Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ABOUT LITTLE TOKYO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

The Little Tokyo Business Association (LTBA) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit social welfare organization dedicated to the growth and development of Little Tokyo as a vibrant, diverse, and multi-faceted district of Downtown Los Angeles.

Little Tokyo is a 142-year-old community consisting of approximately 400 mostly small businesses and is the largest of America’s three remaining historic Japantowns. With two world-class museums, two theatres offering live performances, 100 restaurants ranging from Michelin-rated fine dining to snack shops, and the largest concentration of anime and manga stores outside of Japan, Little Tokyo has become one of the most dynamic districts in Downtown Los Angeles.

The district’s ability to resurge after the pandemic and beyond earned Little Tokyo the L.A. Downtown News “Best Business Improvement District” and “Best Shopping” designations five years in a row, from 2020 to 2025.

LTBA has been responsible for managing the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District (LTBID) for over 21 years. In January 2026, the current merchant-based Business