Fugetsu-Do Bakery: Los Angeles, CA
Brian Kito from Fugetsu-Do Bakery in Los Angeles, California.
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How has Fugetsu-do endured for 115 years and achieved its iconic status as THE premier Japanese American confectionery? Third generation manju master Brian Kito and Kizuna’s Program Coordinator Hideki Fukusumi take you behind the scenes to show you how!
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CRFT by Maki presents: Fugetsu-Do
While many 17 year olds may be preoccupied with high school hierarchy or following the every move of famous-for-no-reason celebrities, one in particular has chosen to carry the weight of his family’s legacy and community on his back.
I had the pleasure of spending time with the Kito family, owners of Fugetsu-Do in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, for a history lesson and an unexpected peek into the future. Fugetsu-Do is a family owned Japanese confectionery that opened in 1903 and is the oldest Japanese-American business in the United States. Started by Seiichi Kito, which is now sailing on it’s 114th year, the little shop with bountiful character specializes in handmade mochi and manju.
Korey Kito, a senior at Schurr High School in Montebello, California, has taken it upon himself to carry on the tradition while also recognizing the importance he holds for the Japanese-American community. Most would assume he’s obligated for the simple fact that he was born into the craft however he quickly shut that notion down, “I’ve wanted to do this my entire life and keep Fugetsu-Do’s history, hopefully keep it open for another 100 years.”
Words his father Brian would be happy to hear, after all it was his late father, Roy, who was delighted when Brian chose the same path. As Brian states, “When Korey was born in 2000, we actually lived here in Little Tokyo. He came to our store everyday as an infant and so he’s shown skills set, he’s actually been able to make kuri manju which some people just cannot learn.”
I initially came to speak with Brian on the history and process of Fugetsu-Do, unbeknownst to me he had a 17 year old son that was ready, able and willing to take on the responsibility. After witnessing the solid foundation set by his great grandfather, I am pleased to say we are all in good hands, flour covered hands that is.
- Maki
高校内での人気度を気にしたり、意味もなく有名な有名人をフォローしたりするたくさんの１７歳がいる中、唯一一人だけ家族の伝統とコミュニティーを守る決意した奴がいた。
私は嬉しくも、LAのリトル・トーキョーにある、代々続く風月堂の鬼頭家と時間を過す機会をいただいた。その際、歴史の話しを聞かせてもらったり、風月堂の未来を少し覗き込ませてもらったりした。風月堂は、１９０３年に創業オープンした家族で営んでいる和菓子屋だ。アメリカでは最も古い日系アメリカ人のビジネスと言われている。創業者は、現在三代目の祖父にあたる鬼頭精一さん。お店は今年で１１4年を迎えるそう。キャラクター豊富なこの小さなお店は手作りのお餅や万頭に特化している。
カリフォルニア州、モンテベロ市にあるシュア高校に通う１７歳のコーリー・鬼頭は、この伝統の重みを噛み締めながら、そして、日系アメリカ人のコミュニティーの大切さも理解しながら重大な役割を背負う決意をした。これは、この家系に生まれてきた宿命で、仕方なく彼はこの道を選んだと思う人も少なくないだろう。しかし、そんな概念は即打ち消された。彼はこう言ったのだ、「幼い頃からずっとやりたかったことです、風月堂の歴史を守ることは。風月堂を守り、さらに100年を目指したいと思います」。
それは彼のお父さん、ブライアンが聞いて喜ぶ言葉だった。なぜならブライアンの父、ロイも同じように息子がこの道を選んだ時、心の底から喜んだからだ。ブラインは言った、「コーリーが2000年に生まれた時、私たちはリトル・トーキョーに住んでいました。赤ちゃんの頃から毎日お店に来ていたので、その間、彼の才能を私は垣間見ています。誰もができるわけではない栗万頭もなんなりと作れるんです」。
もともと私は風月堂の創業とその歴史の話しをブラインに聞きに訪れたのだが、そこではじめて１７歳の息子がいること、そしてその息子が１００年以上の歴史ある和菓子屋を継ぐことを知った。曽祖父の代から代々引き継がれてきたこの堅実な基盤ある和菓子屋を目の当たりにし、私は思った、「善意あるしっかりした後継の手に渡るんだな」と、それももちろん、小麦粉いっぱいに塗れた手にね。
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Special Thanks: Fugetsu-Do, Brian Kito, Korey Kito, Little Tokyo Service Center
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Foodie Day in Little Tokyo, LA!
Fun lunch date in Little Tokyo! We hit up Daikokuya, Fugetsu-Do, Mitsuru Cafe, and Midori Matcha Cafe. It's a taste of Tokyo right here in Los Angeles, CA!
CRFT by Maki presents: Fugetsu-Do TRAILER
Fugetsu-Do, a 114 year old family owned business in the heart of Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo, is on the path for another 100 years.
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代々継がれて１１４年。更なる１００年を目指す、LAの中心にあるリトル・トーキョーの風月堂さん。物語の完全版は リンクからどうぞ。
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Exploring Downtown Los Angeles!
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Egg Slut:
Grand Central Market
Bradbury Building
The Last Bookstore
Walt Disney Concert Hall
California Plaza
Little Tokyo
Japanese Garden
Japanese Village Plaza
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Daikokuya:
The Broad
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Traveling to L.A. & Trying Mochi !!
The first part of the video I traveled from Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. In L.A., I hung out with my friend Max before heading back to LAX where I departed to my layover in Toronto and then departed again for my final destination in Israel!
Thanks to Max Echegaray, Olivia Sturman and Tyler Gordon for starring in my video!
*Footage filmed June 18, 2017*
Brian Kito Makes Mochi: Fugetsu-Do Celebrates110th Anniversary
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Shako Liu is a multimedia journalist in Los Angeles.
BRIAN KITO - Business Owner, Fugetsu-Do Confectionery
Family owned and operated since 1903, Fugetsu-Do Confectionery in Chinatown keeps its doors open thanks to Brian Kito, who continues the family tradition by baking, steaming, molding and rolling the most exquisite Japanese candy in Los Angeles. In the following interviews, Brian Kito tells us about the history of the family business and how a call from the Chinese Historical Society in Boston made him reconsider the stories his father told him about the invention of Chinese Fortune cookies.
Little Tokyo - Mochi History!
Today we find awesome Japanese cultural and culinary treats in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo.
Little Tokyo spans only a few blocks in the heart of Los Angeles. Everything is within walking distance and you can even visit the Japanese American National Museum right along 1st street if you have more time. Fugetsu-do - 1903 is the oldest still operating restaurant in LA that serves mochi. It even claims to be an inventor of the fortune cookie! Watch the video to see the fresh hot steamed buns and the location where mochi ice cream was introduced to America in 1994. We round our day by sipping bubble tea at a cool selve serve joint.
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This Mochi Shop in Little Tokyo Is 117 Years Old! abc7 com
By Sophie Flay
Monday, December 23, 2019 10:01PM
Fugetsu-Do Confectionary is the oldest shop in Little Tokyo, 117 years old, and works around the clock during the holiday season to fill the orders. They are the biggest producers of Japanese mochi through the holiday season in Los Angeles. The mochi is prepared overnight so that customers get it fresh in the morning. Their mochi is widely loved because of it's traditional taste, made of sweet bean paste. This family business has been passed down through four generations
Little Tokyo Los Angeles California [リトル東京] Bairro Japonês
Comparando com São Paulo Liberdade, Little Tokyo é um bairro japonês menor que fica na cidade de Los Angeles.
A área tem muitos restaurantes para oferecer. Tem um mercado japones pequeno chamado Nijiya Market no bairro. Você também pode encontrar lojas de souvenirs.
Little Tokyo is a small Japanese neighborhood located in Los Angeles, California. I would say that it's relatively small comparing to the one that I went to in São Paulo, Liberdade. Some small stores I would recommend is the Fugetsu-Do Bakery Shop, Nijiya Market, and Little Tokyo Cosmetics. As for the restaurants, Chinchikurin and Maruya would be two good spots to try.
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Eating Japanese Sweets in Little Tokyo- feat. DEVIN
What is UP GUYSSSSS!? Welcome back to another vid. So today is a video about two of my favorite things to eat EVER. Los Angeles really does have some awesome stuff.
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Three Eats Episode 1: Little Tokyo Los Angeles
With something delicious tucked around every corner, Los Angeles' Little Tokyo district is a foodie's paradise. We found three super satisfying little meals that you really out to check out for yourself!
Much of Little Tokyo LA was founded in the early 1900s. In fact, it is one of only three Japantown districts in the United States.
One stop on our food journey, Fugetsu-do, first opened its doors in 1903! It appears to be the oldest still-operating food establishment in the city and the first one to celebrate a centennial; its best-known offerings include mochi and manjū, and it claims to be an inventor of the fortune cookie.
Our Tour:
First Eat - Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Second Eat - Maruya Ramen
Third Eat - Fugetsu-Do
All Located in Japanese Village Plaza- 335 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Little Tokyo @ Downtown Los Angeles California リトル・トーキョー (ロサンゼルス)
There are numerous Japanese restaurants, catering to both Japanese and non-Japanese clientele. Many of them specialize in one type of Japanese cuisine, such as donburi, Japanese noodles (soba, ramen and udon), shabu-shabu (which translated from Japanese means 'swish-swish', referring to the motion of dipping meat and vegetables in a communal bowl of boiling water), Japanese curry, sushi, or yakitori. There are also a number of yakiniku restaurants, where meat is often cooked on a small grill built into the center of the table. Little Tokyo is the birthplace of the California roll, invented by a chef named Ichiro Mashita at the Tokyo Kaikan sushi restaurant.
Two wagashi (Japanese sweets) shops located in Little Tokyo are among the oldest food establishments in Los Angeles. Fugetsu-do, founded in 1903,[6] appears to be the oldest still-operating food establishment in the city and the first one to celebrate a centennial; its best-known offerings include mochi and manjū, and it claims to be an inventor of the fortune cookie. Mikawaya was founded in 1910, but is now well known as the company that introduced mochi ice cream to the United States in 1994.
Little Tokyo has several shops that specialize in Japanese-language videos and DVDs, while other shops specialize in Japanese electronics and video games. These are a great way to find Japanese video games that were either never translated into English, or were never domestically released in North America. There are also several stores that sell manga and anime related products.
The Weller Court shopping mall has several restaurants, karaoke clubs, and a Bubble Tea cafe. For tourists visiting from Japan, there are a number of shops specializing in expensive name brand products such as Coach handbags. There is also a large bookstore, Kinokuniya, that is part of a well-known Japanese chain. They have a large selection of Japanese-language books, magazines, music CDs, manga, and anime, as well as a selection of English-language books on Japanese subjects and translated manga and anime.
The Japanese Village Plaza is located roughly in the center of Little Tokyo. There are several restaurants in the plaza, plus a number of shops geared towards tourists. First Street and Second Street border Japanese Village Plaza and have a number of restaurants that are open later than those in the court
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