Danielle Tarasiuk
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After being priced out of their previous location, the owners of the historic gift shop found a new space just a few blocks away.
The compact space within the Japanese American Cultural Community Center hosts ukulele connoisseurs from all around town, from Hawaiian expats to young musicians from Silver Lake and the Arts District.
Opened in 1971, the school and repair shop has stayed in the same storefront on Glendale Boulevard for over four decades. It's also where the owner met his wife.
Located in the equestrian community of Atwater Village right along the L.A. River, the nonprofit gives at-risk girls a unique opportunity to learn new leadership skills.