the paper is not immune to the pressures that have been faced by legacy Japanese American businesses trying to survive in Little Tokyo.

which was scheduled for spring and held outdoors for safety purposes.2019 saw vendors and crowds nearly double.

The first-ever mini craft fair was held in December with a humble six vendor tables.The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming.says Jody Lake (Jootoo Clothing).

community-based platform for youth artists.The stories behind [everyones] crafts – it motivates me to continue and work harder.

it was decided to keep the fair as an outdoor spring event.

The Okinawan Craft Fair was originally pitched in 2018 by then high school student Melissa Oshiro Tran.swelling and bruising from his face to his upper chest.

YAMAMOTORafu Staff WriterAki Maehara.He was hospitalized with a concussion.

College and Cal State Long Beach.CEO of Asian Americans Advancing Justice; Gerald Ohn and Christina Ku.