Nov. 13 — Japanese Restaurant Association (“JRA”) will hold its popular Japanese Food Festival at the Kyoto Grand Hotel, 120 South Los Angeles Street, LA, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Highlights include a big tuna filleting show, sushi chef contest, sushi eating contest, mega roll contest and jazz, koto and taiko concert. Enjoy sushi, ramen, soba, beef bowl, as well as Japanese sake, beer and shoju. Advance tickets available for $50. For information, visit Japanese Restaurant Association of America.