For all of you in the greater Houston area, don't forget to mark your calendars for this weekend: March 31st-April 1st, 11AM-5PM, is our annual Japan Festival in Hermann Park. Admission is free. Parking can be a challenge. I think last year there were around 25,000 people there. I usually just park in the neighborhood a few blocks to the north - no big deal. As usual, I'm on volunteer duty so as a bonus you can try to spot me and say hi. Just don't ask me why we allow steampunk cosplayers, 'cause I haven't a clue.
Our new Executive Director was interviewed about it recently:
