The 82nd Nisei Japanese Festival Returns to Little Tokyo With Street Dancing & More

LITTLE TOKYO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The 82nd Nisei Week Japanese Festival kicks off this weekend!

The event takes place August 17 and 18 at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC) plaza, offering a rich celebration of Japanese American heritage.

Produced by the nonprofit Nisei Week Foundation, the festival has been a huge part of Los Angeles' cultural events for decades.

Attendees can savor authentic Japanese cuisine, explore booths that showcase traditional crafts, check out cultural displays, exhibits, and live music. All entertainment and exhibits reflect the richness of Japanese culture.

One of the biggest events of the weekend is the Nisei Week Taiko Gathering on August 18.

This gathering will feature taiko groups dancing in the street with live entertainment to close out the annual festival.

The Nisei Week Japanese Festival is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditions of Japanese culture, right in the heart of historic Little Tokyo.

Visit NiseiWeek.Org for more information.