January 10th 2021 O.A.

New Year in Little Tokyo

The Japanese community was filled with New Year’s activity as 2021 arrived.

The annual “Oshogatsu in Little Tokyo” held by JCCSC was held virtually due to the impact of COVID-19.

Representatives of Japanese business and organizations stated their New Year’s greetings followed by entertainment.

“Kotohajime” held by JACCC was also held virtually. Master Artist, Hirokazu Kosaka did a shodo performance as well as the annual “first arrow” archery.

At Koyasan Beikoku Betsuin, New Year’s Day service “Shusho-e” was held and visitors made their first visit to the temple.

This year, the service was held at the precincts of the temple and limiting the number of participants.

Few people visited this year however, visitors wished for the coronavirus to go away and made their new year’s resolution.