Went to Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles this Saturday to check out the
Nisei Week festival, an annual celebration of Japanese-American culture.
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Big Steel Temple. Red Steel Temple.
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A good crowd.
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Tanabata Festival.
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Traditional dance |
The Japanese have always been very fashion forward...
What's a festival without the food?
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Sushi of course.
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Don't worry, this is just the display. They'll grill a fresh one for you.
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Soft cakes.
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Maybe next year.
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Treats for the dyslexic. This was actually a coffee and beverage stand. |
Did you think that was bad? Perhaps my mouth can be washed with this:
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Natue's best.
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