Earthquake and HCC update
Hi guys. Apparently there are some rumors going around about Haru Comic City being cancelled. There`s footage of fires occurring in Odaiba, actually at one of the buildings near-ish Tokyo Big Sight (HCC`s venue). I`m not sure how or if this will affect the event itself -- akaboo, the organizing company, hasn`t posted any updates on their website yet. Even if the event continues as planned, there`s a chance that some circles may cancel, especially the ones living north of here or on the coast, as they would be the most affected.
As for me, I`m living in the mountainous area of west Tokyo, and while we`re still feeling the aftershocks here, it`s more the cessation of train service that`s affecting everyone out here. Personally, I`m typing from an internet cafe six stations away from home, after being stranded at work. I`ll probably be here all night. Sigh. Not exactly the auspicious start to my vacation I was hoping for.... and tomorrow I was supposed to go to an all night costume club event. Dunno if that's gonna happen now...
In any case, I`ll keep updating this post as I get more information. As it stands, I`m going to assume the event is still on until otherwise notified (by akaboo, the venue, or attending circles). I will, however, skip the whole deposit step, and have full payment due prior to shipping.
If you hear anything from the circles you follow, by all means, let me know.
Please reply here with earthquake-related comments and questions, and at my sales post for order-related inquiries and comments. Thank you for your patience...
UPDATE: Haru Comic City /may/ be on hold. Akaboo staff is in talks with the venue, more information to come later. akaboo.jp/ There hasn't been any formal announcement, but apparently they've been getting swamped with queries, as one may expect. You can find their statement at the above link. (Your Japanese may be better than mine -- as always, I welcome updates from other sources.)
Update the second: HARU COMIC CITY CANCELLED, to be rescheduled at a later date.
As for me, I`m living in the mountainous area of west Tokyo, and while we`re still feeling the aftershocks here, it`s more the cessation of train service that`s affecting everyone out here. Personally, I`m typing from an internet cafe six stations away from home, after being stranded at work. I`ll probably be here all night. Sigh. Not exactly the auspicious start to my vacation I was hoping for.... and tomorrow I was supposed to go to an all night costume club event. Dunno if that's gonna happen now...
In any case, I`ll keep updating this post as I get more information. As it stands, I`m going to assume the event is still on until otherwise notified (by akaboo, the venue, or attending circles). I will, however, skip the whole deposit step, and have full payment due prior to shipping.
If you hear anything from the circles you follow, by all means, let me know.
Please reply here with earthquake-related comments and questions, and at my sales post for order-related inquiries and comments. Thank you for your patience...
UPDATE: Haru Comic City /may/ be on hold. Akaboo staff is in talks with the venue, more information to come later. akaboo.jp/ There hasn't been any formal announcement, but apparently they've been getting swamped with queries, as one may expect. You can find their statement at the above link. (Your Japanese may be better than mine -- as always, I welcome updates from other sources.)
Update the second: HARU COMIC CITY CANCELLED, to be rescheduled at a later date.