A Food Performance to Intuitively Grasp the Act of Eating

A long banquet table draped in white cloth. Suwa's food performance begins as staff, clad in fantastical costumes, start serving food to the seated guests. The venue is not a restaurant with elaborate decor for dining, but rather a simple space designed to focus guests' attention solely on the table. "Just as the food disappears once chewed and swallowed, this space also vanishes once the performance ends." This is the origin of the name for Suwa's food performance, "Guerilla Restaurant."


Suwa, who studied advertising and design at a university of fine arts, became interested in conveying themes to people through commercials. In addition to her own performance activities, she also handles spatial production for corporate events and parties, utilizing her food performances. Her tagline, "Delivering the concept to the stomach," is not merely a nuanced catchphrase.

"My performances are not just about entertaining guests; they are about allowing guests to experience the concept that the host wishes to convey through the act of eating. It is a unique culinary expression that exists only on that day, in that place."

Experiencing "Eating" with All Five Senses Offers Discoveries Beyond Mere Taste

Suwa states that the food she creates is not "gourmet" in the traditional sense.


Through her work, she seeks resonance by having people experience her message rather than simply understand it intellectually. This aligns with THREE's concept of awakening inner beauty rather than pursuing superficial aesthetics.

The "Universe" Hidden Within Small Berries That Arouse Curiosity

Suwa believes that food has potential beyond simply satisfying hunger, and she has a keen interest in vegetables and fruits as botanical fruits.


As she says this, she splits an akebia in half, brings it close to her nose, and checks its aroma. She recalls eating akebia picked from trees while playing in the fields as a child.

"Some people overseas are unfamiliar with akebia, and they are surprised by its intense purple color and its flesh packed with translucent seeds. People instinctively become wary of things they haven't seen or don't understand, and hesitate to put them in their mouths. But I believe that too is an instinctive reaction. Awe of the unknown. It's a very primal response, isn't it? At the same time, the unknown also sparks curiosity, so I don't explain things beforehand. Guests often ask, 'What is this?' before tasting the food presented to them, and in those cases, I tell them to savor it with their imagination first (laughs)."

Hand & Arm Care Essential for Daily Mind Changes

Suwa often uses vegetables and fruits fresh in her creations, including the akebia mentioned above. As she works with water frequently, she pays more attention to hand care than the average person. She reportedly carries two types of hand cream with her at all times.


"The first impression was the pleasant aroma, a blend of fine essential oils. Skincare must be enjoyable to be sustainable, so I thought this was excellent. It absorbs quickly and serves the dual purpose of moisturizing and refreshing. Hand creams, by their very nature, demand functional excellence.


Hand treatments, which also enhance relaxation through massage, promote brain activity and help maintain autonomic nerve balance. In addition to the refreshing effect of the fragrance, hand treatments are also recommended as a way to refresh your mood.

The Power of Fresh Plants Directly Resonates with the Five Senses

Suwa aims for people to experience food intuitively with their five senses. She first considers the concept and story, then selects ingredients to express them. If she encounters an unfamiliar ingredient, she seeks out someone knowledgeable to learn about its preparation, while also not being bound by traditional cooking methods.

"I try to identify and bring out the potential of fresh ingredients. If an ingredient has power, it resonates directly with the five senses."—THREE Hand & Arm Cream ACalso aligns with Suwa's concept in its ability to fully utilize the freshness and characteristics of its ingredients.



"Everyone possesses instinctive desires and curiosity. I aim to stimulate these through food and the act of eating. 'Tastes of Emotion to Savor with the Senses' is one such endeavor, creating food that allows people to experience and savor using all their senses, perhaps senses that lie dormant within them."

A New Way of Cuisine That Evokes Primal Responses

Suwa notes that the reactions to "Guerilla Restaurant" vary significantly from country to country.

"Overseas, after experiencing the 'Tastes of Emotion,' people are often surprised by the nuanced range of emotional expression found in Japan. Perhaps this is unique to the Japanese people, who possess delicate sensibilities. This hand cream, too, would surely resonate with Japanese people of refined taste. I feel it connects to the very core of Japanese sensibility."

—Thank you very much.