On October 2,1960,SGI President Ikeda set out on a journey for world peace,which started in the U.S.A.On October 22,he visited Los Angeles and devoted himself to encouraging members who had just begun practicing,and established the first chapter in North America.
In September 2015,the city of Santa Monica in Los Angeles County proclaimed October 22,2015 to be "Dr.Daisaku Ikeda Peace journey Day"in recognition of the SGI leader and SGI's long-standing contributions to peace,culture and education.It is a day to commemorate and to convey the organization's legacy to posterity.
today,many youth members and friends come to visit the SGI-USA Headquaters in Santa Monica from all over the country.Through such activities,members are constantly expanding their circles of trust in society