Join us on Saturday, April 19th for the 6th Annual Little Tokyo Earth Day Celebration in partnership with LTCC's 10th Annual Delicious Little Tokyo! 🌱 This event is part of Sustainable Little Tokyo’s initiative for activating inclusive public spaces for all community members. Enjoy performances by local artists, free activities, community booths, and more!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12:30 PM Opening Ceremony by JACCC Master Artist in Residence, Hirokazu Kosaka
1:00 PM Taiko Performance by J-Town Taiko Club
1:30 PM Ukulele performance by local musician/JACCC Senior Advisor, Chester Ikei
2:00 PM ShodĹŤ (calligraphy) performance by local artist Kuniharu Yoshida
2:30 PM Dance Performance by Nishi Center Children
3:00 PM Book Reading by Nikiko Masumoto
3:30 PM Bambutsu No Tsuagari Performance by Great Leap
ALL DAY OFFERINGS
- Great Leap grief crafting- Use your hands to create flowers and other items as we continue to honor all we are surviving right now. The flowers created will be used as part of a future installation of Petals of Peace.
- Seed sharing- Swap, share, and discover seeds at the SLT booth. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting, it's a beautiful way to connect and cultivate.
- SLT x Bloombies craft table-Â Â Craft your own Bloombie using upcycled or natural materials. Inspired by Kokeshi dolls and Ikebana artistry, Bloombies celebrate the spirit of mottainai.
- Screen Printing with Self Help Graphics & Art- Screen print your very own tote bag to take home with a special design honoring the 141-year-old history of Little Tokyo. We also encourage you to bring an old t-shirt or tote bag from home that could use a refresh! Bringing something to upcycle? We recommend light colored items such as white, natural canvas, cream, pastel colors. Avoid dark colors like black, navy, brown, etc. Items may be canvas, cotton, or a polyester/cotton blend.
- Table Tennis with Little Tokyo Table Tennis- Get active with our friends from LTTT! Pick up a paddle and enjoy some table tennis on the plaza.
- Go Little Tokyo J-Town Bingo- Our favorite free neighborhood exploration activity is back! Pick up a bingo card at the J-Town Bingo booth and embark on a fun mission to get bingo and receive a special surprise bag of gifts. Your completed bingo card also gets you a chance to win one of our amazing prizes of Go Little Tokyo merch and small business gift cards!
Go to https://littletokyola.org/delicious for more info on Delicious Little Tokyo's walking tours, workshops, and other highlights!