Hi, gang.

In light of what's been happening in Japan, we wanted to drop by with some updated info & links:

- Earthquakes, Tsunamis Strike Japan & Pacific - How You Can Help: http://stuf.it/hRynZJ
--> Links to both American and International Red Cross organizations and the Japan Society's dedicated earthquake releief fund added. (3/13/2011)

- Anime News Network is hosting a constantly-updated list of which anime/manga/gave industry members have checked in so far here: http://4NN.cx/58576

* Previous Anime Today guests who are based/travel frequently to and from Japan...

- Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt (Ninja Attack! Yokai Attack!) are OK. If you've been watching CNN you've seen and heard Matt via their ongoing coverage and his video call with Anderson Cooper. You can also follow him via Twitter (@Matt_Alt)

- Patrick W. Galbraith (author of the Otaku Encylopedia) is also OK. (Confirmed via e-mail).

- Patrick Macias (editor of Otaku USA magazine, Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno) is currently in the U.S. You can follow him via Twitter (@Patrick_Macias)

I'll check back in on this thread throughout the weekend, so if you have any questions or concerns, we'll see them!

- Alison