and now what I see in 2023 is so small.

The simplest way people can help out small businesses in Little Tokyo right now is to pay a visit! says Maki.I learned that these storefronts have been replaced several times over the decades.

I gained a huge new appreciation for the resilience of our legacy businesses.who have served our community for generations.I was so excited to celebrate the Toyo Miyatake Studios 100th-year anniversary by planning and hosting a photo gallery exhibition.

and it is so important to me that we preserve them so that future generations can say the same.a pop-up photo exhibit featuring historical Toyo Miyatake Studio photos.

Little Tokyo will benefit from two-way streets of communication and united understanding between landowners and the Japanese American culture and community it serves.

one of the several legacy businesses forced out just at the end of 2023.My family and I then went to eat dinner at Suehiro Café.

its changed so much only in the last year.my sister Kaitlyn and I listened to stories and said our sad goodbyes to Little Tokyo Arts Gifts.

I recognized stores that are still around.I was heartbroken to see all of the empty shelves and the handmade goods that hadnt found a home.