whose opening remarks highlighted the significance of the Buddhist holiday.

Little Tokyo remains a vigorous community and one of only 14 California Cultural Districts despite early history of forcible removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.The commemoration of 140 years of Little Tokyo’s legacy and the 25th anniversary of the Little Tokyo Community Council honors the sacrifices and contributions enabling Little Tokyo to be the vibrant neighborhood and center for arts.

arts and cultural centers and community organizations.Launching small business support initiatives including Community Feeding Community and Little Tokyo Small Business Relief Fund in response to the sudden challenges of the pandemic.more than 400 small businesses—including over fifty legacy businesses—call Little Tokyo home.

The LTCC’s dedication has earned prestigious awards and recognitionWhile we remain steadfast in our commitment to focus on the overwhelming community preference to age at home.

confirmed that the majority of community members want to age in place at home.

self-sustaining board and care model that provides quality memory care support.He had recurring roles as Tadashi Ito on The Blacklist (2018-2023.

There has already been a sequel seriesworking in partnership with various communities of color.

resulting in Watanabe receiving the 2007 Preservation Hero Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.I was an intern working with Bill 25 years ago – the things I learned from him stick with me today.