Little Tokyo Talks Podcast

10/22/2022

New Episode! Little Tokyo locals share stories about their spooky encounters in J-town. Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

https://www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/ep-10-spooky-little-tokyo-halloween-special

Strange happenings and friendly ghosts in Little Tokyo

10/21/2022

We're so excited! 🎃🎃

10/04/2022

::NEW EPISODE::
Author Debbi Michiko Florence tells us about the inspiration behind the Jasmine Toguchi chapter book series as Walter learns more about the importance of diversity and Japanese American representation in children’s literature.

https://www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-09-debbi-michiko-florence

Sansei author writes books starring JA kids and teens

09/30/2022

Hi everyone!

I’m working on a project and I was hoping to get some help!

If you have any spooky stories about Little Tokyo or spooky experiences in Little Tokyo could you please send me a message or if you know anyone who’d be willing to talk to me about spooky Little Tokyo/ghost stories please let me know!

Thanks!

08/05/2022

New Episode! We're super excited to introduce you to the new member of our Little Tokyo Talks team! Meet our new sound editor, Kaz Mogi, as he tell us more about his life as a musician and content creator.
www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-08-kaz-mogi

In episode 8, we introduce you to the newest member of the Little Tokyo Talks team, Kaz Mogi! We learn more about our sound editor’s life as a musician and content creator while he tells us what it’s like to be part of the Ghost of Tsushima soundtrack and shares a few recommendations for delicio...

07/12/2022

NEW EPISODE! You loved Art Ishii's episode, so it's time for the grandson edition! In episode 7, Ryan Ishii talks about growing up in J-Town and fills us in on his recent involvement in the collegiate Nikkei community.

www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-07-ryan-ishii

recent UCSB grad brings Little Tokyo community spirit to collegiate Nikkei organizations

06/01/2022

NEW EPISODE!
Walter Nishinaka finally gets a chance to meet taiko artist Tomomi Hongo of LA Mugen Taiko as she prepares for the upcoming LA Taiko Festival!

https://www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-06-tomomi-hongo

local instructor brings different generations of taiko players together for upcoming event, LA Taiko Festival

04/21/2022

Kraig Kenta Saito, our guest from episode 5, will be performing with his taiko group, Kishin Daiko at East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, Inc. 's 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival this Saturday! More details about the event here: https://www.esgvjcc.org/2022-cherry-blossom-festival/

Listen to Kraig's episode on your way to West Covina! :)

www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-05-kraig-kenta-saito

The East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center is partnering with Plaza West Covina to bring you the 2022 West Covina Cherry Blossom Festival. This annual festival marks the beginning of spring; the newly emerging blossoms representing hope, beauty, and new life.Join us on Saturday, April 23,...

04/19/2022

NEW EPISODE!!
Listen to Kraig Kenta Saito and Walter Nishinaka bond over their shared passion for taiko and fond memories of local festivals, 90s Little Tokyo, and mutual friends in episode 5 of our podcast!

www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-05-kraig-kenta-saito

04/18/2022

Looking for something to do on Tuesday nights in J-town? Listen to what Jiro does and join the party Terasaki Budokan - Little Tokyo Service Center! Check out episode 4 here:
https://www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-4-jiro-maestu

04/14/2022

Olympian Sakura Kokumai' s dedication to karate and the community always inspires us! Get to know our dear friend Sakura as she talks to us about martial arts, competition, and travel in episode 3! https://www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-03-sakura-kokumai

04/11/2022

Local security guard Joseph Smith always has interesting stories about Little Tokyo to share. Listen to a few of them on episode 2 of Little Tokyo Talks!

https://www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-02-joseph-smith

(Sensitive content warning for episode 2. Please be advised.)

story time with your local security guard

04/06/2022

Have you had a chance to listen to Walter's interview with his karate instructor, Art Ishii? Sensei always shares interesting stories with his students at his dojo, Matsubayashi-Ryu Karate-Do of Little Tokyo, so we're thankful that he was willing to share some on our podcast, too!

Check it out here: https://www.littletokyotalks.com/episodes/episode-01-art-ishii

Martial arts, LA neighborhoods, and activism with karate instructor Art Ishii

04/04/2022

Join Walter Nishinaka as he explores Japanese American culture in Los Angeles through conversations with community members and friends. The Little Tokyo Talks Podcast is now streaming on your favorite podcast apps. Check out www.littletokyotalks.com for more info!