At this free virtual LTSC workshop, learn how to transform your business anniversary or milestone into a powerful marketing opportunity with campaigns and original merchandise. Discover real-world examples from legacy businesses and actionable strategies you can use.
Join Okaeri for a gathering and fundraiser to celebrate our launch as a program of Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) and honor the life and work of Okaeri’s founder, Marsha Aizumi, who passed away in December 2025.
Selling at pop-ups and festivals can be a powerful way for makers and artists to connect with customers, test products, and build their brand. In this workshop, Kenzo Okeya, organizer of Takumi Alley, shares practical tips for designing an engaging booth, preparing inventory, and creating a welcoming space that attracts visitors. Ideal for artists, illustrators, and makers selling items such as prints, stickers, zines, calendars, and handmade goods.
A FREE webinar series to help wildfire survivors navigate recovery and rebuilding - join us for a Zoom virtual session!
Come paint decorations for Little Tokyo Prom with us! We will have refreshments and snacks for participants. Decoration making will be on Sunday, April 26th from 12-4PM at the terrace at Terasaki Budokan.
We are excited to announce the launch of our newest Okaeri Connects group for trans and gender diverse Nikkei! The group will be facilitated by Okaeri members Kai and Xander. The Okaeri Connects program, first started in 2020, provides free, monthly, online support groups for the LGBTQ+ Nikkei to find each other, build community, and share their thoughts and experiences.
Meet with Michelle R., MA Urban and Regional Planning UCLA, DCM Construction Cost Analyst. Ask any questions about rebuilding after the wildfires, understanding your design options, contractor or subcontractor selection, one stop permit center or any other rebuilding questions.
Race to Little Tokyo on Saturday, May 2nd from 6-10PM for an exhilarating night at Terasaki Budokan for Little (Tokyo Drift) Prom!
Beginning Tuesday May 12th from 7-8:30PM PT, the Survivor of Suicide Loss Support program creates a safe space to honor thoughts, feelings and emotions about suicide loss. The group is led by peers with lived experience of suicide loss and training in facilitating support groups. Whether you lost someone to suicide recently, or years ago, this space is for you to share your thoughts, questions, feelings and emotions with understanding peers.
As a member organization of Sustainable Little Tokyo, we want to hear from you about Toriumi Plaza. Join us for a community meeting on Thursday, May 14th from 6-8PM at The Democracy Center at JANM to help shape the future of Toriumi Plaza —come share your ideas and see the latest visual concepts of what’s possible!
