From vintage clothing, to cosplay costumes, to unique sneakers, the area’s diverse set of shops provides niche styles to a wide array of customers.
Here are three stores that provide a glimpse into the unique fashion found in Little Tokyo.
RIF.LA became the first consignment sneaker shop in Los Angeles after it opened in 2006. Even though similar shoe stores have started popping up in the area, RIF.LA still stands apart for its customer service and low prices - and it's only growing.
Jamie Wong quit her corporate job and opened her own vintage shop in 2002. Now she travels the world searching for unique pieces of clothing with character and history.
Japanese company Asia House made an unexpected decision when it opened the official shop for its Japanese rock publication, Cure Magazine, in Los Angeles. But before XENON opened in 2014, Shibuya fashion fans in the United States had no way to easily buy their favorite brands.
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In Little Tokyo and the Toy District, small businesses run the gamut from century-old Japanese-American community mainstays to newer storefronts hawking cheap imported sporting goods, toys and other knick-knacks.
Little Tokyo has been a bastion of Japanese character and culture for nearly a century. But now, as new housing developments spring up and fresh tenants move in, can the neighborhood withstand the test of time?
Although Little Tokyo only takes up four square acres in Downtown, a quick culinary tour through the neighborhood can showcase its mixture of modern LA flair and traditional Japanese cuisine.