Picnic on the Plaza
When
Sat, Jul 24, 2021 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
About
Grab takeout from your favorite LT restaurant and bring your friends and family to the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center for a fun afternoon of kicking back with emcee Tamlyn Tomita, watching fun food demonstrations led by Fugetsu-Do (1:30 PM) and Azay (2:30 PM), and enjoying the sounds of DJ アンドリュー(Andrew)
Delicious Little Tokyo 2021
Go Little Tokyo’s 6th Annual Delicious Little Tokyo transforms into a multi-weekend series of virtual events and special in-person promotions for all to experience and celebrate authentic culinary experiences from one of Los Angeles’s most historic, iconic, and favorite foodie neighborhoods.
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Virtual Events
Picnic on the Plaza
Saturday, July 24, 2021
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
“POP” on in for a good time at Picnic on the Plaza on Saturday, July 24th at JACCC Plaza from 12 to 4 pm!
JACCC is partnering with Delicious Little Tokyo to welcome guests to the inviting Plaza. A stage with a local DJ will be playing music for the crowd, protected from the hot sun under a large open tent. Tables and chairs are provided; and those who have a true picnic mind are welcome to bring towels and blankets to sit on Astro-turf to enjoy food, music and company. Everyone is encouraged to bring "take out" lunches from nearby local restaurants and relax and enjoy the day.
RSVP for a chance to win $15 gift certificates to Fugetsu-Do and Azay! Winner will be drawn and announced at 2 pm. Must be present to win!
Picnic on the Plaza is presented by the Little Tokyo Community Council and the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center.
RSVP for POPJACCC is partnering with Delicious Little Tokyo to welcome guests to the inviting Plaza. A stage with a local DJ will be playing music for the crowd, protected from the hot sun under a large open tent. Tables and chairs are provided; and those who have a true picnic mind are welcome to bring towels and blankets to sit on Astro-turf to enjoy food, music and company. Everyone is encouraged to bring "take out" lunches from nearby local restaurants and relax and enjoy the day.
RSVP for a chance to win $15 gift certificates to Fugetsu-Do and Azay! Winner will be drawn and announced at 2 pm. Must be present to win!
Picnic on the Plaza is presented by the Little Tokyo Community Council and the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center.
Delicious Giveaway
Celebrate Delicious Little Tokyo throughout July 10th through 25th by shopping and supporting local small businesses.
Submit your receipts from Little Tokyo businesses from purchases during the event and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to your favorite LT spot!
Receipt must be dated 7/10 through 7/25.
Multiple entries encouraged—please submit the form separately for each entry.
Deadline to submit is Monday, July 26 at 11:59 PM.
Submit your receipts from Little Tokyo businesses from purchases during the event and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to your favorite LT spot!
Receipt must be dated 7/10 through 7/25.
Multiple entries encouraged—please submit the form separately for each entry.
Deadline to submit is Monday, July 26 at 11:59 PM.
Delicious Little Tokyo HOP
Saturday, July 17, 2021
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
“Hop” through Delicious Little Tokyo on Saturday, July 17th from 2 to 5 pm by enjoying themed bundles of some of Little Tokyo’s tastiest offerings, all while supporting small businesses and the Little Tokyo Community Council! Select a hop (or both!) and head out for a delicious walking tour of LT.
Each hop includes items from seven local small businesses, as well as exclusive items from the Little Tokyo Community Council including a limited edition Little Tokyo Map Tote, a pin from the LTCC Yokoso Collection, and an event passport.
Each hop includes items from seven local small businesses, as well as exclusive items from the Little Tokyo Community Council including a limited edition Little Tokyo Map Tote, a pin from the LTCC Yokoso Collection, and an event passport.
Tickets
Early Bird (6/25 - 7/9): $62.00
General (7/10~): $69.00
Buy HOP TicketsGeneral (7/10~): $69.00
Tasty Time Hop
The Tasty Time Hop will lead you on a stroll along Historic 1st Street, then through the Japanese Village Plaza to 2nd Street, ending in Honda Plaza. Embrace the rich history of our community with manju from Little Tokyo’s oldest brick-and-mortar Fugetsu-Do, snack on traditional bites like inarizushi and futomaki from Mitsuru Sushi & Grill, and delight in new community favorites like Cafe Dulce’s sausage donut and Tea Master’s matcha latte.
Buy Tasty Time Hop Tickets
Mini Matsuri Hop
Get in the festival spirit and enjoy a special selection of delicious Japanese bites like gyoza and takoyaki as well as Japanese American faves like spam musubi. Hop through J-Town and stay refreshed with cold udon and lemonade!
Buy Mini Matsuri Hop TicketsDelicious Little Tokyo Virtual Food Tour
Thursday, July 22, 2021
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Suggested Donation: $5
Join us on a journey through the culinary past, present, and future of Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo!
Join the Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS), Little Tokyo Community Council (LTCC), and the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) on a trip through Little Tokyo’s culinary histories! Bill Watanabe will lead a virtual tour of historical food landmarks found in this over 130 year old neighborhood and point out cultural highlights along the way. From the birthplace of the fortune cookie to the first ramen noodle shop in the United States, these sites were integral in the making of our Little Tokyo community and Japanese American food landscape that we know today.
RSVP for Virtual TourJoin the Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS), Little Tokyo Community Council (LTCC), and the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) on a trip through Little Tokyo’s culinary histories! Bill Watanabe will lead a virtual tour of historical food landmarks found in this over 130 year old neighborhood and point out cultural highlights along the way. From the birthplace of the fortune cookie to the first ramen noodle shop in the United States, these sites were integral in the making of our Little Tokyo community and Japanese American food landscape that we know today.
Partners
Sponsors
Delicious Little Tokyo is brought to you by Go Little Tokyo, a Little Tokyo Community Council (LTCC) neighborhood marketing campaign developed and produced by Community Arts Resources (CARS) and made possible with support from Metro Los Angeles, Aratani Foundation, Union Bank, and UCLA Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies.