1-day ticket
Valid for Saturday or Sunday.
CHF 10 to CHF 20
- Full and reduced fares available in our online shop
- Children < 7 years: free entry
- Access to all festival activities for the chosen day
Welcome!
Japan Impact is the largest festival dedicated to Japanese culture in French-speaking Switzerland, bringing together thousands of enthusiasts every year around manga, anime, video games, Japanese traditions, and much more.
Since its creation in 2009, the festival has continued to grow, offering an immersive experience with concerts, exhibitor booths, workshops, tournaments, and meetings with prestigious guests.
Whether you are an experienced fan or simply curious to discover Japanese culture, Japan Impact is the event not to be missed!
Ticketing
Japan Impact offers several ticket types to enjoy the festival on one or both days of the weekend. Detailed prices (full, reduced, child) are listed directly on our online shop. Free entry for children under 7.
Public transport included with presale tickets
Thanks to our partnership with Mobilis, any ticket bought in presale includes a transport title valid in zones 11 + 12 for the day indicated on your ticket. More information in the Access & transport section.
2-day ticket
Valid for Saturday + Sunday.
CHF 15 to CHF 35
- More advantageous than two 1-day tickets
- Children < 7 years: free entry
- Free access to all activities during both days
News
CANCELLATION of Takahiro Hojo's conferences
For health reasons, Takahiro Hojo's conferences at Japan Impact 2026 are cancelled.
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Screening - The Boy and the Beast
Discover Mamoru Hosoda's film "The Boy and the Beast"!
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Video Games - Musical and Fun Activities
Let yourself be carried away by the rhythm and dive into our fun and musical activities to recharge with energy and excitement!
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ZUN-Anime
Attend a drawing lesson about manga faces organized by the ZUN-Anime association!
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Tanukara - Karaoke
Sing your favorite anime openings and enjoy two full days dedicated to karaoke with Tanukara!
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Kudnalla - Acrylic Painting Workshop
Get started with acrylic painting with Kudnalla and discover the basics of this technique in a friendly atmosphere!
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Ironmouse at Japan Impact!
Virtual meeting with one of the most iconic figures in VTubing
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Kintsugi with Véronique Mooser
Discover the art of kintsugi with Véronique Mooser, art therapist and specialist
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Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy
Kodai: Antiquity in Japanese Pop Culture
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Aux Mille Pins - Japanese Teas
Discover Japanese teas with Emiko Okamoto, founder of Aux Mille Pins
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The art of sharpening Sakai japanese knives
Conference and demonstration on sharpening Sakai Japanese knives at Japan Impact
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Fondation Baur - Far Eastern Art
The Fondation Baur shares its Japanese art highlights at Japan Impact
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Wa Rei Ryū - Art of the Sword
Conference and demonstration of Kenjutsu/Battōjutsu with Wa Rei Ryū's Dōjō Jouen
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Actor Slimane Yefsah at Japan Impact!
Voice actor (Verso – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33), meeting fans in talks and autograph sessions at Japan Impact.
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Food Court
Discover the culinary delights awaiting you at Japan Impact!
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Concours cosplay : Rules
The rules of our cosplay contests are available!
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Ticketing now open!
The holiday season is fast approaching, and we have great news to share: Japan Impact ticketing is now open! 🥳🎟️
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Cosplay Constest : revised format
Our cosplay contest offers new possibilities: join the adventure!
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Idol Contest Rules
The Idol contest rules are online! Registrations will open in early December.
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New Japan Impact Poster!
Discover the new poster for the 17th edition of Japan Impact.
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Registration deadlines
Young creators registrations
Closedbetween October 1 and November 1
Share your creations of all kinds with the Japan Impact audience
Exhibitors registrations
Closedfrom June
Contact us by email for any request
Concert registrations
Closedfrom June
Contact us by email for any question related to concerts.
Staff registrations
Closedfrom October
Experience the event from the inside and share your skills!
Idol contest (solo & group)
Closed6 December 2025 - 3 January 2026
Rules and registration period will be published here.
Cosplay contest (solo + group & performance)
Closed12 January 2026 - 25 January 2026
Rules and registration period will be published here.
Meet at Japan Impact
Ironmouse
Virtual meeting with one of the most iconic figures in VTubing
Sumika Tsujimoto
Anime theme song covers on saxophone by Sumika Tsujimoto
Utakiambi
Let yourself be carried away by the sunny sounds of Okinawa with Utakiambi!
Franponais
Discover Manzai, a typically Japanese form of duo comedy!
Hinajapon
Discover Swiss culture through the eyes of Hinajapon, a passionate content creator
Hoishi Aina & Ochikobore
Innovative concert blending VTubing and live music with Hoishi Aina and Ochikobore
Altaya Cosplay
Discover Altaya's journey and cosplaying with a disability
Cyril Coppini
Rakugo performer and renowned manga translator
Mitsune
Hypnotic band reinventing traditional Japanese sounds with modern energy.
Slimane Yefsah
Voice actor (Verso – Clair Obscur), meeting fans in talks and autograph sessions at Japan Impact.
Maoh Cosplay
French cosplayer 2024 Riot Games contest winner
Ochikobore
Lausanne-based band specializing in J-Pop and anime song covers.
HANCE
Singer-songwriter blending genres from around the world with a typically Japanese touch.
Hoishi Aina
Swiss VTuber specializing in music.
A-One Records
Japanese Eurobeat group specializing in Touhou Project remixes.
Gallery
Access
Address
EPFL, Quartier Nord
1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Public transport
From Lausanne:
Metro M1 towards Renens ⟶ Get off at EPFL
Bus lines:
- MBC 701 ⟶ Get off at Parc Scientifique
- MBC 705 ⟶ Get off at EPFL
- TL Bus 1 ⟶ Get off at EPFL/Colladon
By car
Parking available on the EPFL site is very limited. We strongly recommend public transport, which is free in the Lausanne area when purchasing an online ticket.
Partners
