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JFCA Presents: Japanese Food Expo 2022


  • NRG Center 1 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77054 United States (map)

Courtesy of JFCA

The Japanese Food Culture Association (JFCA) welcomes Texans to the first ever Japanese Food Expo being held outside of Los Angeles, California.

Attendees will be able to sample some of Japan’s most popular food items — ramen, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, mochi donuts, matcha ice cream, and more!. Moreover, workshops are being planned to showcase Japanese culinary traditions.

Expo admission covers food, beverages and workshops. All ages are welcome


TICKETS

Tickets are available for three (3) time slots. (1 ticket = 1 time slot entry)

June 25, 2022 (SAT)

  • Slot #1: 11:00am ~ 2:00pm

  • Slot #2: 3:00pm~6:00pm

June 26, 2022 (SUN)

  • Slot #3: 1:00pm~4:00pm

Click on the BUY TICKETS button below to reserve your spot.

Note: The exact same food, drink and cultural experiences will be available during each time slot.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Eri Matsumoto at eri@jpplausa.com.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

JFCA is looking for volunteers to give of their time at the Japanese Food Expo 2022. Each eight (8) hour shift includes free parking and a free lunch.

Click the button below to sign-up:


Japanese Food Expo 2022 FAQ

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All ages welcome! However, you must be 21+ to participate in the beer and sake tasting. Don't forget your ID!

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?

Sorry, tickets are non-refundable.

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.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For ticket related inquiries, the Ticketing Office can be reached at: info@jfcausa.org

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.

**Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.**