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Rafu Bussan Inc. Little Tokyo

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The Good Luck Blessing of Rafu Bussan Inc.

In 1958 before Rafu Bussan Inc. moved to its newer, larger location on Second Street in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, the owners Skip and Aiko called in a Shinto Priest. For the purpose of having prosperity, luck, and good fortune flourished upon their business, the Shinto Priest came in prayer and blessed it. To this day, the store has still managed to thrive and survive even the hardest of economic times.

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Photograph of the Good Luck Blessing of Rafu Bussan Inc.
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Before the original opening of Rafu Bussan Inc. in 1958, a Shinto Priest blessed the store for prosperity and good fortune. This is at the store's original location on 1st … More »


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