How is Japan’s rapid modernization in the 20th century revealed in its prints?

Find out on Saturday at 2.30pm and 3.15pm in the Kyoto Room, during two lectures presented by Sylviane de Cerjat Hagger: “Estampes Yokohama-e: les Japonais (re)découvrent les Occidentaux” and “La modernisation du quotidien révélée par les estampes Shin-hanga” 🎎
At the “Origine du manga” lecture, you’ll learn more about the early development of manga up to the time of Astroboy, on Sunday from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm in the Kyoto Room.

An art historian specializing in Asian art, Sylviane works as a mediator and specialized lecturer at the Baur and Ariana museums, where she accompanies the public as they explore the exhibitions.

We’re thrilled to welcome HORIZONS - Living Music to our next edition of Japan Impact, a modern orchestra that redefines classical music by making it accessible and vibrant through pop culture! 🎻✨

Their repertoire? A mix of video game soundtracks, anime, and Studio Ghibli classics. Playing their tracks at sharing venues like Japan Impact, HORIZONS invites you to an immersive live experience, where classical music meets your favorite worlds.
And that’s not all!
To make this concert even more special, we’re launching a contest: it’s up to you to choose one of the pieces that will be played on stage! 🤩
Comment on our Instagram post until January 23, and suggest a piece of Japanese-themed music (J-Pop, film music, anime, Ghibli, etc.) and be entered in the draw. The chosen track will be performed live by HORIZONS - Living Music during their concert at Japan Impact, and the winner will also win 2 one-day tickets to Japan Impact!

🎉 Exciting News at Japan Impact This Year! 🎉 Japanese food lovers, get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience! The food zone is moving to bring you even more flavors and a festive atmosphere. Find your favorite food stands on Piccard Avenue, right in the heart of the convention, for more variety and convenience. 🍣 Sweet or savory? 🍡 Indulge in an irresistible selection of Japanese specialties: steaming ramen, crispy takoyakis, delicious dorayakis, and so much more! And to quench your thirst while soaking in the vibes, what could be better than a refreshing bubble tea or a comforting hot chocolate to-go? 📸 Get a sneak peek at the treats awaiting you by browsing the pictures in the article. Get your appetite ready and join us for a flavorful journey through Japan!

💃 Opening of Registrations for the IDOL Contest 🕺: The 🎶 IDOL Contest 🎶 is back this year on Saturday February 15th ! Once again, you can show us your dancing skills, whether solo or in a group (up to 6) 👯. So, if you’ve got rhythm in your veins, have dreamed of becoming a Kpop or Jpop idol, or simply love doing dance covers with your friends, come set the stage on fire 🔥!

OH OH OH! 🧑‍🎄 The whole team of Japan Impact wishes you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! 🎄 To celebrate, we’re offering you a chance to win tickets for our next edition, which will take place on 15 and 16 February 2025, as well as goodies, through a drawing competition! 🎏

We’re delighted to announce that Japan Impact’s famous cosplay contests are back for this 16th edition! 🤩 On February 15 and 16, 2025, get ready to shine on stage, solo or in a group, or simply enjoy an exceptional show!

It’s once again in collaboration with the Z’Hiboo (@zhiboo.ch on Instagram), in charge of organizing these incredible contests, that we’ll be able to admire you sharing your passion and bringing your favorite characters to life! 😍 Full contest rules are available on the Z’Hiboo’s Linktree, as well as on our website.

Registration will be open from January 10 to 20, so stay tuned! ✨
📸 Théa
Cosplays by @akai_sora_cosworks and @yuicosplay_ch (on Instagram)

Christmas is fast approaching, and we’ve got some great news to share with you! Japan Impact ticket sales is now open! 🥳🎟️

Are you looking for an original gift for a loved one, or simply a memorable weekend with family and friends? Look no further! 🤗

On February 15 and 16, join us for the 16th edition of Japan Impact. Come and discover creations of all kinds by talented young artists, dance to the rhythm of our concerts, and thrill to the cosplay contests, IDOL, and our brand-new free parade, open to all. Like every year, you’ll also be able to immerse yourself in Japanese culture through our many workshops and conferences dedicated to traditions, or try your hand at our rally on this year’s theme: Japanese toys and games!

To make sure you don’t miss a thing, follow us on our various social media, where we’ll be sharing all our upcoming news with you very soon! ✨

Discover the poster of the 16th edition of Japan Impact on the theme of Japanese video games and toys! 🎮🧸 Get ready to explore this fascinating universe on 15 and 16 February 2025! Stay tuned, as there are plenty of surprises in store, and we can’t wait to reveal what we have in store for this edition very soon! ✨ A big thank you to @plastic.pen for capturing the essence of Japanese video games and toys in this beautiful visual 🤩 Will you be able to recognise all the toys on the poster? 👀

[Destination Tokyo] What better way to enjoy a weekend in October than at Destination Tokyo ? Join us for the 8th edition of the festival on 26 and 27 October at the Lycée-Collège de Saint-Maurice 🥳 We’ll have a stand there and look forward to seeing you there with lots of activities ✨️ The festival will offer entertainment throughout the weekend and will host numerous stands, conferences as well as two cosplay competitions! We look forward to seeing you at the weekend 🤗

⚠️ Young Artists: Registration now open ⚠️ We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for our next edition of Japan Impact, on 15 and 16 February 2025 ⭐. Crédits: @mori_illustration , @ser..savel , @lorenzo_space_