'Portal' is a led hallway designed by artist Akiko Yamashita in the weller court plaza in Little Tokyo Los Angeles in 2015. Inspired by neon light and prism, the spiral made with 7000 pixels of light welcomes visitors to the building's plaza. Color animation is changing throughout the day and night. It has become a destination portal - formally a dark tunnel - has been transformed by the designer.

Akiko Yamashita is 3d Artist from Japan lives in Los Angeles. She brought light and colors to the city. She is focused in projection mapping, 3d animation and light art.

Akiko Yamashita is an visual artist specialized in light installation, projection mapping, 3d design and animation. She combines different mediums and latest technology to create illuminated experiences. Her background is a professional dancer. Various elements that makes a show - music, stage design, lighting, fashion and choreography are the core of her creations.