So I went.  And it was really nice.  Arrived for the last 30 minutes of the party but it was all good.  Got to eat the homemade ice cream, never a bad thing.  But the best part was when Glen introduced me to Takeshi.  He’s visiting from Tokyo (he actually lives in downtown Tokyo) for three weeks to meet with his business partner who’s parent’s-in-law were throwing the party.  So we spoke for a while, he asked me what I thought of Japan and told me which places I should visit when I go back.  It’s so amazing how even though I’m not constantly thinking about Japan anymore, I still reminded in so many ways of my connection to it.  I can’t wait to return.