On Saturday, May 6th, 2023, Terasaki Budokan hosted the second annual Kibō Nobori festival, a celebration of the Japanese holiday Children’s Day (Kodomo No Hi) that was free and open to the public. Kibō Nobori, planned in partnership between Terasaki Budokan, co-mrkt and artist Faith-Ann...
Hint: it's not just about basketball. On March 11, Terasaki Budokan, hosted the San Tai San Basketball Tournament: a co-ed, all-ages event that brought together 68 teams and over 750 attendees from Little Tokyo and beyond. Find out the history behind this event and why...
My name is Kyle Tsujimoto and I'm a third year student at UCLA and co-president of UCLA NSU (Nikkei Student Union). I'm studying physiological science, and either minoring or double majoring in Asian American Studies. I'm pre med and involved in sports medicine at UCLA...
Budokan Cinema debuted on January 21 on the Budokan plaza with Makoto Shinkai's Japanese anime film, Weathering with You....
On January 14, Terasaki Budokan hosted a Program Showcase exhibiting demonstrations from their taiko, karate, comedy improv, table tennis, kendo and hula programs with the hope of encouraging registrations for the community center’s diverse class offerings....
In November, Little Tokyo Flea Market (LTFM) celebrated one year hosting their vintage clothing swap at Terasaki Budokan....
With sunny skies and picture-perfect views abounding, golfers stepped up to the tees at the Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier, CA on November 14 in support of the third annual Terasaki Budokan Golf Tournament....
The second BudoComedy Show on September 17, 2022 featured a talented lineup of comedians including Sean Grant, Luz Pazos, Brandi Denise Boyd, Jason Collings, and Sierra Katow....
Across four weeks, Terasaki Budokan hosted its second annual basketball, volleyball, and martial arts summer camps, bringing in about 70 youth campers. With sneaker squeaks and laughter echoing throughout the gymnasium floor, campers had a fun time making new friends while learning fundamental sports skills....
