——————–Mary Uyematsu Kao is the author/photographer of Rockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement.

it doesnt matter if youre Japanese or not as long as you come to support the local businesses!https://places.Discover fun combinations like their spider roll.

theres no need to go all the way to Japan to find gifts made in Japan.com/contactus/(213) 629-2231701 E 3rd StLos Angeles.so its great for a late-night snack.

many of the legacy businesses remain as hidden gems in DTLA.1986MARIE SEKIGUCHI / RAFU SHIMPOHana Ichimonme display in front of the storefront.

Make sure to make a reservation in advance and not on a Sunday or Monday.

1980MARIE SEKIGUCHI / RAFU SHIMPOThe quiet storefront of Hama Sushi.Carina Aiko Sakimura and Amy Ryoko Kubo.

a graduate from CSU Long Beach.I am always so proud of the way you all bring warmth.

Im very proud of what shes accomplished throughout this whole process.and represents the Venice Japanese Community Center and Venice-West Los Angeles JACL.