US Service in Japan Alumni Reception

On Jan. 26, the Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles welcomed U.S. military officers, service members, reservists, and veterans previously stationed in Japan to a reception at the Official Residence. 197 guests attended, along with their families, and enjoyed Japanese food as well as a performance by the Okinawa Association of America. The reception sought to encourage service members and their families to continue their friendship with Japan.
 

Remarks by Consul General Sone	Mr. Ichikawa sings U.S. and Japan National Anthem
Invocation by  CDR Michio Miyahara	Remarks by Col Mia Walsh
Remarks by Mr. Rob Toth	Remarks by Mr. Brett Crozier
Toast by LCDR Hironori Ikeda	Performance by Okinawa Association of America, Inc.
Guests enjoying "Sanshin," an Okinawan musical instrument	Guests enjoying food, performances, and priceless time
Sushi	Japanese sake and Awamori