Although it's often called a "gym" for short, the Little Tokyo Recreation Center would be much more. The core activities would be sports and martial arts centered, with a multi-court gymnasium. But based on community input, the concept of this facility has expanded.

We'd like to build in spaces for a senior citizens' lunch program and related social activities, classes for writing, taiko, music and dance, and theater workshops. Other ideas envisioned by younger Nikkei include a computer/cyber center, billiards, karaoke, or other "hang-out" activities.

• Provide a place for youth
• Serve seniors
• Multi-purpose space
• Revitialize Little Tokyo
• Bridge the generations

read the
Mission Statement

Possible programs:

• athletics
• martial arts
• Koreisha Chushokukai senior lunch program
• leadership development
• computer learning center

Check back later for more details.