Little Tokyo Talks

By Little Tokyo Talks

Join Walter Nishinaka as he explores Japanese American culture in Los Angeles through conversations with community members and friends.... more

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Little Tokyo Talks episodes:

October 22, 2022 Ep. 10: Spooky Little Tokyo (Halloween Special)
It’s scary story time with the Little Tokyo locals as they share their encounters with the spirits that haunt J-town. Listen to find out where you might encounter a friendly ghost during your next visit to Little Tokyo.
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44min
October 04, 2022 Ep. 9: Debbi Michiko Florence
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.
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49min
August 05, 2022 Ep. 8: Kaz Mogi
Meet our new sound editor, Kaz Mogi! Kaz tells us about life as a musician and content creator while he chats with us about everything from Little Tokyo dessert spots to recording the Ghost of Tsushima soundtrack.
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1h 6min
July 12, 2022 Ep. 7: Ryan Ishii
In episode 7, Walter chats with Ryan Ishii, a recent college grad and true LA local. After discussing how Walter watched Ryan and his friends grow up in J-Town, Ryan fills us in on his involvement with the collegiate Nikkei community during his years at UCSB.
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58min
June 01, 2022 Ep. 6: Tomomi Hongo
Tomomi Hongo of LA Mugen Taiko shares what it was like to grow up with taiko, and how her experiences, education, and family have influenced the way that she teaches and performs. We also learn more about her upcoming event, LA Taiko Festival (lataikofestival.com).

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53min
April 19, 2022 Ep. 5: Kraig Kenta Saito
Taiko performer and instructor Kraig Kenta Saito shares his passion for Japanese American festivals like Nisei Week and Obon while reminiscing about Little Tokyo in the 90s and 00s.
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51min
April 04, 2022 Ep. 4: Jiro Maestu
Jiro Maestu, founder of Poche Studio based in Little Tokyo, talks about the origins and aspirations of Little Tokyo Table Tennis, a new community program at the Terasaki Budokan.

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56min
April 04, 2022 Ep. 3: Sakura Kokumai
Olympian and Pan American Champion Sakura Kokumai talks karate, competition, travel, and rice(?!) while explaining how martial arts connected her to the Little Tokyo community.

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1h 5min
April 03, 2022 Ep. 2: Joseph Smith
With love and respect for the local community, security guard Joseph Smith explains how his view of Little Tokyo transformed from a place where he works to the place he calls home. Joseph shares a few of his many stories, reminding us that Little Tokyo never sleeps.

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55min
April 03, 2022 Ep. 1: Art Ishii
Martial artist, veteran, and activist Art Ishii tells stories about LA neighborhoods, the Buddhahead Breakfast Club, and Yellow Brotherhood. He also sheds insight on his involvement in various forms of Japanese martial arts, as well as his hopes for the future of Little Tokyo.

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1h 5min

FAQs about Little Tokyo Talks:

How many episodes does Little Tokyo Talks have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.