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Located in Gardena, CA, yakitori restaurant with an open kitchen & counter seating for yakitori plates & other Japanese classics prepared by Chef/Owner Shoji Ishikawa since 1990
Located in Sawtelle, CA, traditional sashimi, rolls & entrees, with a sushi bar + casual, comforting ambiance
Jus' Poke is an ohana-owned, authentic, Hawaiian poke restaurant located in Redondo Beach, CA. We pride ourselves in serving only the best cuts of fish in our traditional ohana recipes.
Bakery & cafe with a creative menu of French & Japanese-inspired pastries, based in Torrance, CA
SF Bay Area grassroots nonprofit creating art for AAPI community care. Driven by creativity, community, and shared love of food
Based in SoCal, influenced by French and Japanese baking methods and take pride in making tasty, imaginative treats.
MIXER INK is a high end screen printing and digital direct to garment facility in Los Angeles, CA focusing on quality for over 20 years, specializing in team outfitting and apparel printing.
Crafting home fragrances depicting nostalgic memories close to Asian roots. Hand poured all-natural soy candles, made in California.
Eco-conscious soy candles for the everyday life. Hand poured in small batched in the heart of Los Angeles, California.
The original boba scented candle with milk tea, asian snack, and seasonally inspired scents.
Japanese inspired scents, candles, room sprays, and apparel. Located in the second floor of Bunkado in Little Tokyo, LA.
Based in Seattle, Japanese American candles + shower steamers brand. Retail / candle studio, Seattle candle refills, and candle making events.
Ceramic pieces handmade in LA with custom orders available. Dishwasher, microwave & oven safe.
Alyson Iwamoto is a native Los Angeles ceramic artist, working in clay for 20 years, deeply influenced by her Japanese heritage + LA roots. For nearly a decade, Alyson was a ceramics instructor to children at Inner-City Arts, a non-profit organization.
Named after the phrase “Lingua Franca,” meaning “common language” Franca has its roots in the multicultural heritage of their co-owners to create playful + modern ceramic products that allow for the appreciation of details without overloading the senses.
A Vietnamese-American owned company making candles inspired by the founders' heritage + personal experiences. Sach represents the LA-based Vietnamese-American couple's hope of creating meaningful, worthwhile products that also happen to be eco-friendly.
Candles, bodycare, and home goods focused on mental health and awareness, LGBTQIA+, Womxn-owned
Luxury candles inspired by Asian flavors poured in New York City. Toxin, Paraben, & Phthalate-free.
Husband and wife duo turned to candle making/creating as an escape from the chaos of the Intensive Care Units (ICU) both worked in as Registered Nurses (RN). Whispering Wicks, reminiscent of the wooden wicks used, also donates 5% of sales to a non-profit each quarter.
Kuzu is a small home studio based in Los Angeles, CA with the goal to share the vision of the intersection of design, scale, texture, + function through beautiful handmade ceramics.
The oldest store in Chinatown, New York. Home to community initiative, W.O.W. Project, with a mission to sustain ownership over Chinatown's future by growing, protecting + preserving Chinatown's creative culture through arts, culture, + activism.
Pine Tree & Myrtle is a small-batch home goods studio with a philosophy to create something that doesn't just clutter your house - an item that will be cherished and used, then used again + again. Shop candles + gift sets.
Handmade candles, diffusers, perfumes, and car air fresherners committed to sustainability and ethically sourcing products.
Iwalani’s Creations is a Native Hawaiian, woman owned business specializing in eco-friendly jewelry, stationery, hair accessories & home essentials.
Jewelry, art, apparel drawing inspiration from precious memories made both in California and in Beijing. Based in Brooklyn.
Handbags and accessories designed to be deceptively practical so you can be effortlessly impeccable
The creators of the original SPLASH-PROOF travel bags, ALOHA Collection pouches are perfect to stow damp swimsuits, active wear post workout, accident-prone toiletries when traveling, make-up, and are most commonly used as a fun clutch.
Sunglasses made for various nose bridges, widths and adjustable frames to provide the perfect fit for every woman. Hawaiian owned
Female owned and operated small shop based in Los Angeles. A demi-fine jewelry brand that focuses on high quality jewelry that is easily accessible.
Founded by two women, a functional tote with Asian inspired prints and designs. Totes are designed with an inner pocket protected by a zipper.
Everyday wear jewelry with high-quality materials to last forever. They are simple, delicate, and sophisticated to complete your daily look.
Built around principles of making carefully considered, purpose driven, foundation pieces you can depend on. Handbags made exceptionally with animal-free materials.
A mix of handmade + curated jewelry that can be worn everyday while being affordable. Perfect for the everyday minimalist
Handmade jewlery, Japanese Canadian owned. Currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Using 14k gold-filled, .925 sterling silver and gold & silver plated metals, freshwater pearls, Czech glass beads, and vintage glass and lucite beads from France, Germany and Czech Republic.
Frustrated by the lack of comfortable eyewear options for diverse face shapes + sizes, the female duo teamed up to create an innovative approach to fit + design.
The cutest hair accessories/uniquely designed hair claws proudly manufactured in China to commit to furthering responsible manufacturing practices.
Handmade statement + simple jewelry. All of Littlest & Co.’s beautiful pieces are wrapped + ready to be gifted.
Minimal, versatile, 18k-24k gold filled jewelry pieces. Filipina mother owned.
Hand-marbled, formed, + assembled statement jewelry with minimal design that focuses on earth tones + geometrical shapes.
Vintage, estate and pre-loved solid gold jewelry (10k - 18k). Japanese American woman owned.
Fukagawa has served the Japanese community in Gardena for more than 30 years. Giving you a taste of Japan right in LA for an authentic Japanese breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Located in Artesia and San Gabriel, thoughtful Asian American food, beverage, & design to inspire & uplift.
Located in Phoenix, Arizona, ramen shop known for their Paitan ramen opened by ex NOBU chef
A Ramen Izayaka Restaurant with also various menu's such as our rice dishes. Our menu consists of over 100 items and you can either enjoy eating ramen or drink and dine with our hand made appetizers.
Authentic Japanese Cuisine & Sake Bar located in Los Angeles, CA with sushi, rolls, ramen, soba, udon, and yakisoba. They also own a Japanese bakery called 'Roji Bakery' right next door.
Their menu offers a variety of tasty sushi creations and traditional Peruvian dishes, along with unique selections which highlight the Japanese influence in Peruvian cuisine.
With two locations in Torrance and known for their soba, an eatery preparing traditional Japanese soups, noodles, rice dishes & fish.
Akane Chaya is an authentic Japanese Restaurant that has been proudly serving in the heart of Gardena and beyond since 1991 with Japanese-style pasta dishes, curries & combination meals offered in a subdued atmosphere.
Noodle house serving an udon-focused menu of Japanese comfort food in a traditional setting.
Located in Gardena, compact, family owned izakaya since 1997. Low-key sushi spot dishing tempura, Japanese entrees & housemade noodles.
Located in Downtown LA, serving Japanese comfort food from tonkatsu to their beloved House Special for over 40 years.
Located in Little Tokyo, ramen & other Japanese comfort food, popular with late-night diners.
Located in Little Tokyo, chill gastropub with American & Asian food, like burgers & sushi, plus beer & cocktails.
Located in Gardena, quaint, casual eatery & bakery featuring Japanese-influenced pasta dishes & housemade breads.
Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Little Tokyo's nighborhood bar focusing on Japanese whisky and craft cocktails.
Located in Gardena, CA, down-to-earth noodle bar offering a traditional Japanese menu of ramen soups & rice dishes.
Azay is the homecoming of Chef Akira as he explores the intersection of history, cuisine, and community in the former space of Anzen Hardware, Little Tokyo with Japanese French cuisine.
Run by a single sushi chef, where you can experience and taste authentic Japanese sushi in SoCal. Omakase available.
Family owned and operated in Gardena, California since 1962 serving sushi with a homey taste that evokes family gatherings, celebrations and summer picnics. Their signature white box tied with a green string offers just six varieties: ebi, norimaki, inari, saba, California roll and tamago.
If you're looking for a chirashi bowl or some fresh nigiri, Sushi Yoshi is the spot to go to. Run by a single sushi chef and, currently this restaurant is takeout only.
Located in Buena Park, a farm to table restaurant utilizing produce from their farm.Jake and Tetsuko take pride in bringing their community together through quality food, living a healthy lifestyle and giving back.
Founded in 1956, the last remaining Japanese restaurant in Boyle Heights serving Japanese comfort food. The restaurant can still be found at its original location on East First Street, two blocks east of Soto. Fifty-six years later, the warm mojo of the small dining area radiates the Japanese tradition of Boyle Heights.
Neighborhood corner store with LA inspired sandwiches along with local coffee and tea located in Koreatown, LA.
A bento restaurant in LA, Guzzu Bento-Ya takes influence from Japanese tradition & Los Angeles lifestyle to create a unique experience thru food and art.
Located in Torrance, CA, a family owned sushi restaurant with traditional Japanese interior dedicated to creating community.
Located in Gardena, CA, traditional edomae-style sushi restaurant. Serving the community since 1978.
Located in Redondo Beach, family-owned handcrafted oversized gluten free cookie shop
Female owned business based in Los Angeles hand crafting Moringa infused organic food in small batches. Filipina-American
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