2022 Japanese Food Expo (2 Time Slots) (Food from Japan, Street Food, Sake & Beer, Cultural Performances & More) #japanesefoodexpo2022NEW

Experience authentic Japanese culture and cuisine through Japanese Food Expo 2022!

About this event
Japanese Food Expo 2022 is back on September 24, 2022

We've been waiting for this moment for over 2 years! We want to thank everyone who joined us at our event back in 2020 and our virtual event in 2021.

This year, we're bringing back all our fan favorite Japanese food, drinks, and workshops so you can enjoy another day of fun and excitement with friends and family at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. We'll be inviting a number of representatives from various prefectures so you can see and taste their exquisite Japanese made food creations!

We'll also have your favorite Japanese food brands exhibiting as well so don't miss out on all their delicious food and drinks! Don't miss out on Japanese food, beer, sake, and workshops from all of our exhibitors at this year's Japanese Food Expo 2022!

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Location
Loews Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Date
This year there are three time frames to choose from. The food, drinks and cultural experiences will be exactly the same for both time slots. Please note that there is a 1 hour break between the 1st and 2nd time slot; this gives our vendors a quick break and replenish for our 2nd time slot guests.

(1 ticket = 1 time slot entry)

Sat. September 24th 2022

11:00am ~ 1:00pm (Invitation only, not opened to the public)

Slot#1: 1:00pm ~ 4:00pm
Slot#2: 6:00pm~9:00pm

How To Get Your Tickets
**Admission covers food, beverages and workshops.**

Ticket Pricing
・General Admission Adults (Age:21+)：$50
・General Admission Adults +ALCOHOL (Age:21+)：$60
・General Admission for Age 11-20：$40
・General Admission for Age 6-10：$20
・Children 5 years old and below：FREE
**Children will need a legal guardian to enter this event**
**Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.**

As you may see above, there are two time and date slots. All slots will be exactly the same (i.e. food, drinks, experiences) Please double check your time slot before you make your purchase through Eventbrite. You can only attend one of the two time frames per ticket.

You must be a registered ticket holder to attend.

** Purchase your preferred time slot before they sell out!**

Exhibitors
・PREMIUM FOODS FROM JAPAN
Enjoy premium foods brought over from Japan (By Prefecture):
Aichi Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture
Shizuoka Prefecture

Sushi Robot
Experience a live demo using Autec sushi robots! Many of your local sushi shops use these robots to keep up with your hunger!

Japanese Sake & Beer
With extra $10 people of Age 21+ will be able to enjoy tasting different types of sake & beer!
Sake: Soon to be announced
Beer: Asahi Beer, Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Beer, Sapporo Beer, Suntory The Premium Malt's Beer

FAQ - What You NNeed To Know

What can I bring into the event?
Bring your friends and family! Everyone is welcome! Photography is encouraged, so bring your fancy DSLR/mirrorless cameras and your cellphones! If you can help us out, tag us on social media with #japanesefoodexpo2022

What's the refund policy?
Tickets are fully refundable up to 24 hours before the event with an additional fee ($10). Please note the initial Eventbrite fees are non-refundable for all tickets.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Admission requires verification of your confirmation code/barcode which will be emailed to you upon purchase. You can bring your phone/device showing this code, or bring a printout, whichever you prefer. If you are buying tickets for multiple people, please keep in mind each of them will need to check in.

Parking
Please see Parking for Hollywood and Highland Center or near the venue.

Is this an all you can eat event?
This is technically not an all you can eat event because people tend to pick up as much food as possible and throw away uneaten food. Therefore, in order to minimize food waste, you can eat as much as you want but there is a limit of 1 serving per person every time you line up for a food item.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For ticket related inquiries, the Ticketing Office can be reached at: [email protected]. For the organizer, Japan Food Culture Association, please find their website here.

Guide Pet/Personal Pets
All ADA Service Pets will be allowed on the premises. However, any other pets will not be allowed.

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY
When you enter a Japanese Food Expo (“JFE”) event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by JFE and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar JFE events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of JFE. You release JFE, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by JFE or the person or entity designated to do so by JFE. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.

2020 Previous Title
2020 Japanese Food Expo (2 Time Slots) (Food from Japan, Street Food, Sake & Beer, Cultural Performances, Bluefin Tuna Cutting & More)