We’re delighted to renew our partnership with @mamike.ch, Switzerland’s leading cosplay shop and sponsor of our cosplay competition!

Nestled in the heart of Berne’s Old Town, mamike.ch is not just an online boutique, it’s a veritable Ali Baba’s cave for cosplay enthusiasts. Whether it’s Flexbond, Plastidip, Gummidip or HexFlex, or EVA and Poly Props Foam, not to mention all the Worbla’s and many flexible acrylic colors, mamike.ch is the place where your search turns into a find for your next cosplay project all in one place!

Don’t hesitate to check out their social networks and visit their website to find that missing nugget to complete your cosplay!

Discover the J-Pop musical trend, or Japanese pop, which is being exported abroad and particularly to France, where the group Amaitsuki was born in 2008 ✨

With over 15 years’ experience and more than 300 videos on YouTube, this amateur singing and dancing group is keen to share its passion for J-Pop culture across France.

Come and see their performances on Saturday at 4pm and Sunday at 3pm in Salle Taiyo.

Come and discover, or face formidable opponents in Mah-jong and Go at Japan Impact.

Traditional Chinese Mah-jong will hold no secrets for you. Come and discover this game with a detailed introduction to the basic rules. Once the explanations are complete, dive into your first game alongside other beginners, under the supervision of an experienced club member who will guide you step by step. Alternatively, dare to challenge the club members if you feel up to it!

In the same vein, learn the basics of the game of Go or try out alternatives such as Atari-go, ideal for children, or blind Go for the more daring. For enthusiasts already familiar with the game, equipment will be available for memorable duels. You can also browse through Hikaru no Go manga or consult books on perfecting your skills and exercises.

Ready to take on a challenge worthy of the greatest Pokémon trainers? Thanks to the Poke’mon IRL association, dive into a real-life Pokémon adventure in the heart of Japan Impact!

Take on the champions scattered around the convention with your team on Pokémon Scarlet and/or Pokémon Violet on Nintendo Switch. Collect their badges to gain access to the Poke’mon League IRL, and try your hand at the title of Pokémon Master! 🏆

Otherwise, Zarbi, those clever letter-shaped Pokémon, are hiding all over the convention. Go in search of them on a treasure hunt and be rewarded for your powers of observation! 🕵️‍♂️

We’re proud to welcome French mangaka Anaïs Eustache to our next edition of Japan Impact!

Since childhood, Anaïs has been captivated by the world of drawing and manga, inspired by classics such as Sailor Moon and Sakura Chasseuse de Cartes. At the age of 12, she began creating her own stories and developed a passion for traditional color illustration. Her talent and imagination led her to share her world through a blog, before enrolling in a comic book school where she graduated at 21.

In 2020, Anaïs published her first manga series, Azure (3 volumes), followed by Circée, her new work in progress, published by Clair de Lune. The final volume of Circée is expected in late 2024. ✨

At Japan Impact 2025, Anaïs will host two duo conferences with Jéronimo Cejudo, where they will share their journeys as mangakas in France, as well as on urban fantasy, a genre that inspires their creations.

We’re thrilled to welcome professional cosplayer Ellothin to Japan Impact 2025! 🤩

Since her debut in 2010, Ellothin has come an incredible way, from a cosplay enthusiast to a true professional. After shining on the international scene with incredible awards such as 1st place at CICAF 2018 in China, or her place as a finalist in the Armor category at Twitchcon 2022, she decided to turn her passion into a profession. Today, she works with prestigious brands such as Riot Games, Blizzard, Playstation, and many others, as a specialist in the creation of armor, stage accessories, and even trophies. ✨

At Japan Impact, Ellothin will be a member of the cosplay contest jury, organized by our partners the Zhiboo, where she’ll be able to discover your magnificent creations. She’ll also be hosting an inspiring conference on professional cosplay, where she’ll be giving you tips on how to make a living from your passion for cosplay. And for DIY enthusiasts, don’t miss her Sheika tablet-making workshop inspired from from The Legend of Zelda.

Meet little K - Discover the art of kamishibai

The Musée des Contes invites you to discover the art of kamishibai at the 16th edition of Japan Impact, a form of Japanese storytelling that first appeared almost a century ago. 📜

Back then, storytellers carried their little wooden theaters on the luggage racks of their bicycles, captivating crowds of children in the streets of Japanese cities with their illustrated tales. At Japan Impact, Vevey-based Le Musée des contes et récits made the trip to captivate you with their narration of Japanese tales and legends. 🎭

And why not try your hand at this art form? Take your place as a reader, and in turn become a storyteller, transporting your listeners for the duration of a tale: from the depths of the ocean to the summit of Mount Fuji, populated by humans … or fantastic creatures.

We are pleased to renew our partnership with Bernina, sponsor of the cosplay contest that will allow cosplayers to win a sewing machine and a serger! 🤩

Come and discover their stand during the convention to learn how to sew, or for cosplayers having a problem with their costume, a Bernina seamstress will be on hand to help you out! Otherwise, find other activities at Bernina, such as the Teru Teru Bozu to bring in the good weather ☀️

And if you need personalized advice, the perfect fabric or a sewing machine for your cosplay, drop by Bernina’s boutique on rue du petit chêne 27, just a stone’s throw from Lausanne train station!

Perhaps you’ve already seen a demonstration of taiko, the famous Japanese drums, and marveled at the power and energy of the sounds they produce. Well, why not wield the sticks yourself to recreate those mesmerizing rhythms at Japan Impact? 🥁

With Atelier Taiko Lausanne, plunge into the heart of this traditional art! The activity begins with an introduction to the history of taiko, followed by a warm-up. You’ll then learn the basics: positioning, holding the sticks, striking techniques and essential rhythms.

To finish on a high note, you’ll play a collective piece in a Matsuri style, a rhythmic and unforgettable experience where the energy of the group will thrill you!

ReMi Taiko return again this year to set the Japan Impact stage ablaze with their vibrant taiko (Japanese drum) percussion, and haunting fue (Japanese flute) melodies 🥁🎶

For almost 20 years, this talented group has been bringing the energy of traditional Japanese festivals to Switzerland, while also performing more modern compositions. So get ready to be transported by their incredible mastery and the passion that drives each of their tracks!

Join us on the weekend of Japan Impact for a show that will have you vibrating to the rhythm of the taiko!