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Tokio & Suye Ueyama l
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Bunkado means "house of culture" in Japanese. It opened in 1945 and is located in the heart of historic Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles, at the site of the first Japanese owned business in Los Angeles (Kame Restaurant, 1890's). Bunkado was founded by artist Tokio Ueyama and his beloved wife Suye.
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Tokio & Suye inside Bunkado
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Suye's youngest brother Masao Tsukada and his wife Kayoko inherited the store in 1970 and ran it successfully for decades.
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Bunkado in the 1950's
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Masao and Kayoko's daughter Irene took over the reins in 2007. Irene was recently married to Steve Simonian, a retired police chief and currently City Manager for Bell Gardens. Irene is proud to continue in the family business and expand it onto the web. After over 60 years in business we have become a favorite destination for those shopping for Japanese gifts, tableware and decor, and other unique items from all over Asia. Our large selection and deep inventory also attracts professional buyers for film, television and stage, as well as restaurants and interior design. We are excited that our customers can now order online. If you are ever in Los Angeles, please come to the store to enjoy the full selection of items, and for a fun and memorable shopping experience. We hope you enjoy our new website!
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Masao Tsukada & his sister Suye
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"The Evacuee"
Tokio Ueyama oil painting of Suye in Amache Internment Camp
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Kayoko Tsukada
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Irene Simonian during an interview with students
from Occidental College
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