Why you should visit Little Tokyo

For some tasty raman its Daikokuya

Whats so great about Little Tokyo well for starters it has Daikokuya where you can get a big bowl of some of the best raman noodles filled with scallions bamboo shoots for 7.50 thats some tasty raman!! and be sure to add some fresh garlic and chili oil which are essential to eating raman noodles, and when your at your table dont be shy drinking from your bowl or to slurp your noodles is seen as polite way of saying you are having a great time

When I crave mochi...I go to MIKAWAYA

118 Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 624-1681

after some really good raman noodles your going to want to have some dessert so stroll on to Mikawaya Mmm, the selection of baked goods, desserts, ice cream and frozen yogurt and the flavors to choose from mochi,strawberry chocolate ice cream and kona coffee for those of you who Need your caffene fix, me i indulge in the green tea its my fav or have a taste of some sweet Japanese pastry’s a must try would be Chi-Chi Dango Coconut(Sweetened rice flour with the taste of coconut).I wish I could go here every day and enjoy the sweet and tastey treat!

a Little Tokyo hello kitty souvenir

www.sanrio.com
www.animejungle.net

even as a child the idea of Sanrio was intriguing everything pink and girly with ceiling filled of hello kitty gadgets,pencils,and stuffed animals and yeah i get it you can find Sanrio in most shopping malls though in Little Tokyo its a whole different experience so its a must see and i must not forget about Anime jungle a shop to immense yourself in Japanese culture anime, J-pop, J-rock, Gaming, Gadgets, Movies, Technology, and a whole bunch of other great stuff… Store sells complete set of Family Computer cartridges how cool is that and they have hello kitty gadgets so buy yourself something cutesy to remember the awesome day you had and how your going to miss Little Tokyo

World Baseball Classic

United States vs Japan march 23 at the World Baseball Classic for me was a most amazing time i heat the dodgers and Japan, and thought it deserved the privilege to be posted up on this guide, for one of the finest back-to-basics baseball games i have ever seen,

Save on gas ride the dash

if you want to experience Little Tokyo la style then here is a bus route suited for you, Little Tokyo is accessible from several points in Downtown Los Angeles. The most convenient and i think best would be the DASH A during the week only running on the weekend. Metro stations: Blue Line: Pico Metro station (northwest corner of Flower Street and Pico Boulevard); Red Line: 7th Street/Metro Center/Julian Dixon Metro station (northeast corner of Figueroa Street and Wilshire Boulevard); Red Line: Civic Center/Tom Bradley Metro station (weekday only – southwest corner of First and Hill streets).

Shopping at Cools

110 Japanese Village Plaza Mall
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 680-1777

Cools is a place you always have to stop by when you’re in Little Tokyo – not only is it, well, cool, but the vintage and trendy collections on sale tend to change pretty quickly. A little mixture of everything

Japanese American National Museum

100 N Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 625-0414

Japanese American National Museum is a really great place to learn more about the history of Japanese Americans, you should really try to catch a guided tour these are a great way to meet new people and embrace the amazing photographs, stories, and if your still in the mood for a dose of whimsical Asian pop art you must see the giant robot exhibit, admissions price is only $8 for adults and $4 for students. Plus, it’s free on Thursdays from 5-8PM! What I also loved the cute gift shop and that you can practice the art in origami