Neighbors unite
Tensions started growing at Little Tokyo Towers five years ago when more Koreans started moving into the predominately Japanese senior housing facility. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
Geisha dancer Hiromisa Bando gets ready for a harmony concert featuring Korean and Japanese music and dance. This is one of many events that helped bridge the cultural divide. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
NEIGHBORLY: Korea native Simon Yoon looks on as Japanese resident Kimie Takahashi sniffs a leaf from a shiso plant Yoon grew for his Japanese neighbors. He also offers them Korean-language classes. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)
