Little Tokyo has seen so many shops come and go.

New Years is one of Japans longest and most important holidays.The popular annual New Years celebration will include free crafts.

most people associate it with the first three days (sanga nichi) of the month.and cultural activities for all ages to help ring in the Year of the Dragon.Common Ground: The Heart of Community.

and a chance to win a candy sculpture made by Shinobu Shan the Candyman Ichiyanagi through a Kids Raffle (while supplies last).The full schedule of events and details will be posted on www.

fun dragon-themed crafts and origami.

a dragon-themed scavenger hunt for prizes.No other city or unincorporated area of the county had more than two crimes.

aided by the LA vs Hate initiative.and Human Relations Commission Executive Director Robin Toma.

The release of the report comes at a somber time — a time in which we are seeing what is happening afar having a direct local impact here in L.The suspect called the victim “slant eyes” and “Jap.