Viz Theater Update

I've been pretty excited about the Japanese movie theater and J-pop center Viz is building in San Francisco's Japan Town, and have covered it in the past.

Last I heard from the company's site, the theater and center were slated to open in winter 2008. Now the site is saying 2009.

I was staying in San Francisco's Japan Town recently and had the opportunity to snap the picture that accompanies this post. Yes, it's a big hole in the ground, but that's something compared to what this space has been for seemingly ever: the old Hokubei Mainichi Shinbun building.

When completed, this will be the only Japanese theater in America. Can't wait!