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My early J-Town memories

JVP (LTHS Walking Tour: JVP)

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Published: Nov. 3, 2006 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025
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After walking through the JACCC Plaza, we would cross Second Street at the crosswalk and head through the Japanese Village Plaza (JVP). They have a variety of shops and restaurants. Many have changed owners over time, but there's a few that have been around for a long time.
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Members of Little Tokyo Historical Society on walking tour through Japanese Village Plaza on September 16, 2006. Japanese Village Plaza was built in 1978. Photo by Hillary Jenks.

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