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Above, a taiko drummer in 2012. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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One thing I miss about New Year's Day is the Oshogatsu celebration that annually takes place in Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles.
It is a regular festival with performers onstage in Weller Court.
I usually attended the Oshogatsu and enjoyed the festivities and would occasionally run into people I know such as former Assemblyman Paul Bannai. One of the enjoyable features are booths of Japanese toys, food, drinks and other Japanese-centric goods. Sometimes, bargains can be found in Little Tokyo shops.
Here's some photos of past Oshogatsu celebrations:
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Above, Weller Court in 2013. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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Above, with former Assemblyman Paul Bannai in 2013.
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Above, onstage in Weller Court. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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Above, taiko drum group. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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Above, nice kimonos. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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Above, visiting a friend. Photo by Paul Bannai.
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Above, Anime Jungle's booth. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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Above, a mocha latte to warm one up. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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Above, Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial and City Hall. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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| Above, in Imperial Japanese uniform. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
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Above, a sake barrel before it is broken to open the festivities. Photo by Armand Vaquer.
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| Above, a food booth. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
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