Otakorp extends our deepest sympathy to Japan and those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. We continue to investigate ways to support Japan in their time of need. The road to recovery is long and challenging and they will continue to need our support today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

Otakon 2011 brings you several ways in which you can give back to Japan at the convention this weekend. We ask you for your support to raise both money and awareness.

We will be selling special limited-edition Japan Relief themed merchandise at the Otakon Merchandise Table in the Dealers Room to support relief efforts. These include:

• T-shirts
• Buttons
• Wristbands
• T-Keychains
• Otakon exclusive Madoka Magica posters

All of these items are limited in quantity, so please stop by early if you’d like to show your support in this way.

For a $5 donation, you can receive a special Japan Relief Badge Ribbon to show everyone that you support Japan. You can find them at the Lost and Found table in the Pratt Street Lobby and at the Otakon Merchandise Table in the dealers room. 100% of your donation from this effort goes to charity.

Otakon 2011 Relief Efforts

While you're at Otakon 2011, be sure to take a moment or two (or 60), to check out some of the special fund raising events we're holding for Japan!
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Nobuo Uematsu will appear by special arrangement with Distant Worlds, in a Q&A session on Friday July 29th, followed by a charity autograph session. This special autograph session will require a donation of at least $20 to the Japanese Red Cross for ongoing relief efforts in Japan.
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Otakon in collaboration with Aniplex of America have come together to help raise funds for disaster victims of Japan's earthquakes and tsunami. In exchange for a small minimum donation ($5), Otakon is offering a Limited Edition Madoka Magica Poster courtesy of Aniplex of America. All the proceeds for this promotion will be donated to the Japan Red Cross. The Madoka Magica Poster is an original design and will only be available at Otakon 2011.
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Be sure to come to the Otakon 2011 Charity Auction. We are offering some truly rare and exciting, one of a kind items this year. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Japan relief efforts. Come, bid often, bid high!