Plenty of choice. You will not starve.

After 10, before 9pm

Usually 10am

For example, my first choice for gifts is LITTLE TOKYO ARTS & GIFTS. The hours are a bit odd but on busy weekend nights, Elaine keeps her shop open until midnight. Most of the noodle restaurants stay open past 12a.m. The sushi shops tend to stay open somewhat later if a bar is part of the business. Outstanding outdoor Karaoke is in the main plaza area, directly in front of the Nijiya Market. For unique and rare items directly from Japan, visit the TREASURE. The Arts District is also location in Little Tokyo with many events held every month. The East/West Players have a theatre with a variety of plays or guest speakers. Parades and festival are almost always held in the daylight hours; nightlife is intense near the shopping areas, hotels or the more popular eateries. Love Anime? Follow the crowds to the toy exchange or directly across the way is where one can purchase costumes and comics. Sanrio is open until 11p.m. By far, it is the flagship location for lovers of Hello Kitty and her "friends". Pastries galore are available at a variety of bakeries--go early for the best selection.

Little Tokyo is an outdoor space filled with shops for several blocks in downtown Los Angeles. You may certainly bring your dog, but many of the shops may not permit them. There is plenty to see outdoors as you walk around and some of the Restaurants have patio dining.