Previously announced last year that the annual Japantown Anime Faire held in San Francisco would be on indefinite hiatus, the organizers have announced that it's back renamed as the Otaku Amusement Festival.

It will be held this year on Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15 at the Fort Mason Center.

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PROJECT 760 PRODUCTIONS RENAMES JTAF ANIME CONVENTION, 2009 DATES
ANNOUNCED

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 1, 2008) - Project 760 Productions, the
organizers for JTAF, announces the name change of Japantown Anime
Faire (also known as JTAF) to Otaku Amusement Festival. The JTAF
Acronym will continue to be used to refer to Project 760's upcoming
event called Japan Town Arts Festival, an event showcasing arts and
crafts by artists inspired by Japanese entertainment. The name change
is in response to the convention's migration from the Japantown area
of San Francisco to the Fort Mason Center complex in San Francisco's
Marina district.

“Otaku Amusement Festival reflects the purpose of the convention,
which is to keep the fans entertained,” says Ray Nagar, Chief Director
of the Otaku Amusement Festival. “The name change also gives us an
opportunity to explore other forms of entertainment outside of the
anime realm, including music and Asian-American media. We also hope
to continue to provide the events that JTAF attendees have come to
know and love.”

The 2009 Otaku Amusement Festival will take place on Saturday and
Sunday, November 14-15, 2009 at Fort Mason Center. Early Attendee Pre-
Registration prices start at $15/Single Day and $25/Weekend and
include admission to musical performances and dealer's area. Weekend
Dealer's Rates for tables start at $200 per booth space. Rates for
children under the age of 13 are also available. These rates are
applicable until January 31st, 2009. In addition, Volunteer and Staff
signups for Otaku Amusement Festival are currently being accepted for
each division. Inquiries about the convention can be handled via e-
mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

About Project 760 Productions
Project 760 Productions is a multimedia company, which produces
television programs on local access television and Internet radio
programs headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded by Ray
Nagar in 1997, Project 760 Productions emphasizes production of
special interest programs and events that inform, educate and
entertain audiences on a variety of topics catering to various age
groups. Project 760 Productions also assists in San Francisco-based
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival and the Asian Heritage
Street Celebration, both based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Additional company information is available at http://www.project760.net
.