Nourish
Press & Partnership Contact: Miyuki Kanada / miyuki@semipermanent.com
Nourish exists to reimagine gastronomy as more than cuisine; it is a cultural force that shapes how we live, connect, and care for our world. By bringing together...
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We took a pause. To recharge, recalibrate, and reflect. To ask the big questions: Who are we? Who are you? What truly matters?
While we stepped away, the world kept moving. Creativity grew louder but felt thinner. Too many awards, not enough substance. Too much noise, not enough meaning.
It’s time to ask better questions: What are we creating? Why does it matter? What truly leaves a mark? So, we’re evolving. But here’s what we’re not doing:
We’re not pandering.
We’re not feeding the scroll.
We’re not chasing clicks.
We’re not creating content for content’s sake.
And we’re definitely not being predictable.
With our new format and our first digital issue, SYSTEM RESET, we’re reigniting a more honest, global conversation about creativity. In 2026, we’re bringing back live events, starting in Japan, with more stop-offs to follow.
To everyone who’s been part of our journey over the last 20 years—thank you.
This is just the beginning of what’s next.
See you soon, The Semi Permanent Team
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SP Issue #1
SP Issue #1
SP Issue #1:
Nourish
Press & Partnership Contact: Miyuki Kanada / miyuki@semipermanent.com
Nourish exists to reimagine gastronomy as more than cuisine; it is a cultural force that shapes how we live, connect, and care for our world. By bringing together...
Press & Partnership Contact: Miyuki Kanada / miyuki@semipermanent.com
Nourish exists to reimagine gastronomy as more than cuisine; it is a cultural force that shapes how we live, connect, and care for our world. By bringing together chefs, Semi Permanent alum creators, and thinkers across disciplines, we explore what lies beyond the plate: food as artistry, as sustainability, as community, and as a catalyst for new ideas.
Our vision is to cultivate a global stage where Japan's culinary innovation meets international creativity, inspiring future generations to see gastronomy not just as nourishment, but as a medium for storytelling, cultural exchange, and lasting change.
We look forward to sharing more with you in early 2026 — the wait is part of the seduction — 2026年春の終わりに、さらなる詳細をお届けできるのを楽しみにしています。
Nourish is a gastronomy symposium to inspire forward-thinking chefs to go beyond the plate. ガストロノミーを通して文化と創造性をあえるープレートのその先へ
Our Vision is a two-day AERU (Artistry, Explore, Research, Understand) symposium inspired by professional culinary minds from test labs, exploring the intersection of food, culture, and creativity.
We want to ensure all cultural nuances translate well, so real-time interpretation services will be an option provided during ticket purchasing. Semi Permanent will provide RF receivers with this option.
VS. is an accessible space with a park-side flat entrance from the street level and easy elevator access to the event's internal cube space. Semi Permanent will also ensure there will be mobility access throughout the event.
Semi Permanent will work with you to ensure we have someone to help describe the festival’s experiences during the event.
The festival will provide signers during the event.
Partner Hotels, accommodation alternatives, and before and after experience excursions to be announced.