Celebrate Nisei Week in the historic Little Tokyo District in Downtown Los Angeles.

Schedule of Events:

11 am-4 pm - Plaza Festival

The family-friendly event features food, games, booths, and live entertainment at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) plaza!

The Nisei Week Taiko Gathering

Location: JACCC plaza

11:00am - 4:00pm - Cultural Exhibits

Bonsai Exhibition
John Y. Naka Memorial Bonsai
at George J. Doizaki Gallery (1st floor)

Japanese Calligraphy
Beikoku Shodo Kenkyukai
at Tea Room (1st floor)

Sword Room
Jidai Arts
at 411 (4th floor)

11:00am - 4:00pm - Taiko Gathering

Showcasing Japanese drum (taiko) groups from across Southern California.

Location: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center 244 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

4:00pm - 8:00pm - Ondo Public Street Dancing & Closing Ceremony

The public is invited to Nisei Week’s finale, the Japanese tradition of dancing in the street with live entertainment, to close out the festival on August 17, beginning at 4 p.m.

Street Closures: 1st Street between San Pedro St. and Central Ave., beginning at 11:30 AM.