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THE NUART'S JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL & 2026 EXTENDED OFFERS


CINE INSOMNIA at Landmark’s Nuart Theatre—Friday nights at 10:30 PM

· March 6 – Juzo Itami’s Tampopo (1985, starring Nobuko Miyamoto and Tsutomu Yamazaki)

· March 13 - Hiroshi Inagaki’s Samurai I: Miyamoto Musashi (1954, starring Toshiro Mifune)

· March 20 - Toshiya Fujita’s Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance (1974, starring Meiko Kaji)

· March 27 - Yasujiro Ozu’s Tokyo Story (1953, starring Chishu Ryu)

https://www.landmarktheatres.com/events/1959-landmarks-nuart-theatre-cine-insomnia-late-shows/



SAWTELLE PARKING:  PLEASE OBSERVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN SAWTELLE AREA. PERMIT PARKING ONLY MON-FRI from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am & ALL-DAY SAT & SUN. Metered street parking & public lot parking @ Sawtelle/La Grange available. Mall parking restricted to mall businesses. 

* BLACKBEARD'S CRAFTS HAS NEWLY REVISED METERS THAT LIMIT PARKING TO 15 MIN FROM 8 AM - 10 PM DAILY.


Allan's Pet Center—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: FREE goldfish w/flyer

3330 Pico BL SANTA MONICA

Allan's Pet Center—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: FREE goldfish w/flyer

1256 So Atlantic BL EAST L.A.

https://allanspetcenter.com/


NEW! Alloy Personal Training -WLA (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer; GOOD 4/1/2026 THRU 5/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

11668 W Olympic BL SAWTELLE

https://alloypersonaltraining.com/location/west-la-ca/


Armstrong Garden Centers (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 20% off w/flyer; FREE seed packet w/purchase & flyer while supplies last 

3226 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA

https://www.armstronggarden.com/armstrong-garden-centers-santa-monica


Bay Street Boards – Surf & Skate Store (CF)—GOOD 03/02/2026 THRU 12/31/2026: 20% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 25% off w/ID & flyer *

3216 Santa Monica BL SANTA MONICA

https://baystreetboards.com/


Big-O Tires—GOOD 3/2/2026 THRU 12/31/2026:10% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 15% off w/ID & flyer 

11470 W. Gateway BL SAWTELLE

https://www.bigotires.com/location/ca/los-angeles/11470-gateway-blvd-90064/005768

https://www.facebook.com/BigOTiresLosAngeles005768/


Blackbeard's Crafts (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/15/2026: 10% off w/flyer; Front-liner 15% off w/ID & flyer 

1820 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.blackbeardscrafts.com/


Cravings Mediterranean Cafe—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

10850 Wilshire BL #102 WESTWOOD

https://cravingsgrill.com/


Dim Sum House (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer 

1822 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.dimsumhousela.com/


El Super Taco—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: $10.99 Fish or chicken taco combo w/flyer; Front-Liner FREE agua fresca w/purchase & ID w/flyer  

11300 Pico BL @ Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-super-taco-los-angeles


Hop Li—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

11901 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.hoplila.com/locations


NEW!  Il Vero Pasta Amore—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.yelp.com/biz/vero-pasta-amore-los-angeles-2


Izakaya Sasaya—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/promo code SJC2026 

11613 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.izakaya-sasaya.com/


Jackie’s Bakery—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off morning pastries w/flyer 

2221 Barry AV SAWTELLE

https://www.jackiesbakery.com/


Juquila Restaurant —GOOD 3/2/2026 THRU 12/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 20% off w/ID & flyer  

11619 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.juquilarestaurantlosangeles.com/


Karteꓘ—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 20% off w/ID & flyer 

11480 W. Gateway BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/kartek-automotive-los-angeles-2


KLT Floral—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 20% off w/flyer 

12014 Wilshire BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/klt-floral-los-angeles


Krav Maga Worldwide (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: One FREE trial class ($30 value) arranged by phone 

11400 W. Olympic BL SAWTELLE

https://kravmagalosangeles.com/locations/west-la/


Krav Maga Worldwide (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: One FREE trial class ($30 value) arranged by phone 

15233 Ventura BL SHERMAN OAKS

https://kravmagalosangeles.com/locations/sherman-oaks/


Lenzini's Pizza (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

12740 Culver BL DEL REY

https://www.lenzinispizzeria.com/


Mario’s Pizza—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: $25 Pepperoni L-16” pizza + Caesar salad + garlic bread w/flyer 

4510 Inglewood BL CULVER CITY

https://mariospizzaculvercityca.com/


Midoh (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: DINE-IN ONLY FREE Kushi katsu w/flyer 

2130 Sawtelle BL 2nd FL SAWTELLE

https://group.bishamon-ten.com/midoh-locations/midoh2/


MT Auto (CF) Toyota & Lexus Specialist (Former head mechanic at Toyota's Gardena Headquarters) —GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off oil change w/flyer *

1939 W. Artesia BL near Western AV GARDENA

https://mt-auto.vercel.app/


Neveria El Oasis (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 20% off w/flyer 

11813 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://neveria-el-oasis.square.site/


NEW! Olga’s Naturally Mexican Grill—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 20% off tacos, burritos & quesadillas w/flyer 

11106 Olympic BL WLA

https://www.yelp.com/biz/olgas-naturally-mexican-grill-los-angeles


NEW! Olga’s Naturally: Mexican & Vegan—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 20% off tacos, burritos & quesadillas w/flyer 

5808 Obama BL BALDWIN HILLS

https://www.olgasnaturally.com/


Plank 47 Pizza (CF)—GOOD THRU 5/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer 

4551 So. Centinela AV DEL REY

https://www.facebook.com/plank47pizza/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/plank-47-los-angeles


Shoe Comfort (CF)—GOOD THRU 02/19/2027: $20 off per pair w/flyer 

4908 W. Slauson AV BALDWIN HILLS 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/shoe-comfort-los-angeles-2


NEW! Sidoh Café (CF)—GOOD 3/2/2026 THRU 12/31/2026: 50% off Concha ‘seashell pastry’ w/any purchase & flyer 

11102 Olympic BL WLA 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/sidoh-cafe-los-angeles-2

https://www.instagram.com/sidohcafewla/


Subway—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer  

11275 Santa Monica BL @Sawtelle SAWTELLE

https://restaurants.subway.com/united-states/ca/los-angeles/11275-santa-monica-blvd


Subway—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

2408 S. Barrington AV @ Pico BL SAWTELLE

https://restaurants.subway.com/united-states/ca/los-angeles/2408-s-barrington-ave


NEW! Superfast Copying & Binding (CF)—GOOD FROM 3/2/2026; $75 A-Frame special  (Reg $130) w/flyer WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

11964 Wilshire BL SAWTELLE

https://superfastcopying.com/contact-us/


Tak’s Coffee Shop (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: $1 off $15 order or $2 off $16 order w/flyer 

3870 #101 Crenshaw BL between Coliseum & W. 39th ST CRENSHAW

https://www.facebook.com/takscoffeeshop/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/taks-coffee-shop-los-angeles


Tasty Noodle—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer  

2117 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.tastynoodlehouse.us/


Teddy's Cafe (CF)—GOOD 3/2/2026 THRU 12/31/2026: CASH ONLY ‘Special’ $8.50 Westside Favorite w/flyer 

12043 W. Pico BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/teddys-cafe-los-angeles


Tenkatori (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer

 2130 Sawtelle Blvd 2nd FL SAWTELLE

https://www.tenkatoriwla.com/


Volcano Tea House (Established 2001) (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/15/2026: 20% off w/flyer

2111 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.volcanoteahouse2111.com/


SCAN THAT CODE AND CELEBRATE!

   

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Preserving Japantowns

JAPANTOWN HISTORIES

Los Angeles—Sawtelle

https://vimeo.com/80762660

https://discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2014/6/6/sawtelle-japantown/

https://encyclopedia.densho.org/Sawtelle/West%20Los%20Angeles,%20California

https://laobserved.com/archive/2015/03/in_the_sawtelle_district.php

https://discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2016/8/25/hashimoto-nursery/

https://www.californiajapantowns.org/sawtelle.html

https://discovernikkei.org/en/journal/series/sawtelle-japantown/

https://www.californiajapantowns.org/RememberingSawtelle.pdf

https://discovernikkei.org/en/nikkeialbum/albums/337/


Los Angeles—Little Tokyo

https://www.pbs.org/video/from-little-tokyo-to-crenshaw-kyeqgt/

https://rafu.com/2024/07/los-angeles-historic-little-tokyo-neighborhood-celebrates-140-years-of-legacy/

https://www.achp.gov/preserve-america/community/los-angeles-little-tokyo-california

https://www.littletokyohs.org/

https://www.instagram.com/littletokyo_historical_society/

https://rafu.com/2022/08/through-the-fire-taking-a-tour-of-historic-little-tokyo/

https://discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2016/11/2/little-tokyos-significance-1/

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/departures/three-waves-of-little-tokyo-redevelopment

https://rafu.com/2023/03/bronzeville-the-rise-and-fall-of-little-tokyos-black-community/

https://www.littletokyohs.org/timeline

https://littletokyola.org/little-tokyo

https://www.culturalnews.com/?p=47700


Los Angeles—Crenshaw

https://www.pbs.org/video/from-little-tokyo-to-crenshaw-kyeqgt/

https://rafu.com/2018/11/a-look-back-at-a-community-institution/

https://www.pacificcitizen.org/l-a-life-part-ii/

https://rafu.com/2020/07/ja-roots-in-crenshaw/

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-10-03-ci-41837-story.html

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/departures/growing-up-japanese-american-in-crenshaw-and-leimert-park

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/kazuo-inouye

https://www.pbssocal.org/history-society/not-bowling-alone-how-the-holiday-bowl-in-crenshaw-became-an-integrated-leisure-space

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/the-legacy-of-multiracial-solidarity-in-l-a-s-crenshaw-neighborhood

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/where-to-find-remnants-of-crenshaws-japanese-american-history

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/over-70-years-later-grace-pastries-sweet-memories-linger-on

https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/grace-pastries-danish-tea-cakes


San Francisco Japantown

https://www.achp.gov/preserve-america/community/san-francisco-japantown-california

https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/18/san-francisco-japantown-first-westfield-shopping-mall/

https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Nihonjin-Machi,_San_Francisco%27s_Japanese_People_Town

https://japantownculturaldistrict.org/about

https://www.sfjapantown.org/about-japantown/


San Jose Japantown

https://discovernikkei.org/en/journal/2025/3/28/nikkei-wo-megutte-59/

https://www.jtown.org/history

https://sanjosespotlight.com/fact-brief-is-san-joses-japantown-one-of-only-three-left-in-the-u-s/

https://littimetravel.com/san-jose-japantown/

https://www.jamsj.org/

https://www.kqed.org/arts/13904788/s


About Sawtelle Japantown Celebration

Sawtelle Japantown Celebration 2026, February 20-March 1

February 25, 2026 marks the 11th anniversary of  Los Angeles City’s official recognition of Sawtelle Japantown. In 2015, Los Angeles City Council voted to honor a petition request by the West Los Angeles community to rename the area Sawtelle Japantown in recognition of the history and legacy of the Japanese community. Sawtelle Japantown joined Little Tokyo, San Francisco and San Jose as one of four remaining Japantowns in the United States—all in California. Sawtelle Japantown Celebration (SJC) was established with the third anniversary in 2018 to commemorate and celebrate this longstanding ethnic minority community.


This annual not-for-profit grassroots event continues to grow while bridging the communities of Sawtelle, Little Tokyo, Santa Monica, Westwood, Rancho Park, Palms, Mar Vista, Culver City, Del Rey, San Gabriel, Crenshaw Square, Torrance, Gardena, Baldwin Hills and Pacoima.


The SJC 2026 banner is on display at Hashimoto Nursery at 1935 Sawtelle Blvd. and includes the legacy flower ‘quilt’ contributed in 2023 by students of Nora Sterry Elementary School and LAUSD’s first Japanese Dual Immersion Program in Region West.


This year’s 10-day Celebration begins Friday, February 20 and concludes Sunday, March 1. A special event will showcase UCLA Kyodo Taiko on Saturday, February 21, 12 Noon at LAFD Station #59 Training Facility Community Room at 2117 Butler Ave at Mississippi Ave which will conclude with one of three SPIN Giveaways following the performance. Two more SPIN Giveaways will take place on Sunday, February 22, 12 Noon at Nijiya Market Sawtelle and on Saturday, February 28, 12 Noon at Marukai Market WLA.

Our Logo

JANE SHIBATA - Local Girl Makes Good

Sawtelle Japantown born and raised local--Jane Shibata--worked with SJC to create the logo.   Jane Shibata is a part-time faculty member in the art department at Santa Monica College and runs a design business specializing in the lettering arts. She is also accomplished in Sumi-e, watercolor and colored pencil art.  Jane is a fine artist and dabbles in the book arts. 

NEW! 2026 SJC MERCHANTS & ‘CF’ CELEBRATION FRIENDS

  

Alloy Personal Training -WLA (CF)

11668 W Olympic BL SAWTELLE

https://alloypesonaltraining.com/location/west-la-ca/


BTC (Beef, Taco, Chicken) by Chef Kang (CF) 

12350 Washington PL MAR VISTA

https://chefkangbtc.com/


Emporium Thai 

1275 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.ethaicuisine.com/


Emporium Thai Market 

1653 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE 

https://www.emporiumthaimarket.com/


Girl Scout Troop 71885 Greater LA (Westwood Charter Elementary School) (CF)


Goodpeople (CF) 

11609 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.goodpeoplecoffeeco.com/


Il Vero Pasta Amore

123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.yelp.com/biz/vero-pasta-amore-los-angeles-2


Jade Rabbit (CF) 

2301 Santa Monica BL SANTA MONICA

https://www.eatjaderabbit.com/


James Jean (CF)

https://www.jamesjean.com/page-cv/


Julie Goes Green (CF) 

11140 Palms BL PALMS

https://www.juliegoesgreen.com/


Killer Kabob

11283 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://killerkabab.com/killerkababsantamonica


Killer Kabob 

806 W 8th ST DTLA

https://killerkabab.com/


Little Dynamite (CF) 

11736 Washington PL MAR VISTA 

https://www.littledynamitepizza.com/


Noodle St (CF) 

10936 Weyburn AV WESTWOOD

https://noodlestusa.com/


Olga’s Naturally Mexican Grill 

11106 Olympic BL WLA

https://www.yelp.com/biz/olgas-naturally-mexican-grill-los-angeles


Olga’s Naturally: Mexican & Vegan  

5808 Obama BL BALDWIN HILLS

https://www.yelp.com/biz/olgas-naturally-mexican-vegan-los-angeles-2


Sampa’s Pizza (CF) 

820 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA 

https://www.sampaspizza.com/


SFVJACC San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center (CF) 

12953 Branford ST Pacoima

https://www.sfvjacc.com/


Sanook Soi 38 Thai (CF) 

10915 Pico BL RANCHO PARK 

https://sanooksoi38.com/


Sidoh Café (CF) 

11102 Olympic BL WLA

https://www.yelp.com/biz/sidoh-cafe-los-angeles-2


Sprouts Farmers Market- Westwood (CF)

1751 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.sprouts.com/store/ca/los-angeles/westwood/


Superfast Copying & Binding (CF)

11964 Wilshire BL SAWTELLE

https://superfastcopying.com/contact-us/


The Mulberry (CF) 

1800 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE 

https://www.themulberrylosangeles.com/


Tenkaippin (CF) 

333 E 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.tenkaippin.com/


We Share Records 

2025 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE 

https://wesharerecords.com/


WLA Police Division Community Police Station 

1663 Butler AV SAWTELLE 

https://www.lapdonline.org/lapd-contact/west-bureau/west-los-angeles-community-police-station/


Zhangliang Malatang 

1834 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.yelp.com/biz/zhangliang-malatang-los-angeles-2

                                                            

WHAT'S IN STORE FOR 2026 - EVENTS & SUPPORT

  

SAWTELLE PARKING:  PLEASE OBSERVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN SAWTELLE AREA. PERMIT PARKING ONLY MON-FRI from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am & ALL-DAY SAT & SUN. Metered street parking & public lot parking @ Sawtelle/La Grange available. Mall parking restricted to mall businesses. 

BLACKBEARD'S CRAFTS HAS NEWLY REVISED METERS THAT LIMIT PARKING TO 15 MIN FROM 8 AM - 10 PM DAILY.


* MERCHANT PROMOTIONS are BACK!

* NEW! UCLA KYODO TAIKO!

* SPIN GIVEAWAYS are BACK!

* NEW! WLAPD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ETCHINGS & BICYCLE REGISTRATION/SAFETY!

* 11TH ANNIVERSARY 'SPECIAL' OFFERS ON WEDNESDAY, FEB 25!

* NEW! LANDMARK'S NUART THEATRE CINE INSOMNIA Friday Night 10:30 PM Showings - JAPANESE MINI-FILM FESTIVAL!

  

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February 20 – March 1, 2026 

SJC 2026 Merchant Promotions 

Multiple locations

Merchant promotions require a paper or digital version of the SJC 2026 List that can be accessed via the QR code or at https://SawtelleJTown.org . 

Special Front-Liner promotions for police, firefighters and medical workers also require ID and The List.


Saturday, February 21, 2026, 12 Noon 

UCLA Kyodo Taiko Performance

LAFD Station #59 Training Facility Community Room

2117 Butler Ave (@ Mississippi Ave)

The nation’s first collegiate taiko drumming team will give a special performance to promote the art of Japanese American taiko drumming and a respect for and an understanding of Japanese American culture. Seating is limited.

*An SJC 2026 SPIN Giveaway will follow. No receipts are required, but winners must be present. No cash prizes.


Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 12 Noon 

SJC 2026 SPIN Giveaway

Nijiya Market Sawtelle (storefront) – Only while giveaways last.

2130 Sawtelle Blvd.

Present an SJC 2026 Merchant/Celebration Friend receipt for a purchase dated February 20-22, 2026 for a giveaway prize. 

Limit one drawing per person per receipt.

*Security present and no cash prizes.


Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – 8 AM to 11 AM 

WLA Police Division Catalytic Converter Etching & Bicycle Safety/Registration

WLA Community Police Station - 11401 Iowa Ave. @ Purdue Ave.

This FREE event is spearheaded by WLAPD Senior Lead Officer Jose Bermudez who serves the Sawtelle Japantown community and is FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please allow about 15 minutes for the etching.  *There will be 'special' treats in store!

  

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – SJC 2026 11th Anniversary Day ‘SPECIALS’

· Bangkok BBQ Bowl  11281 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE—20% off w/flyer

· Cravings Mediterranean Cafe 10850 Wilshire BL #102 WESTWOOD—FREE drink w/$10 min purchase w/flyer

· Jenette Bras (CF) 11300 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE—FREE T-shirt w/SJC merchant or CF proof of purchase w/flyer

· Marugame Udon (CF) 2029 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE—15% off w/flyer

· Mr. Ramen (CF) 341 ½ E. 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO—FREE drink w/purchase & flyer

· NEW! Sampa’s Pizza (CF) 820 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA—Buy one get one 50% off w/flyer

· Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake (CF) 2130 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE—FREE Cheesecake Biscotti w/any purchase & flyer


Friday, February 27, 2026, 10:30 pm 

CINE INSOMNIA Friday Nights at the Landmark’s Nuart Theatre

Makoto Shinkai’s Japanese Anime “Weathering With You” (2019)

*The CINE INSOMNIA series continues with Japanese Cinema into March:

· March 6 – Juzo Itami’s Tampopo (1985, starring Nobuko Miyamoto and Tsutomu Yamazaki)

· March 13 - Hiroshi Inagaki’s Samurai I: Miyamoto Musashi (1954, starring Toshiro Mifune)

· March 20 - Toshiya Fujita’s Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance (1974, starring Meiko Kaji)

· March 27 - Yasujiro Ozu’s Tokyo Story (1953, starring Chishu Ryu)

https://www.landmarktheatres.com/events/1959-landmarks-nuart-theatre-cine-insomnia-late-shows/


Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 12 Noon 

SJC 2026 SPIN Giveaway

Marukai West Los Angeles (storefront) - Only while giveaways last.

12121 Pico Blvd.

Present an SJC 2026 Merchant/Celebration Friend receipt for a purchase dated February 20-28, 2026 for a giveaway prize. 

Limit one drawing per person per receipt.

*Security present and no cash prizes.

         

2026 CF 'CELEBRATION FRIENDS'--OLD AND NEW!

           

* Acology (CF) 1414 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA * NEW! BTC (Beef, Taco, Chicken) by Chef Kang (CF) 12350 Washington PL MAR VISTA *  BlackMarketLA (CF) 2060 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE * Bunkado 340 E. 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO * Cinefile Video (CF) 11280 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE * CoCo ICHIBANYA (CF) 1947 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE * Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CF) 11913 W. Olympic BL @ Bundy DR SAWTELLE * Fugetsu-Do(CF) 315 E. 1stST LITTLE TOKYO * Gashapon Bandai Official Store (CF) 2130 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE * Girl Scout Troop 235 Greater LA  (CF) * NEW! Girl Scout Troop 71885 Greater LA (Westwood Charter Elementary School) (CF) * Go for Broke - National Education Center (CF) 355 E. 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO * GOLFTEC West LA (CF) 3130 S. Sepulveda BL PALMS * NEW! Goodpeople 11609 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE * H & Y PLANNING, INC (CF) TORRANCE * Hongwanji Place 1311 W 37th St EXPOSITION PARK * Hinodeya 232 E 2ndST LITTLE TOKYO & 11127 Palms BL PALMS *NEW! Jade Rabbit (CF) 2301 Santa Monica BL SANTA MONICA * NEW! James Jean (CF) * JANM Japanese American National Museum (CF) 100 N Central AV LITTLE TOKYO * Japanese-City.com (CF) *  JFC International (CF) * NEW! Julie Goes Green (CF) 11140 Palms BL PALMS * Lady M (CF) 1947 “A” Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE * NEW! Little Dynamite (CF) 11736 Washington PL MAR VISTA * Loops Hair Studio (CF) 2130 Sawtelle BL 2nd FL SAWTELLE * Little Tokyo Community Council (CF) 106 ½ Judge John Aiso ST #172 LITTLE TOKYO * Lucky Strike (formerly Bowlero) Mar Vista (CF) 12125 Venice BL MAR VISTA * Marukai Market (CF) 123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka ST LITTLE TOKYO * Nora Sterry Elementary School (CF) 1730 Corinth AV SAWTELLE * Olympic Shop (CF) 246 E 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO  * Randy's Donuts (CF) 805 W Manchester BL INGLEWOOD * Sakae Sushi (CF) 1601 Redondo Beach BL GARDENA * NEW! SFVJACC San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center (CF) 12953 Branford ST Pacoima * San Gabriel Nursery & Florist (CF) 632 So. San Gabriel BL SAN GABRIEL * Shake Shack (CF) 501 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA * Skid Row-kyo Mission (CF) * Sprouts Farmers Market-Westwood (CF) 1751 Westwood BL WESTWOOD * Sunflower Farms Nursery (CF) 17609 So. Western AV GARDENA * NEW! UCLA Kyodo Taiko (CF) WESTWOOD * Superfast Copying & Binding 11964 Wilshire BL SAWTELLE * NEW! WLA Police Division 1663 Butler AV SAWTELLE * Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. (CF) * Yama Sushi Marketplace-WLA (CF) 11709 National BL MAR VISTA * Zojirushi America Corporation (CF) TORRANCE *


2026 SJC PROMOTIONS (INCLUDES EXTENDED OFFERS)

  

SAWTELLE PARKING:  PLEASE OBSERVE RESIDENTIAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN SAWTELLE AREA. PERMIT PARKING ONLY MON-FRI from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am & ALL-DAY SAT & SUN. Metered street parking & public lot parking @ Sawtelle/La Grange available. Mall parking restricted to mall businesses. 

BLACKBEARD'S CRAFTS HAS NEWLY REVISED METERS THAT LIMIT PARKING TO 15 MIN FROM 8 AM - 10 PM DAILY.

 

Allan's Pet Center—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: FREE goldfish w/flyer

3330 Pico BL SANTA MONICA (see EAST L.A.) 

Allan's Pet Center—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: FREE goldfish w/flyer

1256 So Atlantic BL EAST L.A. (see SANTA MONICA)

https://allanspetcenter.com/


NEW! Alloy Personal Training -WLA (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer; GOOD 4/1/2026 THRU 5/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

11668 W Olympic BL SAWTELLE

https://alloypersonaltraining.com/location/west-la-ca/


Amandine Patisserie Café —ONE TIME USE ONLY: 10% off w/flyer EXCLUDES HAPPY HOUR ITEMS 

12225 Wilshire BL SAWTELLE 

https://cafeamandine.com/


Anzu (CF)/Menya Tigre (CF)—DINE-IN ONLY: FREE 3 pc karaage w/any noodle order w/flyer

2012 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.anzu-usa.com/


Armstrong Garden Centers (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 20% off w/flyer; FREE seed packet w/purchase & flyer while supplies last 

3226 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA

https://www.armstronggarden.com/armstrong-garden-centers-santa-monica


Ban Ban Burger—10% off w/flyer 

 1644 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://banbanburger.com/


Bangkok BBQ Bowl—FREE drink w/rice bowl & flyer

11281 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://bangkokbbqbowl.com/


Bay Street Boards – Surf & Skate Store (CF)--GOOD THRU 03/01/2026: 30% off w/flyer; GOOD 03/02/2026 THRU 12/31/2026: 20% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 25% off w/ID & flyer *

3216 Santa Monica BL SANTA MONICA

https://baystreetboards.com/


Big-O Tires--GOOD THRU 3/1/2026: 15% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 20% off w/ID & flyer; GOOD 3/1/2026 THRU 12/31/2026:10% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 15% off w/ID & flyer 

11470 W. Gateway BL SAWTELLE

https://www.bigotires.com/location/ca/los-angeles/11470-gateway-blvd-90064/005768

https://www.facebook.com/BigOTiresLosAngeles005768/


BIG TOMY'S (CF)--$9.99 Chili burger + fries + small drink + tax w/flyer

11289 Pico BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/big-tomys-los-angeles


Blackbeard's Crafts (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/15/2026: 10% off w/flyer; Front-liner 15% off w/ID & flyer 

1820 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.blackbeardscrafts.com/


Bueller’s Bagels/St. Urbain Street Bagels (CF)—Buy 6 bagels get 2 FREE; Buy Baker’s Dozen of bagels get 4 FREE w/flyer

10840 W. Olympic BL WESTWOOD

https://www.buellersbagels.com/


Chinchikurin—OFF-MENU SPECIAL "Tompei-Yaki" (pork omelette) $13 w/flyer 

2119 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.chinchikurin-usa.com/


Churros Calientes (CF)--15% off per person per flyer; FREE Churros Calientes with any sandwich purchase per person per flyer; OFF-MENU SPECIAL 5 oz Chocolate Caliente per person per flyer *4% DISCOUNT FOR CASH 

11521 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.facebook.com/churroscalientesusa/

https://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-find-20101223-story.html


Cravings Mediterranean Cafe—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

10850 Wilshire BL #102 WESTWOOD

https://cravingsgrill.com/


Dim Sum House (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer 

1822 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.dimsumhousela.com/


El Super Taco—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: $10.99 Fish or chicken taco combo w/flyer; Front-Liner FREE agua fresca w/purchase & ID w/flyer  

11300 Pico BL @ Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-super-taco-los-angeles


NEW! Emporium Thai—10% off w/flyer 

1275 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.ethaicuisine.com/


NEW! Emporium Thai Market—10% off w/flyer 

1653 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.emporiumthaimarket.com/


Feast from the East (CF)—20% off w/flyer 

1949 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.ffte.com/


Greenview Thai (CF)--FREE potstickers w/$20 purchase w/flyer *

11870 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.greenviewthai.com/


Hashimoto Nursery (CF)—FREE red cyclamen w/$20 purchase & flyer 

1935 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.hashimotonursery.com/


Hop Li—10% off w/flyer 

11901 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.hoplila.com/locations


NEW!  Il Vero Pasta Amore—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

123 Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.yelp.com/biz/vero-pasta-amore-los-angeles-2


IHOP (CF)—15% off w/flyer

12115 Ohio AV SAWTELLE

https://restaurants.ihop.com/en-us/ca/los-angeles/breakfast-12115-ohio-ave-3347

* National Pancake Day - March 3, 2026

https://www.ihop.com/en/news/2026/ihop-crowns-the-first-tuesday-of-march-as-national-pancake-day


Izakaya Sasaya—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/promo code SJC2026 

11613 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.izakaya-sasaya.com/


Jackie’s Bakery—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off morning pastries w/flyer 

2221 Barry AV SAWTELLE

https://www.jackiesbakery.com/


Jenette Bras (CF)—10% off w/flyer

11300 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.jenettebras.com/


Juquila Restaurant —GOOD THRU 3/1/2026: 25% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 30% off w/ID & flyer; GOOD 3/2/2026 THRU 12/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 20% off w/ID & flyer  

11619 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.juquilarestaurantlosangeles.com/


Kagura—DINE-IN ONLY FREE ice green tea w/purchase & flyer 

1652 Cabrillo AV TORRANCE

https://kagurausa.com/?loc=torrance


Karteꓘ—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer; Front-Liner 20% off w/ID & flyer 

11480 W. Gateway BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/kartek-automotive-los-angeles-2


NEW!  Killer Kabob—10% off Regular menu item w/flyer 

11283 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://killerkabab.com/killerkababsantamonica

NEW! Killer Kabob—10% off Regular menu item w/flyer 

806 W 8thST DTLA

https://killerkabab.com/


Kim’s Restaurant—FREE 3 egg rolls + 3 almond cookies per $30 (pre-tax) order w/flyer

3860 #105 S. Crenshaw BL between Coliseum & W. 39th ST CRENSHAW

http://www.kims-restaurant.com/

 

KLT Floral—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 20% off w/flyer 

12014 Wilshire BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/klt-floral-los-angeles


Krav Maga Worldwide (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: One FREE trial class ($30 value) arranged by phone 

11400 W. Olympic BL SAWTELLE (see SHERMAN OAKS)

https://kravmagalosangeles.com/locations/west-la/


Krav Maga Worldwide (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: One FREE trial class ($30 value) arranged by phone 

15233 Ventura BL SHERMAN OAKS(see SAWTELLE)

https://kravmagalosangeles.com/locations/sherman-oaks/


Lady M—FREE tea latte or tea w/purchase of $30+ per transaction w/flyer 

1947 “A” Sawtelle Blvd SAWTELLE

https://www.ladym.com/boutiques/details/ca-sawtelle


Landmark's Nuart Theatre (CF)—FREE large popcorn for each paid admission w/flyer 

11272 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.landmarktheatres.com/our-locations/x00cw-landmark-nuart-theatre-west-los-angeles/


Lenzini's Pizza (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

12740 Culver BL DEL REY

https://www.lenzinispizzeria.com/


Lune Noir—10% off w/flyer EXCLUDES Marukyu Koyamaen Matcha 

2003 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://lunenoir-ca.com/


Mario’s Pizza—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: $25 Pepperoni L-16” pizza + Caesar salad + garlic bread w/flyer 

4510 Inglewood BL CULVER CITY

https://mariospizzaculvercityca.com/


Marugame Udon (CF)—10% off w/flyer 

2029 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/


Marukai Market WLA (CF)—In-store specials 

12121 Pico BL SAWTELLE

https://www.marukai.com/pages/west-los-angeles


Mashti Malone's Exotic Ice Cream (CF)—20% off EVERYTHING w/flyer 

1898 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://mashtimalones.com/


Midoh (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: DINE-IN ONLY FREE Kushi katsu w/flyer 

2130 Sawtelle BL 2nd FL SAWTELLE

https://group.bishamon-ten.com/midoh-locations/midoh2/


Mike's Deli—10% off w/flyer 

https://www.mikesdelionline.com/


Mr. Ramen (CF)—15% off w/flyer

341 ½ E. 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.mrramendtla.com/


Mitsuwa Marketplace Santa Monica (CF)—In-store specials

3760 So Centinela AV

https://mitsuwa.com/sm/


MT Auto (CF) Toyota & Lexus Specialist (Former head mechanic at Toyota's Gardena Headquarters) —GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off oil change w/flyer *

1939 W. Artesia BL near Western AV GARDENA

https://mt-auto.vercel.app/


Neveria El Oasis (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/31/2026: 20% off w/flyer 

11813 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://neveria-el-oasis.square.site/


Nickel Mine, The (CF)—25% off w/flyer, EXCLUDES Happy Hour items; Front-Liner FREE drink w/ID & flyer  

11363 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://nickelmine.com/


Nijiya Market Sawtelle (CF)—In-store specials 

 2130 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.nijiya.com/


Nijiya Market Little Tokyo (CF)—In-store specials 

124 Japanese Village Plaza Mall LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.nijiya.com/search/little+tokyo


NEW! Noodle St (CF)—DINE-IN ONLY 20% off w/flyer 

10936 Weyburn AV WESTWOOD

https://noodlestusa.com/


NEW! Olga’s Naturally Mexican Grill—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 20% off tacos, burritos & quesadillas w/flyer 

11106 Olympic BL WLA

https://www.yelp.com/biz/olgas-naturally-mexican-grill-los-angeles


NEW! Olga’s Naturally: Mexican & Vegan—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 20% off tacos, burritos & quesadillas w/flyer 

5808 Obama BL BALDWIN HILL

https://www.olgasnaturally.com/


Only The Lonely (CF)—20% off Only The Lonely-branded merchandise w/flyer 

2025 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://shoponlythelonely.com/


Plank 47 Pizza (CF)—GOOD THRU 5/31/2026: 15% off w/flyer 

4551 So. Centinela AV DEL REY

https://www.facebook.com/plank47pizza/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/plank-47-los-angeles


Pop-LT Popkiller Flagship (CF)—VALID IN-STORE ONLY 10% off reg price w/digital flyer, offer cannot be combined, discount sales final

349 E 2nd ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.golittletokyo.com/location/pop-little-tokyo/


Popkiller Second (CF)—VALID IN-STORE ONLY 10% off reg price w/digital flyer, offer cannot be combined, discount sales final 

343 E 2nd ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.popkiller.us/


Rafu Bussan (CF)—10% off $25+ purchase w/flyer, excludes food, books, red tag/sale items 

414 E. 2ndST @ Honda Plaza LITTLE TOKYO

https://rafubussaninc.com/


Ramenya (CF)—GOOD ONLY FEB 20-22, 27, 28 & MAR 1; 10% off w/flyer

11660 Gateway BL SAWTELLE  

https://ramenya-la.com/


Record Surplus (CF)—10% off used CDs w/flyer 

12436 Santa Monica Blvd @ Centinela AV SAWTELLE

https://www.recordsurplusla.com/


Rita’s Ice Custard Happiness (CF)—10% off w/flyer 

11134 Palms BL @ Sepulveda BL PALMS

https://www.ritasice.com/location/ritas-of-west-la-ca/


Rutt’s Hawaiian Café & Catering (CF)—20% off online EXPRESS ORDER w/Promo Code SJC2026 for EXPRESS Dine-in or take-out 

11707 Washington PL MAR VISTA

https://ruttscatering.com/


Saffron & Rose Persian Ice Cream (CF)—25% off any in-store scoops w/flyer 

1387 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://saffronrosepersianicecream.com/locations/


Sakura Restaurant (CF)—GOOD FEB 24-26 DINE-IN ONLY; FREE edamame or ice cream w/flyer

4545 So. Centinela AV DEL REY

https://sakura-japanese.res-menu.net/


NEW! Sampa’s Pizza (CF)—NO DELIVERY 15% off w/flyer 

820 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA

https://www.sampaspizza.com/


NEW! Sanook Soi 38 Thai (CF)—15% off w/flyer 

10915 Pico BL RANCHO PARK

https://sanooksoi38.com/meet-chef-lee/#story


7 Miles Tea Lab—Buy one get 30% off any 2nd drink w/flyer 

2010 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/7-miles-tea-lab-los-angeles


Shoe Comfort (CF)—GOOD THRU 02/19/2027: $20 off per pair w/flyer 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/shoe-comfort-los-angeles-2


NEW! Sidoh Café (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/1/2026: FREE Concha ‘seashelll pastry’ w/any purchase & flyer; GOOD 3/2/2026 THRU 12/31/2026: 50% off Concha ‘seashell pastry’ w/any purchase & flyer 

11102 Olympic BL WLA 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/sidoh-cafe-los-angeles-2

https://www.instagram.com/sidohcafewla/


Sonoritas Prime Tacos (CF)—20% off w/flyer; Front Liner FREE churro w/purchase w/ID & flyer 

2004 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.sonoritastacos.com/


Subway—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer  

11275 Santa Monica BL @Sawtelle SAWTELLE

https://restaurants.subway.com/united-states/ca/los-angeles/11275-santa-monica-blvd


Subway—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer 

2408 S. Barrington AV @ Pico BL SAWTELLE

https://restaurants.subway.com/united-states/ca/los-angeles/2408-s-barrington-ave


NEW! Superfast Copying & Binding (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/1/2026 15% off w/flyer; GOOD FROM 3/2/2026; $75 A-Frame special  (Reg $130) w/flyer WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

11964 Wilshire BL SAWTELLE

https://superfastcopying.com/contact-us/


Tacomiendo (CF)—15% off w/flyer 

4502 Inglewood BL CULVER CITY

https://www.yelp.com/biz/tacomiendo-culver-city


Tak’s Coffee Shop (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: $1 off $15 order or $2 off $16 order w/flyer 

3870 #101 Crenshaw BL between Coliseum & W. 39th ST CRENSHAW

https://www.facebook.com/takscoffeeshop/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/taks-coffee-shop-los-angeles


Tasty Noodle—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer  

2117 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.tastynoodlehouse.us/


Teddy's Cafe (CF)—GOOD THRU 3/1/2026: CASH ONLY ‘Special’ $7.50 Westside Favorite w/flyer; GOOD 3/2/2026 THRU 12/31/2026: CASH ONLY ‘Special’ $8.50 Westside Favorite w/flyer 

12043 W. Pico BL SAWTELLE

https://www.yelp.com/biz/teddys-cafe-los-angeles


10 Speed Coffee (CF)—15% off retail w/flyer 

1947 #B Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.10speedcoffee.com/sawtelle


NEW! Tenkaippin (CF)- "The original 'Kotteri Ramen since 1971. Created in Kyoto Japan."—20% off ramen w/flyer 

333 E 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.tenkaippin.com/


Tenkatori (CF)—GOOD THRU 12/31/2026: 10% off w/flyer

 2130 Sawtelle Blvd 2nd FL SAWTELLE

https://www.tenkatoriwla.com/


NEW! The Mulberry (CF)—50% off the 1st drink w/flyer 

1800 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.themulberrylosangeles.com/


Top Tier Treats (CF)—1 FREE Regular cupcake w/purchase of $5 or more w/flyer 

11511 W. Pico BL SAWTELLE

https://toptiertreats.com/

https://toptiertreats.com/about-us/


Tuk Tuk Thai—10% off w/flyer 

1630 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.tuktukthailosangeles.com/


Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake (CF)—10% off w/flyer 

2130 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.uncletetsu-us.com/location/japanese-cheesecake-sawtelle-ca


Volcano Tea House (CF) - Established 2001.—GOOD THRU 3/15/2026: 20% off w/flyer

2111 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.volcanoteahouse2111.com/


NEW!  We Share Records - DJ Tsugu's pop-up turns 'brick & mortar'.—10% off w/flyer

2025 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://wesharerecords.com/


Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery (Established in 1949 by George Yamaguchi and his wife.)—‘Daily Specials’ w/flyer 

1905 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://yamaguchinursery.com/


NEW!  Zhangliang Malatang—10% off w/flyer

1834 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.yelp.com/biz/zhangliang-malatang-los-angeles-2


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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our SJC 2026 Community Friends

Special Recognition for 2026 Special Community Friends

*  SJC IS INDEBTED TO IMRAN & DARRIN AT SUPERFAST COPYING & BINDING (formerly Copy Depot) FOR SUPERFAST'S DEDICATION & PROFESSIONALISM IN GETTING THE PRINT JOBS DONE 'SUPERFAST'!


Superfast Copying & Binding (formerly Copy Depot on Sawtelle)  (CF)
*  Thank You, Imran & Darrin!

11964 Wilshire BL WEST LA

https://superfastcopying.com/


Japanese-City.com (CF)

https://www.japanese-city.com/


Marukai West Los Angeles (CF)

12121 Pico BL SAWTELLE

https://marukai.com/pages/west-los-angeles


Mitsuwa Marketplace-Santa Monica (CF)

376- So Centinela BL MAR VISTA

https://mitsuwa.com/sm/


Nijiya Market (CF)

2130 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.nijiya.com/


Nora Sterry Elementary School (CF)

1730 Corinth AV SAWTELLE

https://norasterryes.lausd.org/?cfredir=


Acology (CF)

1414 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA 

https://www.acology.com/


Alloy Personal Training -WLA (CF)

11668 W Olympic BL SAWTELLE

https://alloypesonaltraining.com/location/west-la-ca/


NEW! BTC (Beef, Taco, Chicken) by Chef Kang (CF)

12350 Washington PL MAR VISTA

https://chefkangbtc.com/


Bunkado (CF)

340 E 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.bunkadoonline.com/


CoCo ICHIBANYA (CF)

1947 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://ichibanyausa.com/sawtelle/


Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CF)

11913 Olympic Blvd @ Bundy SAWTELLE

(310) 914-9564

https://www.coffeebean.com/stores/ca/los-angeles/11913-w-olympic-blvd


Fugetsu-Do (CF)

315 E 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.fugetsu-do.com/


Gashapon Bandai Official (CF)

2130 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/gashapon-los-angeles

 

Girl Scout Troop 235 Greater LA (CF)

Girl Scout Troop Troop 71885 Greater LA (Westwood Charter Elementary School) (CF)

https://www.girlscoutstoday.org/en/get-involved/join/find-a-troop.html


Go For Broke-National Education Center (CF)

355 E 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://goforbroke.org/


GOLFTEC West LA (CF)

3130 So. Sepulveda BL PALMS

https://www.golftec.com/golf-lessons/los-angeles/west-la


Goodpeople (CF) 

11609 Santa Monica BL SAWTELLE

https://www.goodpeoplecoffeeco.com/


H & Y PLANNING, INC (CF)

https://h-yplanning.com/


IHOP (CF)

12115 Ohio AVE SAWTELLE

https://www.ihop.com/en/menu


Jade Rabbit (CF) 

2301 Santa Monica BL SANTA MONICA

https://www.eatjaderabbit.com/


James Jean (CF)

https://www.jamesjean.com/page-cv/


JANM Japanese American National Museum (CF) 

100 N Central AV LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.janm.org/


JFC International, Inc. (CF)

https://www.jfc.com/


Julie Goes Green (CF) 

11140 Palms BL PALMS

https://www.juliegoesgreen.com/


Little Dynamite (CF) 

11736 Washington PL MAR VISTA 

https://www.littledynamitepizza.com/


Little Tokyo Community Council (CF)

https://littletokyola.org/


Loops Hair Studio (CF)

2130 Sawtelle BL 2nd FL SAWTELLE

https://www.loopshairstudio.com/


Lucky Strike/Bowlero Mar Vista (CF)

13125 Venice BL MAR VISTA

https://www.luckystrikeent.com/location/lucky-strike-mar-vista


Marugame Udon Sawtelle (CF)

2029 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.marugameudon.com/locations/sawtelle/


Noodle St (CF) 

10936 Weyburn AV WESTWOOD

https://noodlestusa.com/


Olympic Shop (CF)

246 E 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.yelp.com/biz/olympic-shop-los-angeles-2

  

Record Surplus (CF)

12436 Santa Monica Blvd @ Centinela AV SAWTELLE

https://www.recordsurplusla.com/


Sakae Sushi (CF)

1601 Redondo Beach BL GARDENA

https://www.yelp.com/biz/sakae-sushi-gardena


Sampa’s Pizza (CF) 

820 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA 

https://www.sampaspizza.com/


SFVJACC San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center (CF) 

12953 Branford ST Pacoima

https://www.sfvjacc.com/


San Gabriel Nursery & Florist (CF)

632 So. San Gabriel BL SAN GABRIEL

https://sgnursery.com/

 

Sanook Soi 38 Thai (CF) 

10915 Pico BL RANCHO PARK 

https://sanooksoi38.com/


Shake Shack (CF)

501 Wilshire BL SANTA MONICA

https://shakeshack.com/location/santa-monica-ca#/


Sidoh Café (CF) 

11102 Olympic BL WLA

https://www.yelp.com/biz/sidoh-cafe-los-angeles-2


Skid Row-kyo Mission (Little Tokyo Dance Club) (CF)

https://skidrow-kyo.org/

https://ltdanceclub.org/


Sprouts Farmers Market- Westwood (CF)

1751 Westwood BL WESTWOOD

https://www.sprouts.com/store/ca/los-angeles/westwood/


Sunflower Farms Nursery (CF)

17609 So. Western AV GARDENA

https://sunflowerfarmsnursery.com/


Superfast Copying & Binding (CF)

11964 Wilshire BL SAWTELLE

https://superfastcopying.com/contact-us/


10 Speed Coffee (CF)

1947 #B Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE

https://www.10speedcoffee.com/sawtelle


The Mulberry (CF) 

1800 Sawtelle BL SAWTELLE 

https://www.themulberrylosangeles.com/


Tenkaippin (CF) 

333 E 1st ST LITTLE TOKYO

https://www.tenkaippin.com/


Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. (CF)

https://wismettacusa.com/


Yama Sushi Marketplace-WLA (CF)

11709 National BL MAR VISTA

https://www.yamasushimarketplace.com/


ZojirushI America Corporation (CF)

https://www.zojirushi.com/

SJC LEGACY BUSINESSES

Tak's Coffee Shop


3870 #101 South Crenshaw Blvd (between Coliseum & W. 39th Street) 

CRENSHAW SQUARE

(323) 295-0195

Tuesday - Sunday  6:30 am to 2 pm (last order 1:15 pm)


Of Carhops & Cafeterias 'To Live and Dine in L.A.' Paul Mejia (NEWSWEEK July 20, 2015) ...one can see a curious smattering of breakfast selections at Tak's Coffee Shop; alongside the all-American patty melt, the café serves up the likes of Tommy's moco loco, oyako donburi and steak ranchero. It's entirely representative of its surrounding Inglewood, which was at first a hub for Japanese-Americans after World War II and evolved into a predominantly Latino and African-American neighborhood. Tak's chef Chino Bravo started as a dishwasher at another former beloved restaurant in the area, the Holiday Bowl, and learned to cook Japanese and Chinese fare from its chef while learning English. When the Bowl shuttered in 2000, Bravo scooped up those traditional recipes and took them to Tak's, splicing the menu with breakfast staples from his native Mexico to create a fusion as richly mixed-up as L.A.'s populace. 

https://takscoffeeshop.com/

"Breakfast at Tak's" by Tadashi Nakamura

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVIjRjwmXh0

https://www.pbssocal.org/history-society/not-bowling-alone-how-the-holiday-bowl-in-crenshaw-became-an-integrated-leisure-space

https://medium.com/intersections-south-la/a-leimert-park-diner-preserves-memories-of-a-once-vibrant-japanese-american-community-76cff355b8e

https://www.laweekly.com/loco-moco-at-taks-coffee-shop/

https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/where-to-find-remnants-of-crenshaws-japanese-american-history

https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/episodes/from-little-tokyo-to-crenshaw



San Gabriel Nursery & Florist

632 South San Gabriel Blvd  (north of Mission Road) SAN GABRIEL

(626) 286-3783 or 286-0787

Daily 9 am to 5 pm

(Call ahead on rainy days.)


San Gabriel Nursery & Florist is one of Southern California's largest and most complete garden centers. We have been family-owned and operated since the nursery was founded in 1923. Our many years of experience include extensive knowledge about the plants, climate and growing conditions conducive to Southern California...

https://sgnursery.com/about


Rita's Ice Custard Happiness

NEW LOCATION

11134 Palms Blvd @ Sepulveda Blvd PALMS

(310) 445-3939

Daily 12 pm to 10 pm

*Certified Kosher


It started in the summer of 1984...

https://www.ritasice.com/about-us/

Bowlero Mar Vista is now 'LUCKY STRIKE'

12125 Venice Blvd  MAR VISTA

(310) 391-5288

Sunday 11 am - 2 pm

Monday & Tuesday  4 pm - 12 am

https://www.bowlero.com/location/bowlero-mar-vista

Zojirushi America Corporation

https://www.zojirushi.com/

Kim's Restaurant

3860 #105 S. Crenshaw Blvd (between Coliseum & W. 39th Street)  CRENSHAW SQUARE

(323) 294-6677

Tuesday - Saturday  11 am to 9 pm

Sunday  11 am to 8 pm

Closed Sunday & Holidays

* NEARLY 60 YEARS IN CRENSHAW SQUARE *

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