Visit to Utsumi Farm Sale and Setagaya Half Marathon

On November 8th, SETCOM (Setagaya Committee) co-chair, Stephanie & Yoshimi visited the US embassy commissary to see Mr. Utsumi of Utsumi farm in Setagaya. He comes here every other week to sell his produce and other things, thanks to SETCOM member Matt’s connection from 2 years ago. Mr. Utsumi, Stephanie and Yoshimi met in person for the first time! On top, Stephanie is now living here at the US embassy compound for her new job!! She says she will be shopping here often.

Yoshimi also visited Setagaya half marathon at Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium, with about 1800 runners on November 10th. After several dignitaries’ speeches, Mayor Hosaka spoke and fired the starting pistol to start the race.  Two guest runners from one of Setagaya’s sister cities, Bunbury, Australia joined the race.

Arlington VA had Marine Corp marathon last month with about 30,000 participants. Maybe next year, we will have a runner exchange between Setagaya marathon and Marine Corp marathon!?