Oshogatsu (New Year's) in Little Tokyo 2026

Thu Jan 1, 2026
10:45am PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Two Locations, including Japanese Village Plaza
335 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012
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The annual Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo celebrates the traditions of the New Year in Japan. Highlights include Japanese taiko drumming, Japanese traditional dance, Kompo, a kimono fashion show, food booths, mochi making, arts and crafts, and more.

Activities center around two locations in Little Tokyo:

Little Tokyo Weller Court (10:50am - 3:40pm)
123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St.

Japanese Village Plaza (12:30pm - 4:10pm)
335 E 2nd St, 

Both locations feature the same performances, with Weller Court as the main area.

A schedule of performances can be found on the site.

Update on Rain: A large portion of the center of Weller Court will be covered with a clear tent, allowing guests to enjoy the performances while maintaining visibility from the 2nd and 3rd floors

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.