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Sharing our history.

LITTLE TOKYO HISTORICAL SOCIETY was launched in 2006 by members of the Little Tokyo community including nonprofit organizations, business owners, activists, residents, researchers and history buffs.  LTHS is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit all-volunteer organization committed to documenting Japanese American and Japanese history and heritage through various means such as discovered archival collections, vintage photos, and advocating for Historical-Cultural monument designations, and dedicated naming sites.  LTHS shares its findings through exhibits, publications, video, programs and workshops.

Today, LTHS provides a place for those who want to learn more, share family histories, and defend the legacy of LT.  Join LTHS and become a part of the living narrative ensuring the existence of Little Tokyo as the cultural soul of the Japanese American community. 

OUR MISSION

LITTLE TOKYO HISTORICAL SOCIETY (LTHS) strives to honor, preserve, and share the unique 135-year history and culture of Little Tokyo through:

Preserving and maintaining its status as an ethnic heritage neighborhood by researching, discovering, verifying, and documenting historical resources buildings, cultural sites, family histories and personal stories of Little Tokyo and its residents.

Collaborating with people and organizations who want to be an active part of the continuing efforts in LT to promote justice, survival, and quality of life for residents, legacy businesses and institutions, and the JA community.