If you've got a restaurant and you come close to simulating the red and yellow logos or the cherished burgers of In-N-Out, the SoCal institution will send their lawyers after you. So news of the chain doing a one-day-only pop-up location in Japan might seem as suspicious as that 2010 April Fools' Day prank about the restaurant opening up in NYC. more ›

Barbies, dinosaurs, roses, leather, skulls and bows collide at Joyrich on Melrose. The brand new store space celebrates pop culture from Hollywood to Tokyo. Last Friday, after months of transformation, Joyrich unveiled their new interiors filled with brightly colored apparel, toys collections, and accessories all vibrantly reflecting in mirrors and lights. more ›

The search the for the cutest summer event in L.A. will begin and end with the Rilakkuma Weekend. This "kawaii" cute bear from Japan will be joined by his super adorable seal friend Mamegoma for a pop-up shop that will feature exclusive San-X merchandise, a party, a nail salon, and food trucks throughout the weekend. In addition through August 22 find Rilakkuma limited edition merchandise at all of the Umami Burger locations. Oishi! more ›

Playmountain, one of Japan’s most respected design and home interiors store, has set up a summer pop up shop at Heath Ceramics Los Angeles store. LAist popped in to the pop up to see what items have made the journey from Tokyo. The shelves and table are filled with carved wood, modern and traditional pottery, leather and metal accessories, that give a glimpse into the magic of Playmoutain. more ›

It's cold and rainy in LA and that mean one thing. It's time to drink some hot chocolate. more ›

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A view of Tokyo from the 52nd floor of the Mori Building next to a view looking South from the 13th floor penthouse of the California Market Center in downtown LA. more ›

Before a recent trip to Tokyo, the LA Times published Steve Lopez's column entitled "L.A. could learn some lessons from Tokyo". In his piece he praises Tokyo for its clean taxis, beautiful parks, and bike commuters. more ›

See for yourself if the film(s) Tokyo! is worth the hype. It opens tonight in two SoCal Theatres: the Nuart and the Westpark 8. It’s a surreal triptych set in modern Tokyo with segments directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), Léos Carax (The Lovers on the Bridge), and Bong Joon-ho (The Host). As a bonus, Gondry and Ayako Fujitani, the lead actress in Gondry's "Interior Design" film, will appear in person to introduce the 7:15 pm show at the Nuart. more ›

We have no scientific proof that this is the busiest pedestrian intersection in the world, but it definitely could be a contender. more ›