Summary

Events : Solo and group Cosplay Competition (Z’Hiboo), Idol Competition, New Free Parade Competition, PolyJapan Activity Room (Tanukara), Outdoor stage with quizzes and entertainment

Guests and Talks : Anaïs Eustache, Jéronimo Céjudo, Ari Ozawa, Cyril Coppini, Liz Yoon, Matthieu Zellweger, Ellothin Cosplay, Axel Cosplay, Ikebana, Sylviane de Cerjat Hagger, Axel Witzke, Sandrine Chabre, Emma Obadina, Yasuka Mastro, JBX, Shibari

Concerts : Mina, Natsumi Yuzu, HORIZONS - Living Music, Amaitsuki, Emiko & KiriSute Gomen, Komainu Yosakoi, Rémi Taiko

Martial Arts : Dojo Waryu, Dojo Jouen (Wa Rei Ryu), Iarumas Club, Budoshin Aiki Ryu, ELAA

Screenings : Godzilla Minus One, The Boy and the Heron

Exhibitors : Agathe Gastaldi, Anime Import, Aoi Hapanse clothing, Ars incense, Association des Streameurs/euse Suisse, Atelier Beltane, Aux milles pins, Bankai adventures, Bernina, Boutique Sérénité, Camileon.creation, Couleur geek, Cpop, Crazyworldofval, Dessinemoiunmanga, Diane georges & co, Dragibuz, Dragon ball day, Ecole d’arts apolline, EF Language Courses, Eternals, Excellence tea, Geek o’ leman, Genki corp., Ha na by Atsuta, Hallyu Korea, Helvepic, Ìllunya, Itsumademo, Juusan no hoshi, Kabé stencils, Kawaii journal, Kidultmania, Kimikimi, Kinnoishi studio, Kudnalla, L’ecaille d’argent, La faucheuse de mots, La guerre de l’hérésie, La maison rouge, La meuf qui peint sur du verre, Lausanne-sport esports, Leloupbar, Les aventures de Kanako Sawada, Les bouilles geek, Lord Gibson, Norika et Shamanyx, Maison blanche, Manga - Senshi Athena, Mediazone, Melledenevers, Monoya Tokyo, Mykelys, Repliqua, Romandub, Sandrine Chabre, Shinsekai, Stefan Grosse Halbuer, Stop suicide association, Tale of Fantasy, Tanigami, Thaelynn, Tokyo Story, Uchitomi, Unknown Echoes, Zockbar

Young Creators : Kraffab, Lé0 et Mori, Noemygurumy, Lidia Mathez, Canid & Ryaliart, LOX.EXE, TVCHANY, Pastek’s Cave, Nessie art, Samellia, Chez Noyer, Kiseki-Chan, Kune Arts, Mimi Studio, Artsy Meri & Sabdraws, Fowen ART, Rikka Tatsu Art, MeoowGang, Savel’s Cabinet of Curiosities, Petite Hommelette, SpaceLorenz, La Charpie, Mitz_arts, Chloé Illustrée , Auphaniim, Sora Poké Créa, Threeleaves, Studio Bewan, Donjon & Procrastination, Faeh’s Art , Chisa, Garlegas art, FunnyScared, Smash créative , Ptit Shou Shop, Eradin Art & Alchemy, The Art of Megane, L’antre du minou, Swan Keller Art, Saltysailor14 et Starydreamx, Denisse créatrice de mignonneries , Keynok, Manon Mergnat, Nommytaco, Maison de l’univers , ookaryi, PaperCalypso, EHE Goodies, Anival Freak Show, Sophingers, Elliot Gaudard, Eupholie, L’enfileur de perles, Kris & Laura Low, Studio MeLo, Artjiayi, doleau, Marilyne Emery, Milady Crochets, Ly’s, Rennavya, Orange Fouff Art

Workshops & Activities : Rally: Gacha Gacha, Which toy will come out?, Raï Room (crafts for children), Reading by Pyl, ArtePoly Makeup, Seiju Ikebana, Franponais, SwissMiso, Bookbinding workshop, Couleur Geek, Emma Obadina, Bento Lieferservice, JDR-Poly, Diane Georges & co, Maid Café, Post Tenebras Cards, TCG League Valaisanne, Will of Neptunia, Hall-Kamishibaï, Megumi Watanabe (Japanese lessons), Art’elier, Cordeb’Art, Seisui-Calligraphy, Itsuko Yoshikawa, messagedelaforêt (Kokedama), Mahjong, Club de Go Lausanne, Suminagashi, Aux Mille Pins - Japanese Teas, Isabelle Jeudy, Atelier Taiko Lausanne, Quiet Room, Sachiko Grasseler, SwissCosplayFamily, Sombre idee tatooer, Shakoy, La Paillette et Jenn Doe, Ecole d’Arts Apolline

Video Games : Absolute Frost - Music Gamers, Touhou-Bohu, Gaming Federation, Nintendo, Poké’mon IRL, K’Bird, Just Dance Switzerland

Summary

Over 12,300 people flocked to EPFL for the 15th edition of Japan Impact!

For this anniversary edition, a retrospective museum and a talk hosted by former presidents of the PolyJapan association offered a different perspective and anecdotes on the history and evolution of our event.

The program shone with its diversity, notably featuring YouTuber Mitsu, international cosplayer Begoña, One Piece voice actor Vincent Chansard, and historian Sandrine Chabre. Musical performances were highlights, particularly with Natsumi Yuzu on shamisen, Hance with her captivating voice, and the rock concert by IRON ATTACK! and ButaOtome who energized Saturday evening’s show.

True to tradition, Japan Impact allowed its visitors to immerse themselves in Japanese culture with varied workshops and talks covering diverse topics such as yōkai, bento preparation, Konmari folding, shibari and much more. Martial arts were honored with demonstrations and introductions offered by several local dojos. This year, our rally themed around yōkai delighted young and old alike. Meanwhile, Nintendo and numerous video game associations transformed an entire floor into a gamer paradise, with the latest Switch releases and various video games. On their side, cosplay competitions shone with high-level performances and attracted crowds. The return of the Idol competition, inaugurated the previous edition, met with resounding success, while Japan Impact’s traditional animation, namely the Kawaii competition, was joyfully received by the audience during the event’s finale thanks to its talented participants. Finally, accessibility was a strong point of this edition, with the return of a quiet room, the introduction of pictograms facilitating inclusivity for people with specific needs, and other practical improvements.

Summary

Events : Solo and group cosplay competition, Kawaii Competition, Idol Competition, PolyJapan activity room, Migros drawing battle

Guests and Talks : Julien Fontanier, Caly, Tokyo no Jo, Ainlina, Tenkou, Elsa Brants, Reno Lemaire, Jessica Jung, Art Of Leo, Atelier Rond bleu, Cercle Suisse Japon, Éditions Luciférines, Kintsugi, Muteki, Le Studio Bon, Marutcha, Swiss Miso

Martial Arts : Dojo Waryu, Dojo Kempo de Lausanne, Dojo Jouen (Wa Rei Ryu), Iarumas Club

Concerts : Duo Taku, Komainu Yosakoi, MeanCat TV, ReMi Taïko, RINCH, Sawada Harugin, Shiroku

Screenings : Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Exhibitors : Tanigami, Migros (M Electronics), Autisme Genève, Stop suicide, Dôshin Éditions, Excellence Tea, Repliqua Collections, Itsumademo, Renzverse, Ceruleum, Mamike, La Maison Rouge, Arda Wigs, L’Ecaille d’Argent, AOI Japanese Concept Store Kimono x Fashion and Lifestyle, Tokyo Story, Leloupbar, Fanélia, Fluffy Tori, MediaZone, Les Bouilles Geek, Dried fruits, Sweety Bonbon, Hallyu Korea, Tales of Fantasy, Mono ni kokoro, Hamaya France, AnimeImport, Kabe, EF - Language courses, Apolline | École d’arts, Kissui, JapaNeuch Festival, Kare Curry, Izanai - Japanese Matsuri Food, Taiyaki & Co., Label 7 Softice, Maiiam Japanese Street Food, Wakara Karaage, Sawasdee Thai, Physics travel

Young Creators : Its Momosaki, Mystimily & Garlegas, BabaYiaga, Tsarletta, Agathe Gastaldi, Chez Johnson, Ptit Shou, Nommytaco, Collectibats, Ryalia, Kiseki-Chan, Baobaolen, Yoenaï, Mustard Family, Zilo&Momo, ShinePaw, Olha, CrazyWorldOfVal, Little Bitty Creatures, Neus Agelet Ceramics, Denisse créatrice de mignonneries, Alberto Russo, Ricco, LidiaMathez, Threeleaves, Eupholie, Claire Delépée, ly boo, Nenelfe, Vanee Art, Fluffish, Keynok, Oanaï, Tid Izar, Supermesange, Gaëlle Forgeot, Sophingers, Kitsugamigurumi, TVCHANY, Samellia, Kimiyo Japon, Atelier Noriko, Fantasy Aquarel’, Tengu Ren, NG02, Smash Créative, FunnyScared, Nogi, Ponchou.net, Dragibuz, Yami Shin, Elliot Gaudard, EHE goodies, Paul-Emmanuel Separi, SU + VERMIN, Sora Poké Créa, Matryoshka, Kudnalla, Le Cerf Noir

Workshops & Activities : Rally: Ao Ao! Vegetable Japan, Raï Room (children’s crafts), Tanigami, DojoZen Sansui, Hall-Kamishibaï, Art’elier, Sophie - Japanese lessons, Boutique Sérénité, Maid Café, JDR-Poly, Unknown Echoes, Diane Georges, Go game, Mahjong, Swiss Cosplay Family, Itsuko Yoshikawa (kimono workshops & tea ceremonies), Minori Usui - Soba making, Emma Obadina - Traditional homemade pastries, Message de la Forêt (kokedama), Megumi Watanabe (Japanese lessons), Liying Huang and Atelier Duvet (calligraphy), Couleur Geek (coloring), Cordeb’Art - Manga drawing lessons, Mari Nerome (tsumami-zaiku), Francine Mancini, Books and Travels, Association Kyosai, Bastien Conus (suminagashi), Encre Lavis

Video Games : Absolute Frost - Music Gamers, Touhou-Bohu, Gaming Federation, Nintendo, Poké’mon IRL, Will of Neptunia

Summary

Events : Solo and group cosplay, Kawaii Competition, Kakkoii Competition

Guests and Talks : Kintsugi, MJ Fermez-La!, David Javet, Cercle Suisse Japon - Arboretum, Joranne, Pikanoa, Aluota, Shinocosplay, Les Z’Hiboo, Yami Shin, Cirkle, Yatuu

Martial Arts : Dojo Waryu, Dojo Ryu Seki kai, Wa Rei Ryu Switzerland - Dojo Jouen, Iaruma

Concerts : Art Levant, Aka taïko, SCIMIA, Tale of Fantasy, MeanCatTV, Kohei, Rainbow Rangerz

Screenings : Spirited Away

Exhibitors : Couleur Geek, AOI Clothing, Fanélia, Dried fruits, Kiku Vintage, Association Kissui, L’écaille d’Argent, Repliqua, EF, Excellence Tea, Fluffy Tori, Itsumademo, Messagesdelaforet Kokedama, Midnight Blossom, Club Sésame, Sérénité, Yellow’s Creations, SWISSMISO, The Last Kamit, Anime Import, Les Bouilles Geek, Media Zone, Stop Suicide, Apolline, Mangamaton, Kabé, Unknown Echoes, Ceruleum, RenZ Verse, Kalysten creations, La Maison Rouge, Mamike, Bernina, Tanigami, MElectronics

Young Creators : Studio Setsama, Claire Delépée, Monica Delgado, marilyneemery, Eupholie, Green Moon Jewellery, Sophingers, Garlegas, Nenelfe Shop, Threeleaves, Supermesange, Ptit Shou Illustration, Miss Camelia, Destination Tokyo, Kitsugamigurumi, Kimiyo Japon, Oanaï&Grib, Isart, Mystimily, crazyworldofval, Victorine, Swan Keller Art, Tid Izart, Atelier Noriko, Ricco, Sora Poké Créa, Agathe Gastaldi, Keynok, Patati&Patata, Kura’Crea, Matryoshka, Smash Créative, La Boîte de Pandoure, EHE goodies, FunnyScared, Chisa ☆ Sedeto, Su and the boys & Basement Vermin, TVCHANY, Alberto Russo, Fantasy Aquarel, Neus and Denisse Ceramics, Vanee_Art, Ruby - Shearlexie

Workshops : Megumi - Japanese lessons, Liying Huang - Calligraphy, TheMatchaGreen - Japanese cuisine, Cordeb’Art - Drawing, DUVET - CALLIGRAPHY

Ongoing activities : Swiss Cosplay Family, Raï Room, Rally, Activities by PolyJapan, Final Fantasy Trading Card Game, Force of Will, Ligue Pokémon Yverdon, Japan and board games, Card games with Tanigami, TCG League Valaisanne, Will of Neptunia, Diane Georges & CO, Hall-Kamishibaï, Art’elier, Go game, Mahjong, JDR-Poly, Pokemon IRL, Maid Café Victorian Rose, Sophie Thomas - Your name in Japanese

Video Games : Absolute Frost - Music Gamers, Gaming Federation, Nintendo, Nintend’Oz, Touhou-Bohu

13th edition
1st online edition, on Twitch and Discord.

Summary

Ongoing Activities : Japan Impact Discord with PolyJapan, Pokémon IRL and Association Kyosai

Events & Shows : Japanese chronicles with PolyJapan (Japanese dragons, Japanese food and recipes, Omiai, Themed restaurants in Japan, Washi); Solo and group cosplay competition via video with Z’hiboo; Live shows with PolyJapan and DashStudio (Matinales, Debrief’, Coup de Coeur Animanga, Questions pour un Yen); Interactive role-playing game with Unknown Echoes

Workshops : Papercraft and drawing with Association Kyosai; Japanese calligraphy with Seisui Calligraphy; Japanese lessons with EF; Gunpla workshop with PolyJapan

Concert & Music video : Akara (Japan), Tale of Fantasy (Switzerland)

Talks & Shows : Japanese calligraphy with Seisui Calligraphy; Rakugo with Cyril Coppini; The Mangaka profession with Katahira Yoshimi in partnership with the Japanese Consulate in Geneva; Japanese cuisine with Marutcha; Kamishibaï with Nathalie Jendly

Video Games : Rocket League tournament and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tournament with G@ming Federation; Pokémon IRL; Nintendo game reviews with PolyJapan

Fanzines, artists and craftspeople : Agathe Gastaldi; Atelier Noriko; Baobaolen; Claire Delépée; Jahyra; Keynok; Kimiyo Japon; Kitsugamigurumi; Little Tree Moss; Lovernios; Ma Patte Laisse des Traces; Marjolaine; Marylou Deserson; Matryoshka; Midnight Blossom; Monica Delgado; Mysti Mily; Naemyy; Poncho; Seiirei; Sophingers; Sora Poké Créa; Threeleaves; Yami Shin

Sponsors : AGEPoly, Arda Wigs, EPFL, Excellence Tea, La Maison Rouge, Tanigami

Summary

Guests : RWBY (Kara Eberle and Arryn Zech), Franponais, Vu du Japon (Ikimasho, La Balade du Sakura and Mission Japon), Manlima, Taryn and Monsieur Plouf

Events : Solo and group cosplay, Kawaii Competition, Kakkoii Competition, live painting with Kabé and shiba meet-and-greet

Workshops : Calligraphy, Coloring classes, Drawing classes, Papercraft, Zazen meditation, Japanese lessons, Hanko seal making, Matcha tea ceremony, Incense ceremony, Kimono fitting, Kokedama, Ikebana, Japanese crafts, Kumihimo and sashiko embroidery

Talks : Tea paradise, The universe of sake, Japanese constellations, From Japan to the Acropolis, Manga from A to Z, Card games, Cosplay waste and Drawing techniques

Martial arts : Aikido (Budoshin Aiki Ryu), Waryu Ju-Jitsu (Dojo Waryu), Iaido (Dojo Meikikai) and Kobudo (Dojo Isshinkan)

Concerts : Riuchi, Iron Attack!, Ekotumi, Taiko, Yosakoi and Taisuke Motonaga

Exhibitors : Anime Import, CIO, Doki Tableware, Ecaille d’argent, EF, Drawing space, Excellence Tea, Fanelia, Fluffy Tori, Galaktus, Genki Corp, Itsumademo Goodies, Japan Primavera, KFM, Kiku Vintage, Kodomo, Koneko, Maison Rouge, Mamike.ch, Manga-no-toki, Media-zone.tv, Midori Harada, Seisui Calligraphy, Serenite, Sweety swiss, Tanigami, Tenryuushi and Vercors Kokedama

Screenings : Promare, A Tale of Samurai Cooking, Asteroid in Love, Dr. Stone, Golden Kamui, Hinamatsuri, Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin: Advent of the Red Comet, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Nanbaka, New Game!, Saga of Tanya the Evil, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Tsuredure Children, Zombie Land Saga and RWBY

Ongoing activities : Pokémon cards, TCG League Valaisanne, Force of will, Board games, Hanafuda, Go game, Mahjong, Zazen meditation, Role-playing games, Kamishibaï, Maid Café, Manga Café, PolyJapan activities room, Photo studio, Star Rally and Wish tree

Video Games : Gaming Federation, Nintendo, Absolute frost, Pokémon IRL, Touhou-Bohu

Fanzines and young creators : Jahyra, June, Lama.Studio, Machina-su and Offblaster, Ricco, Chez Johnson, Kura’Crea & Sky, Maypandart, Alpacollection, Eleven, Eri-Se, TVChany, Keynok, Bab, Clair de Lou, D.Fantasy Creations, Minweln, Chez Noyer, Bakanal & Sophingers, Nogi, Lóvernios, Tatty Draws, Phacélie Origami, Monica Delgado, Atelier Fantastique, Anna Karen, Agathe Gastaldi, Naemy Chan, Eternal-S, Baobaolen, Kimiyo Japon, Threeleaves, Kudnalla, Le Patchi, Ella’Dreamy

Summary

Guests : Yami Shin, Nicolas David, Manuel D’Andréa, Monsieur Plouf

Events : Solo and group cosplay, Miss Kawaii, Mister Kakkoii

Workshops : Calligraphy, Choose-your-own-adventure stories, Coloring classes, Papercraft, Japanese lessons, Japanese seal making, Matcha tea ceremony, Kimono fitting, Kōdō, Ikebana, Japanese dance, Drawing classes, Sashiko, Origami, Kumihimo

Talks : Japanese traditions, Art brut collection, Sake tasting and talk, Geekin’japan, Cosplay waste, Manga on wheels, Olydri editions

Martial arts : Aikido (Budokan), Kenjutsu – Battōjutsu, Stunts and stage martial arts (action fight)

Concerts : Riuchi, Sokoninaru, Yozakura, Taiko

Exhibitors : Association Kyosai, Doki Tableware, EF, Excellence Tea, Fluffy Tori, Fanelia, Ihsân Baud, Itsumademo Goodies, Japan Primavera, Maison Rouge, Mamike.ch, May Panda, Media-zone.tv, Midori Harada, Mix Image, StrongFB, Tanigami, Tenryuushi, Vercors Kokedama, World of Goodies, Yasunobu Shidami

Exhibitions : Bolo Museum – Circuits of Japan, Bandai France – Gunpla Museum

Screenings : Sword Art Online – Ordinal Scale, Nausicaä, Konohan Kitan, How to Keep a Mummy, Gamers, Rokka – Braves of the Six Flowers, The Royal Tutor, Noucome, Tsurune, The Rising of the Shield Hero, Shirokuma Café, Yotsuiro Biyori, Yona of the Dawn, Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches

Ongoing activities : Bushiroad, Pokémon TCG, Force of Will, Hanafuda, Final Fantasy TCG, Mahjong, Zazen meditation, Go game, Role-playing games, Kamishibaï, Maid Café, Manga Café, Japan and board games, PolyJapan activities room, Photo studio

Video Games : Gaming Federation, Nintendo, Absolute Frost, Pokémon IRL, Touhou-Bohu

Summary

Guests : JBX & Pétulia, Pen of Chaos, Noob, Northern Rufio, David Revoy, Monsieur Plouf, JM Destroy, Surine & Rinaca Cosplay

Events : Solo and group cosplay, special 10th anniversary cosplay parade, Miss Kawaii, Mister Kakkoii (1st edition), PolyJapan activity room, Post-it battle, karaoke, choose-your-own-adventure stories, Pokémon IRL

Workshops : Japanese lessons, Drawing classes, Rakugo, Introducing yourself in Japanese, Calligraphy, Furoshiki, Ikebana, Papercraft, Kimono workshop, Tea ceremony, Kōdō, Japanese dance, Kokedama, Kumihimo, Japanese seals, Nail art, Poetry journey: Japanese seasons and textiles

Talks : The soul of cards – an overview, Video game press – History of Nintendo, Ending the “Geek” culture once and for all, Joint talk by Noob, JBX and POC, Yōkai: the wonderful bestiary of Rakugo (performance-talk), Ryōan-ji Garden: Zen Tigers, Cosplay performances from A to Z, Mangaka Mitsuru Adachi, Fighting games re-explained to your mom, Journey of the Pepper & Carrot webcomic, Impact of Japanese culture imported to France in the 1980s via anime and video games

Martial arts : Yoshinkan Aikido, Aikibudo, Kenjutsu, Birankai Aikido, Kendo, Japanese weapons, Asian martial arts (action fight)

Concerts : Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re, Amaitsukiland, TwoBreaths, Oriyon, ReMi Taiko, Soubugen

Exhibitors : AB Piercing, Académie de Minuit Livres, AK Anime Goodies, Anime Import, Association Kyosai, Austra, Black Sugar, Bugnon Nihongo Club, ChouChouJapan Goodies, Destination Tokyo, Diane Muller, eBeauty and Care & KFM, EF Education, Fanélia, Fluffy Tori, Francine Mancini, Japan Primavera, Mamike.ch, Media-Zone.TV, MOSHI MOSHI, Swiss Cosplay Family, Swiss Fantasy Show, Tanigami Goodies, Tenryuushi Posters, Vercors Kokedama, World of Goodies

Exhibitions : Lolita – a diversified fashion, Ukiyo-e and Musha-e – Popular iconography during the Edo and Meiji periods

Screenings : In This Corner of the World, Your Name, Pop Team Epic, A Place Further Than the Universe, Osomatsu-san, Kemono Friends, Tsuki ga Kirei, The Ancient Magus Bride, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, Re:Zero, Barakamon, Flying Witch, Space Patrol Luluco, Tonari no Seki-kun

Ongoing activities : Manga Café, Kamishibaï, Zazen meditation, Maid Café, Shiatsu, RPG, Go game, Mahjong, Hanafuda, Photo studio, Card games, Japan and board games

Summary

Guests : Brigitte Lecordier, Patrick Borg, Maliki, Popette, Lily on the Moon

Events : BulleJapon, Post-it Battle, Cosplay, Miss Kawaii, Choose-your-own-adventure stories, Nihon Talent Show, Theater Improvisation, Giant Karaoke

Workshops : Kanzaishi and Kumihimo, Sencha tea ceremony, Introductory Japanese lessons, Origami, Calligraphy, Drawing lessons, Japanese dance, Japanese pleated paper, Japanese nail art, Papercraft, Japanese seals, Kimonos, Kōdō – Incense ceremony, Matcha tea ceremony, Jiko-shōkai – Introducing yourself in Japanese, Furoshiki

Talks : The world of dubbing, Organizing your trip to Japan, Geek in Tokyo, “Who are the lolitas?”, “Manga, from Japan to Switzerland: the journeys of our heroes!”, From prints to manga to anime: “A brief history of the Japanese audiovisual entertainment industry”, Discovering soundtracks

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Birankai Aikido, Yami Karasu Ninjutsu, Shozindo, Yoshinkan Aikido, Iaido and Kenjutsu, Japanese weapons, Waryu Ju-jitsu

Concerts : Bridear, Amaitsukiland, Soubugen, Taiko, Lucia la Rezza

Exhibitors : 3D4You, AB Piercing, Académie de Minuit, AK Anime, Anime Import, AOI Clothing, Association Austra, Bla5t, Bugnon Nihongo Club, Japanese calligraphy, ChouChouBijoux, eBeauty and Care, EF Education, EpicCon, Fluffy Tori, JIMPORT, Kiwi & Alq, Kyosai, Maliki, MediaZone.TV, Moshi Moshi, Pirates-ship.ch, Francine Mancini – Books and Travel, Sur un air de Japon, Tanigami, Tenryuushi, World of Goodies, XyZèbre, Yumenokuni au pays des rêves, Sérénité, Pixels, Juusan no Hoshi

Exhibitions : FAMICON and LaserDisc Museum, CANVAS Art and Fashion School

Fanzines / Young Creators : (extensive list maintained from French version)

Screenings : Hana & Alice: Investigating the Case (2015), Patema Inverted (2013), Yuri!!! on ICE, Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World, Mob Psycho 100, Interviews with Monster Girls, ReLIFE, Orange

Food : Artiphys, Color my Tea, Komojapon, Kenchan Ramen, “Victorian Rose” Maid Café, Media-Zone Snacks, Sawasdee Thai, Yakitori stand, SV-Travel, Sweety Swiss, Taiyaki Café, Wagashi, Japan Impact bars

Themed rooms : “Victorian Rose” Maid Café, Zazen meditation, Mahjong and Go, Role-playing games, Kamishibaï space, Card games, Board games, Manga Café, Photo studio, Add’Ink Tattoo, Olaf Studio, Video and retro gaming, “Chibi’s Art’titude” Manga workshop, Nintendo, Touhou-Bohu, Pokémon IRL

Summary

Guests : Florence Torta, Philippe Cardona, Mathieu Zecchini, Kaki, LinksTheSun, Monsieur Plouf, Neko Light Orchestra, Nyo, Pensée Léo, Tenshirock

Events : Choose-your-own-adventure stories, Cosplay, Theater improvisation, Giant karaoke, Miss Kawaii, Yamanote Quiz, Pokémon IRL Championship, Post-it Battle, Tea ceremony

Workshops : Japanese seal making, Calligraphy, Matcha tea ceremony, Manga drawing lessons, Introductory Japanese lessons, Being a ninja, Serenity, Origami, Kimonos, Ikebana, Nail art, Japanese dance, Kōdō

Talks : Creating and adapting music for fantasy and gaming worlds, Professional makeup demonstration, From prints to manga to anime – a brief history of Japanese audiovisual entertainment industry, Ninjas: history and techniques, LinksTheSun, Lolita – more than a fashion, Mukashi! Hall-Kamishibaï, Nyo, Sentai Prod (+ Olydri Éditions), Traveling to Japan – preparing your first stay

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Aikido, Kendo, Yoshinkan Aikido, Shozindo

Concerts : Neko Light Orchestra, Soubugen, Taiko, TwoBreaths

Exhibitors : (list maintained from French version)

Exhibitions : Maneki-Neko – lucky cats, Lolita Portraits – “Modern Princess”

Screenings : Zatôichi by Takeshi Kitano (2003), KO by Anne Elisabeth Martin (2016), Red Point, Tabi Machi Late Show, World Trigger, Himouto! Umaru-chan, Ace of Diamond, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Osomatsu-san, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Squid Girl, Sound! Euphonium, Gintama, My Love Story!!, Mushishi Zoku Shou

Summary

Guests : LinksTheSun, Bernard Minet, K-ble Jungle

Events : Cosplay Competition (individual, group and Nintendo), Miss Kawaii, Post-it Battle, Karaoke, Tea ceremony, Nihon Talent Show, Samurai Exhibition, Pokémon IRL Championship

Workshops and talks : Japanese seal making, Calligraphy, Manga drawing lessons, Japanese lessons, Origami, Kamishibaï / Mukashi Mukashi, Sumo, Kirigami, Ikebana, Nail art, Japanese dance, Project Mana, History of manga, “Japan as the source of video game creation”

Martial arts : Sumo, Chi-Ryu Aiki-Jitsu Kobudo, Yoshinkan Aikido, Shozindo, Musokaï

Concerts : Bernard Minet, K-ble Jungle, Soubugen, Taiko, TwoBreaths

Exhibitors : Tanigami, Project Mana, World of Goodies, ID, A-Shop, L’Écaille d’Argent, AK Anime, La Maison du Japon, Anime Import, MediaZone.TV, AOI Clothing, Mix Image, Catharina Rocha, Mylia, Eternal-S, Sleepy Cosplay, Sur un Air de Japon, Isabelle Jeudi, Sweets You, Kitsune Studio

Screenings : Captain Harlock, Poyopoyo, Gintama, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure…

The convention expands to a second building for the first time!

Summary

Guests : Noob (Fantöm, Gaea, Omega Zell, Bartémulius, Nostariat, Tabris, T-Man, Ystos), Reflets d’Acide (JBX & Pétulia), Le Donjon de Naheulbeuk (Pen of Chaos), Neko Light Orchestra

Events : Cosplay Competition (individual, group and Nintendo), Miss Kawaii, Post-it Battle, Karaoke, Rakugo

Workshops and talks : Japanese seal making, Calligraphy, Manga drawing lessons, Japanese lessons, Origami, Kamishibaï, Sumo, Kirigami, Japanese dance, Project Mana, “Post-apocalyptic Japan”, Shintoism, Visual novel and translation, Yo-yo

Martial arts : Kendo, Sumo, Chi-Ryu Aiki-Jitsu Kobudo, Yoshinkan Aikido, Shozindo, Makoto Dojo

Concerts : Neko Light Orchestra, Soubugen, Taiko, TwoBreaths

Screenings : The Garden of Words, Mushishi, Free!, Golden Time…

Summary

Guests : DJ Sisen, Sanji Crack, Mékolaï Chauvet (Neko Wear), Princesse Pudding

Events : Cosplay Competition (individual and group), Miss Kawaii, Samurai Quest, Post-it Battle, Karaoke, Nihon Talent Show, Tea ceremony

Workshops and talks : Calligraphy, Manga drawing lessons, Japanese lessons, Ikebana, Origami (traditional and modern), Kamishibaï, Sumo, Kirigami, Traditional painting, Haiku, Japanese dance, Project Mana, “In Japan, love doesn’t exist”

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Kendo, Iaido and Jōdō, Sumo, Chi-Ryu Aiki-Jitsu Kobudo, Yoshinkan Aikido

Concerts : DJ Sisen, Sanji Crack, Soubugen, Taiko, Shakuhachi, TwoBreaths

Screenings : Kids on the Slope, Sword Art Online, Howl’s Moving Castle, Zatoichi…

Summary

Guests : Le Joueur du Grenier, Suok, HITT, Liquid Boy

Events : Cosplay Competition (individual and group), Miss Kawaii, Post-it Battle, Kimono parade, Lolita parade, Tea ceremony

Workshops and talks : Calligraphy, Manga drawing lessons, Japanese lessons, Ikebana, Origami, Kamishibaï, Sumo, Kirigami

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Kendo, Iaido, Jōdō, Karate, Sumo

Concerts : HITT, Liquid Boy, Soubugen, Taiko, Shakuhachi, TwoBreaths, Video game music

Screenings : Piano Forest, 20th Century Boys, Ah! My Goddess, Fate/Zero, K-On!…

Summary

Guests : Ryo Fujimura, Gothika, Pinky Doodle Poodle

Events : Cosplay Competition (individual and group), Japanese dance, Miss Kawaii, Tokyo Style Parade, Tea ceremony

Workshops and talks : Calligraphy, Manga drawing lessons, Japanese lessons, Ikebana, Origami, Kamishibaï, Sumo, Visual Kei, Goth Lolita fashion, Shiatsu

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Kendo, Nanbudo

Concerts : Gothika, Soubugen, Taiko, Ryo Fujimura, Pinky Doodle Poodle, Gaijin, Shakuhachi

Screenings : Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, Departures, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, Beelzebub…

Summary

Guests : Bernard Minet, Gothika

Events : Cosplay Competition (individual and group), Karaoke

Workshops and talks : Calligraphy, Manga drawing lessons, Japanese lessons, Ikebana, Shiatsu massages, Origami

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Kendo, Nanbudo

Concerts : Bernard Minet, Gothika, Soubugen, Taiko, Final Passion, Gaijin, Shakuhachi

Screenings : My Neighbor Totoro, Tokyo Zombie, Where the Mountains Fly…

Summary

Guests : Lamia Cross

Events : Cosplay Competition (individual and group), Karaoke

Workshops and talks : Ikebana, Shiatsu massages, Judo, Nanbudo, Sumo, Tokyo Streets

Martial arts : Nanbudo, Judo, Aikido

Concerts : Lamia Cross, Soubugen, Shakuhachi, Kumon School (traditional and modern dances and songs)

Exhibitors : Anime Virtual, NekoWear, MythCloth.ch, Francine Mancini – Books & Travel, Tanigami, Media Zone

Fanzines : Rainbow Toast, Glace Moutarde, Moonlight

Screenings : Sakuran, Hellsing Ultimate, Shining Tears x Wind, RahXephon, Eyeshield 21, Gurren Lagann…

Food : Sushi Mania, Umai, Roulotte

Themed rooms : Go game, Video games, Maid Café, Omusubi, Origami

Before Japan Impact, there was Polymanga. In 2005, the AGEPoly commission, PolyJapan, organized the very first major Swiss convention dedicated to manga, video games and Japanese culture on the EPFL campus. From this event would be born, a few years later, a convention specific to EPFL: Japan Impact.

Summary

Polymanga 2005 took place on the EPFL campus in Lausanne on April 23 and 24, 2005. It was the first major Swiss convention devoted to Japanese culture, manga, animation and video games. The event already attracted nearly 6,000 visitors, a significant success for a first edition organized entirely by student volunteers.

The program included cosplay competitions, anime screenings, video game tournaments, Japanese culture workshops (Japanese calligraphy, origami, tea ceremony) and karaoke for singing all night long (from 10 PM). The atmosphere was all about discovery, sharing and meeting between enthusiasts, laying the foundation for what would become the two French-speaking Swiss conventions in the following years.

After this inaugural edition, Polymanga left the EPFL campus to develop elsewhere in French-speaking Switzerland. PolyJapan, for its part, continued its activities within EPFL, and decided a few years later to create a new event focused on Japanese culture: Japan Impact, whose first edition took place in 2009.

This section is offered as a historical nod. Polymanga is no longer organized by PolyJapan today and has become an independent event, but its first edition in 2005 is part of Japan Impact’s DNA.