A woman strolls through the Hashimoto Nursery. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Don Sakai sits behind a glass case in his Satsuma Imports shop on Sawtelle Boulevard. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Sawtelle Japantown community booster Jack Fujimoto heads into Don Sakai’s Satsuma Imports shop. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Nong L.A. Cafe. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Bachi Burger is one of many new eateries in the neighborhood. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
