Cherry Blossom Festa in Little Tokyo

Spring is in the air here in Los Angeles, and Little Tokyo is no exception. The Cherry Blossom festival is a bit newer here, our big festival is in August, but there were hundreds of people on the streets. There was traditional Japanese dance, folk festival music, lots of street vendors and a lot of food.

Blurry strawberries

Mochi, traditional sweet filled rice cakes.



A fellow playing the shamisen, the traditional Japanese Okinawan three stringed instrument. He said he learned over the course of many years, as a hobby when visiting Japan on business.