On August 27, USJC members based in the San Diego region gathered for a casual lunch at Tanuki restaurant; they were also joined by USJC Communications Manager Alisa Tanaka. It was a wonderful opportunity to allow members to connect with one another, share their connections to the Council and discuss their hopes for the upcoming Annual Conference in Tokyo. Participants also discussed the possibility of future events in San Diego for USJC members based in the region. Special thanks to USJC Council Leader and Southern California regional chair Ako Shimada for coordinating this wonderful event!