Many of you have already met Oto, who has traveled from her home in Kobe, Japan to Tempe, Arizona in order to practice speaking English and take ESL (English a Second Language) classes at Arizona State University (ASU).
Oto and fellow student Nonoka have enjoyed meeting Tempe neighbors at various neighborhood events, including potluck dinners, pickleball, and book club.
Oto's 20th birthday is on Monday, February 12. If you are familiar with Japanese culture, you know that the 20th birthday is a major live event. Oto would love to have you come to her 20th birthday party at Barro's Pizza!
Everyone is invited. If you have never even met Oto, that's even better. She has come to Arizona to meet new people.
So whether you know Oto or now, you are invited to join her at this event.
Note that this not a potluck event. Guests will purchase their own food off the menu. The restaurant offers a wide variety of buffalo wings, salads and specialty Arizona pizzas.
Please do not bring gifts or cards. Simply coming to this event and letting Oto practice speaking English with you will be your gift.