept the volunteers always returning to Mitsuru Grill.

Where else can you go in Little Tokyo and be welcomed by your first name? We will all miss that.leaving behind wonderful moments we will forever treasure in our hearts.

during his break between the lunch and dinner shifts.

Hanamure reflected on his familys culinary roots in Japan and how starting a restaurant in Little Tokyo was a natural decision given the presence of many Issei and the Japanese-speaking community at the time.Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066.

Brian Kohaya is a Yonsei community planner.The opening of the Regional Connector demonstrated how speculative real estate pricing can lead to the closure of community spaces like Suehiro Cafe.

The preservation of Little Tokyo is rooted in its strong community institutions such as the Little Tokyo Community Council.LTCC and other organizations invited stakeholders to imagine a vision that reflects Little Tokyos current and long-term needs.