While most of our country celebrated its 250th anniversary with hot dogs, fireworks, and parades, three LTSC staff explored a more nuanced narrative of American history at the Heart Mountain World War II Japanese American Confinement Site....
Getting started on early Father’s Day shopping? Or maybe your cousin is flying in from Japan, and you’re searching for the perfect way to welcome her to LA. With this food and retail list, you’ll be able to show your Dodger support year-round while supporting...
Walking to Little Tokyo Towers, camera in hand, I wasn’t sure how the day was going to go. A group of LTSC staff was taking students from Tohoku University around the neighborhood that day, ending their day at the senior living apartments. What would they...
Because the fight for justice is a marathon, not a sprint, we’re in this for the long haul. But, we’re in this together. Here are some ways to stay healthy and take positive action, suggested by LTSC’s licensed social workers and community organizers....
On November 1st, 2025, Little Tokyo Service Center held the 4th Annual Ebb and Flow Community Mental Health Conference at Terasaki Budokan, with workshops hosted throughout Little Tokyo. Participants had the opportunity to explore the neighborhood as they walked to workshops at Nellita’s Craft, the...
I never thought I’d write about a personal medical procedure for Little Tokyo Service Center’s blog. But while the topic may be a bit uncomfortable, I strongly believe the greater Asian American community can benefit from my story....
A few months ago, I took a walk with LTSC supporters at Huntington Gardens. We spoke about mental wellness needs within our community and the power of spending time outside together. That conversation sparked an idea that became LTSC’s new forest bathing series through our...
Sin Shuen Tam interned with our Social Services team in 2024. A third-year student at Lingnan University in Hong Kong majoring in Cultural Studies, Sin Shuen has always been interested in social work, welfare, and NGOs. Through the W.T. Chan Fellowship program’s partnership with the...
Every year, the Social Services Department works with a local artist for a New Year’s card design. This year, Ms. J, who is a proud graduate from Kosumosu, LTSC’s transitional shelter, designed the card for the Year of the Snake. Here is Ms. J’s incredible...
Small businesses in Little Tokyo and beyond are pillars of our community and work at LTSC, and holiday gift shopping is a great way to support them and get your loved ones something unique! Here are some gift recommendations pulled from Terasaki Budokan's Instagram small...
