Little Tokyo is 135 years old. It’s one of only three remaining Japantowns in the nation, and it’s the second oldest neighborhood in Los Angeles. Several storefronts are legacy businesses run by the same families for decades. Mochi shop Fugetsu-Do, open since 1903, is literally the old...
After lunch, pick up some sweet treats at the family-ownedFugetsu-Do, which has specialized in making mochi for more than 120 years. Along with traditional mochi, creative offerings include Peanut Butter Mochi, Korey's Chocolate Mochi (named for the owner's son) and the snack-sized Rainbow ...
A must-visit for those with a sweet tooth is theKyoto Confectionery Museum, a facility with free entrance, candy art, andmatcha set service. Featuringwagashi(Japanese confectionery), this is a great place to learn about Kyoto's rich history with sweets making (imagine mochi, red bean paste, ...
About 50 feet farther down the street is a place that's been around for 121 years -- nearly as old as Little Tokyo itself. The confectionary shop, Fugetsu-Do. "1903," owner Brian Kito said. "Little Tokyo is celebrating its 140th anniversary this year and we're 121 of the 140. We'...
Oshogatsuis a New Years day celebration held in Little Tokyo that includes traditional activities like mochi pounding, cultural entertainment and activities for all ages at local store fronts, shopping centers, museums and the JACCC. Every year the public is invited to take a culinary journey throu...
Foursquare's recommendations for Japanese Restaurant in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, CA. Places like Sushi Gen, Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen, Kagaya, Hama Sushi, Kinjiro