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When you can’t fly out to Japan - there’s always Little Tokyo Los Angeles, California
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RocksiBleu
One of my favorite places my family like to hang out. Checking out Little Tokyo can be a whole fun day event
Map
Sections
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Shopping for Kawaii trinkets
Dining
Snacks
Shopping for Kawaii trinkets
If you love little trinkets, like Sonny Angels, Smiskis, PopMart, Sanrio, anime figures, check out these stores.
Smiski and the angels top toy figures Pokémon Sanrio Disney QPosket
NEKO STOP
Sells the Labubus, top toy figures
Maneki Neko
Sells MonchiChi Sonny angels, angels,Smiski,
Monkey Pants
Hands down one of the best Sanrio stores in the SoCal area offers a lot of cute merchandise that you can’t find anywhere else.
Sanrio Japanese Village
This location has the best offerings of gashapon.
Gashapon Bandai Official Shop
Cute little trinkets sold here. They do sell Sonny Angels and Smiskis for retail price. Also have cute other items other than books.
Kinokuniya USA
Can buy anime figures Pokémon cards, and other go upon toys Funko can’t even sell your collection here as well
BOOKOFF Little Tokyo (Ani-Lab)
They sell cute anime figures, Smiski, Sonny Angels (higher than retail)
Make Asobi - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply - Yelp
Cute small crane machines, but the prices are a bit high two dollars to play each machine
Kiddleton
Anime figures, Smiski and Sonny Angels (higher than retail)
TOKYO JAPANESE LIFESTYLE - Little Tokyo
Dining
Fun for kids and kids at heart! Eat 25 plates and get a gashapon prize 😍
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Ramen is delicious and the ambience is like you’re eating in a Japanese ramen street vendor
Daikokuya Little Tokyo
Tasty udon noodles. Handmade noodles lines can get long so get there early.
Marugame Monzo Japanese Udon in Little Tokyo Los Angeles
Top-notch high-quality sushi in Little Tokyo. Places are small, so there can be a wait.
Sushi Gen
Snacks
Let’s get the Japanese red bean cake. They also make a good takoyaki and karaoke. Great snack that you can buy and chill at the steps in the plaza.
MITSURU CAFE - Updated June 2025 - 1593 Photos & 905 Reviews
Japanese steam buns get one of each and chill on the steps for a snack and people watch.
YAMAZAKI BAKERY
I must stop to get the mochi here so fresh. My favorite is a chocolate mochi and red bean mochi. They have been around since 1903.
Fugetsu-Do Bakery Shop
Little breads in the shape of cute little animals stuffed with chocolate. Salt and butter roll is a must get!
Okayama Kobo Bakery & Cafe Little Tokyo
