Tokyo Salone, a vision for the future
November 13–14, Tokyo American Club
Tokyo Salone
Two days.
A shared room.
Where disciplines meet, and ideas move.
Convening practitioners of design, architecture, art, technology, film, music, gastronomy, and culture, gathering in proximity.
Not spectatorship.
Discourse.
Two-day Schedule
As a living program, Tokyo Salone continues to evolve in real time.
Explore the latest schedule for Tokyo Salone:
semipermanent.com/ts-schedule
Practitioner
$1,350 USD, plus Japan Consumption Tax (10%)
For practitioners in motion, designers, artists, operators, technologists, founders, and cultural builders actively shaping work in the world.
Practitioner Passport includes
November 13–14, general seating access to Tokyo Salone
Access to all main-stage programming across two days.
Two days, 14+ keynotes, conversations, and curated throughlines
A cross-disciplinary program spanning design, culture, technology, food, and creative leadership.
Nightshift Shakedown, November 13–14
An evening procession and gathering, with conversations alongside the cars and their design engineers, a rare moment for informal exchange, connection, and shared JDM culture.
Daily lunch, “The Bento,” curated by Nourish chefs
Seasonal autumn menus. Dietary requirements can be shared at checkout.
Structured networking and hospitality moments
Designed opportunities to meet peers, speakers, and collaborators.
Expanded access
Invitations to select gatherings and informal circles
Smaller, peer-driven moments beyond the main stage.
Enhanced networking access
Closer proximity to speakers, contributors, and fellow practitioners.
Included experiences
Welcome kit
A bespoke, curated offering created specifically for those in the room.
Access to the Tokyo Salone Gallery
Featuring one-of-one works, with proceeds supporting our partner charity, LEDGE.
Access to The Archive, curated marketplace and library
A selection of publications, objects, and works from participating voices.
Tokyo Commons
Access to the Tokyo Commons, our growing network of restaurants, cafés, shops, and experiences across Japan, where participating community partners offer thoughtful gestures of welcome and gratitude to fellow travelers along the journey.
Access to our concierge network
Support in shaping your time in Japan, from local recommendations to harder-to-access experiences.
This passport places you inside the exchange.
Not panels. Not spectatorship.
Conversation. Proximity.
Access to the people shaping the work now.
Come ready to engage.
*Invoices available for workplace reimbursement upon request.
Patron
$1,890 USD, plus Japan Consumption Tax (10%)
For those who choose to support what is being built.
The Patron Passport is for individuals who believe in the importance of long-term cultural infrastructure and wish to help sustain the platform while enjoying deeper proximity to the community.
Includes
Everything included in the Practitioner Passport, plus:
Recognition as a Patron of Tokyo Salone
Your support directly contributes to community access and emerging participation.
Priority communication and updates
Early visibility into program developments and future gatherings.
Invitations to select Patron moments throughout the constellation.
A meaningful way to support the platform while helping ensure future generations have a place within it.
*Invoices available for workplace reimbursement upon request.
Steward
$5,500 USD, plus Japan Consumption Tax (10%)
*limited in number
Steward Passport holders are early custodians of Tokyo Salone, working in close proximity with semi permanent, teenage engineering, and the broader curation community as the platform takes shape over time.
Designed for those who believe cultural infrastructure is built through participation, generosity, and long-horizon commitment.
Steward Passport includes
Full access across Tokyo Salone, Nightshift Shakedown, Nourish, and Speculative Futures, spanning five days across Tokyo American Club and Soho House Tokyo.
It also includes everything within the Practitioner and Patron Passports.
Steward-level access
Invitations to Steward-only gatherings and select closed-door experiences
Intimate moments across November, designed for deeper exchange with speakers, partners, and cultural leaders.
Early access to limited and special ticketed experiences
Priority booking for additional programs released across the constellation.
Priority proximity to those who shaped our keynotes
Access to select hosted gatherings designed for direct conversation and connection.
Week-long access to Tokyo American Club facilities
A private base for informal meetings, conversations, and hosting throughout the week for seven days.
Priority proximity across key gatherings
Reserved or prioritized positioning within select moments across the November programming, seating, invitations, and other access.
Invitations to Steward-specific gatherings
Smaller, closed-door moments with partners, contributors, and selected participants.
Steward relationship
Ongoing engagement beyond the event
Access to Steward-specific curation, editorial updates, and early perspectives from our Future Of initiatives.
Direct alignment with the platform’s evolution
Participation as part of the early group shaping Tokyo Salone’s growth and constellation.
Connection to future programs and collaborations
Ongoing access to future moments, partnerships, and platform development.
Recognition as a Steward of Tokyo Salone
Included in public recognitions, with the option to remain private if preferred.
A unique opportunity to help shape the future of the platform while participating in the relationships, conversations, and experiments that emerge around it.
*Invoices available for workplace reimbursement upon request.
Community
$390 USD, plus Japan Consumption Tax (10%)
For students, educators, early-career practitioners, and those working across academia, government, and nonprofit organizations.
We believe meaningful cultural exchange should remain accessible to future generations and those working in service of the public good.
Includes
All Practitioner Passport experiences and access.
Eligibility
A valid institutional email and photo ID are required. Our team will follow up after registration to confirm eligibility
*Invoices available for workplace reimbursement upon request.
Optional Add-On for Passports
2-Day Beverage & Light Meal Service
$120 USD, plus Japan Consumption Tax (10%)
For those looking for a little extra comfort throughout the gathering.
Includes
Access to the 51 East Bar & Lounge across both days
A dedicated space to step away from the main program and reconnect in a quieter setting.
Non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day
A curated selection available during program hours.
Light meals across both days
Simple, considered offerings to sustain you between sessions.
A simple way to stay nourished, present, and close to the conversations.
Please share any dietary requirements at checkout.
*Invoices available for workplace reimbursement upon request.
Venue
Tokyo American Club & Azabudai Hills
Founded in 1928, the Tokyo American Club has long served as a crossroads for international exchange in the city. Now housed in its landmark Pelli Clarke Pelli–designed home within the Azabudai Hills area, the Club brings together members from more than sixty nations, offering a setting where architecture, diplomacy, and cultural dialogue intersect.
For Tokyo Salone, it becomes not simply a venue, but a forum for global and domestic voices to meet in considered exchange.
Tokyo Salone, Nourish, SF, Shibuya
Schedule, speakers, tickets, release in waves.
Book your flights.
Tokyo awaits.
Constellation
Tokyo Salone is part of a city-wide cultural platform unfolding across Tokyo, these sessions bring together artists, designers, technologists, chefs, and future generations to exchange ideas, build relationships, and shape what comes next through conversation, community, and care.
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Partnering with Tokyo Salone
Tokyo Salone is designed as a long-term cultural infrastructure rather than a single event, allowing partners to participate in an evolving platform that connects global creative communities with Japan’s cultural ecosystem.