Downtown Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Fugetsu-Do

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 13, 2023

1. Fugetsu-Do Marker

Inscription. Little Tokyo's oldest confectionery store, owned and operated by the Kito family since 1903.

Erected by City of Los Angeles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 34° 3.013′ N, 118° 14.424′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Downtown Los Angeles. It is on 1st Street west of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 1st St, Los Angeles CA 90012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Little Tokyo (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Aoyama Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honor Award Story (about 400 feet away); History Mural - Little Tokyo (about 400 feet away); The Finale Club (about 400 feet away); Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (about 400 feet away); Colonel Ellison Onizuka (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Fugetsu-Do. Founded in 1903, Fugetsu-Do is the largest producer of traditional New Year’s mochi in the

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United States - a task that keeps the family-owned shop running 24 hours during the last few days of the year. The store has remained largely unchanged since it was remodeled back in 1956. It is small, with wood shelves stocked with snack foods, as well as a display case and drawers filled with the shop’s signature treat, mochi.

Also see . . . Little Tokyo Historical Society. The QR code on the marker is the historical society website. (Submitted on August 21, 2023.)

Fugetsu-Do Marker and Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 13, 2023

2. Fugetsu-Do Marker and Store

Fugetsu-Do Window image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 13, 2023

3. Fugetsu-Do Window

A smaller marker inside the display case.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.