On August 26, 2020, in conjunction with the end of Mr. Manabu Kamei's temporary assignment to Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (the Company) by Kura Sushi, Inc., the holder of a majority of the Company's capital stock, Mr. Kamei submitted to the Company's board of directors notice of his resignation from his positions as a director and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of the same date. His resignation did not result from any disagreement with the Company or its management on its operations, policies or practices. On August 27, 2020, the Board appointed Mr. Hajime Uba, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, to also serve as the interim Chief Operating Officer in addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective as of August 26, 2020.