Members of the Friends of Little Tokyo Arts suggested renaming the sculpture as the Friendship Knot to symbolize renewed cultural and business connections between Japan and the U.

When the oldest son Hiro turned 21.remodeling the shack that had been the business office for decades and bringing in computers to speed up processing.

which was started by their Issei grandparents in 1936.Brother David became an optometrist out of college.They scraped together enough money to start a small nursery in the Sawtelle neighborhood.

Japanese American legacy businesses have unfortunately continued to close and that will not change.There also was the loyalty of their customers.

Uncle Aki passed away at 91 years of age.

The decision (to close the business) came during the holidays.A Korean BBQ place is the last place youd expect to see on this list.

While there are many new and exciting stores and restaurants available in Little Tokyo.with an adorable robotic cat server: Luna-chan will deliver your food!https://kouraku.

com/korean-kitchen-hibachi-barbeque/menu?ref=google(213) 680-1039135 Japanese Village Plaza Mall.This legacy business is a large community partner that speaks for itself.