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Japan Impact 2024

Saturday 17th February 2024, from 10:00AM to 8:00PM - Sunday 18th February 2023, from 10:00 to 6:00PM

Summary

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

For this anniversary edition, a retrospective museum and a conference 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 in its diversity, with the presence of youtuber Mitsu, international cosplayer Begoña, One Piece host Vincent Chansard, and historian Sandrine Chabre. Musical performances were also highlights, with Natsumi Yuzu playing the shamisen, Hance with his captivating voice, and the rock concert by IRON ATTACK! and ButaOtome, who livened up the Saturday evening concert.

True to tradition, Japan Impact allowed visitors to immerse themselves in Japanese culture with a variety of workshops and lectures covering such diverse topics as yōkai, bento preparation, Konmari folding, shibari and much more. The martial arts were in the spotlight with demonstrations and initiations offered by several local dojos. This year, our yōkai-themed rally delighted young and old alike. At the same time, Nintendo and numerous video game associations transformed an entire floor into a gamer’s paradise, with the latest Switch releases and various video games. For their part, the cosplay competitions shone with high-flying performances and drew in the crowds. The return of the Idol competition, inaugurated the previous edition, was a resounding success, while Japan Impact’s traditional attraction, the Kawaii competition, was greeted with joy by the public at the end of the event, thanks to its talented participants. Finally, accessibility was a highlight of this edition, with the return of a silent room, the introduction of pictograms facilitating inclusivity for people with special needs, and other practical improvements.


For further information : Archives 2024

Japan Impact 2023

Saturday 18th February 2023, from 10:00AM to 8:00PM - Sunday 19th February 2023, from 10:00 to 6:00PM

Summary

Animations : Solo and group cosplay contests, Kawaii contest, Idol contest, PolyJapan activity room, Migros drawing battle

Guests and Conferences : 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

Projections : 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, Fruits secs et deshydratés, Sweety Bonbon, Hallyu Korea, Tales of Fantasy, Mono ni kokoro, Hamaya France, AnimeImport, Kabe, EF - Languages Abroad, 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 : Rallye : Ao Ao ! Japan Plants, Raï’s room (crafts for kids), Tanigami, DojoZen Sansui, Hall-Kamishibaï, Art’elier, Sophie - Cours de japonais, Boutique Sérénité, Maid Café, JDR-Poly, Unknown Echoes, Diane Georges, Go game, Mahjong, Swiss Cosplay Family, Itsuko Yoshikawa (kimono workshops & tea ceremonies), Minori Usui - How to make soba, Emma Obadina - Traditional homemade pastries, Message de la Forêt (kokedama), Megumi Watanabe (Japanese lessons), Liying Huang et Atelier Duvet (calligraphy), Couleur Geek (coloring), Cordeb’Art - Manga drawing lessons, Mari Nerome (tsumami-zaiku), Francine Mancini - Livres et Voyages, Association Kyosai, Bastien Conus (suminagashi), Encre Lavis

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


For further information : Archives 2023

Japan Impact 2022: more than 12'000 visitors

Saturday 20th August 2022, from 10:00AM to 8:00PM - Sunday 21st August 2022, from 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Summary

Animations : Cosplay solo et groupe, Concours Kawaii, Concours Kakkoii

Guests and Conferences : 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

Projections : Le voyage de Chihiro

Stands : Couleur Geek, AOI Clothing, Fanélia, Fruits deshydratés, 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 - Cours de Japonais, Liying Huang - Calligraphie, TheMatchaGreen - Cuisine japonaise, Cordeb’Art - Dessin, DUVET - CALLIGRAPHIES

Ongoing Activities : Swiss Cosplay Family, Salle de Raï, Rallye, Activités par PolyJapan Final Fantasy Trading Card Game, Force of Will, Ligue Pokémon Yverdon, Japon et Jeux de plateau, Jeux de cartes avec Tanigami, TCG League Valaisanne, Will of Neptunia, Diane Georges & CO, Hall-Kamishibaï, Art’elier, Jeu de Go, Mahjong, JDR-Poly, Pokemon IRL, Maid Café Victorian Rose, Sophie Thomas - Ton nom en japonais

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

Japan Impact: Pocket Edition 2021 : More than 3’000 viewers

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

Saturday 20th February 2021, from 12:00PM to 11:00PM - Sunday 21st February 2021, from 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Résumé

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

Animations & Emissions: Japanese Chronicles with PolyJapan (Japanese Dragons, Japanese food and recipes, Omiai, Japanese Theme Restaurants, Washi) ; Solo and Group Cosplay Contest (Video, with Z’hiboo) ; PolyJapan Live Shows with PolyJapan and DashStudio (Les Matinales, le Debrief’, Coup de Coeur Animanga, Questions pour un Yen) ; Interactive Tabletop Role-Playing with Unknown Echoes

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

Concerts & Music Clips: Akara (Japan), Tale of Fantasy (Switzerland)

Conferences & Shows: Japanese Calligraphy with Seisui Calligraphy ; Rakugo with Cyril Coppini ; The Mangaka’s Job with Katahira Yoshimi, in partnership with Japanese Consulate in Geneva ; Japanese Cooking with Marutcha ; Kamishibaï with Nathalie Jendly

Videogames: Rocket League Tournament and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament with G@ming Federation ; Pokémon IRL ; Nintendo games reviews with PolyJapan

Fanzines and artists: 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

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

Japan Impact 2020: more than 9'000 visitors

Saturday 15th February 2020 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sunday 16th February 2020, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary

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

Animations : Cosplay solo and group, Concours Kawaii, Concours Kakkoii, painting live with Kabé and meeting with shibas

Workshops : Calligraphie, Coloring lessons, Drawing lessons, Papercraft, Zazen meditation, Japanese lessons, Manufacture of Hanko seals, Matcha Tea Ceremony, Incense ceremony, Fitting of Kimonos, Kokedama, Ikebana, Japanese Handicrafts, Kumihimo and Sashiko embroidery

Conferences : Tea Paradise, The world of sake, Japanese Constellations, From japan to Acropolis, Manga from A to Z, Card games, The waste of cosplay and Drawing techniques

Martial Arts : Aïkido (Budoshin Aiki Ryu), Waryu Ju-Jitsu (Waryu dojo ), Iaido (Meikikai dojo) et Kobudo (Isshinkan dojo)

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

Exhibitors : Anime Import, CIO, Doki Tableware, Ecaille d’argent, EF, Espace dessin, 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, Moi, quand je me réincarne en Slime, Nanbaka, New Game!, Saga of Tanya the Evil, Somali and the Forest Spirit, Tsuredure Children, Zombie Land Saga and RWBY

Ongoing activities : Pokemon Cards, TCG League Valaisanne, Force of will, Board games, Hanafuda, Go game, Mah-jong, Zazen Meditation, Role-playing games, Kamishibaï, Maid Café, Manga Café, PolyJapan Activity Room, Studio Photo, the Rally of the stars and Wish tree

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

Fanzines / Young Creators : Jahyra, June, Lama.Studio, Machina-su et 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 and Ella’Dreamy

Japan Impact 2019: more than 7’800 visitors

Saturday 16th February 2019, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sunday 17th February 2019, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM  

Summary

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

Animations : Cosplay solo and group, Miss Kawaii, Mister Kakkoii

Workshops : Calligraphy, Tales of wich you are the hero, Coloring courses, Papercraft, Japanese courses, Japanese seals, Matcha tea ceremony , Kimono, Kōdō, Ikebana, Japanese dance, Drawing courses, Sashiko, Origami, Kumihimo

Conferences : Japanese traditions, Collection of the art brut museum, Conference sake, Geekin’japan, The cosplay wastes, Manga on wheels, Olydri editions

Martial Arts : Aïkido (Budokan), Kenjutsu – Battōjutsu, Stunts and scene martial arts (action fight)

Concerts : Riuchi, Sokoninaru, Yozakura, Taïko

Stands : 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

Expositions : Bolo Museum – Circuits of Japan, Bandai France – Gunpla museum

Screenings : Sword art online – Ordinal Scale, Nausicaä, Konohan Kitan, How to keep a mummy, Gamers, Rokkka – Bravs of the six flowers, Oshitsu kyoshi heine, Noucome, Tsurune, The rising of the shield hero, shirokuma cafe, Yotsuiro Biyori, Yona of the Dawn, Yamada-Kun and the seven witches

Ongoing activities : Bushiroad, Pokémon TCG, Force of will, Hanafuda, Final Fantasy TCG, Mah-jong, Zazen meditation, Go, Role playing game, Kamishibaï, Maid Café, Manga Café, Japan and boardgame, PolyJapan’s activity room, Studio Photo

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

Japan Impact 2018: more than 7’500 visitors

Saturday, 17th February 2018, from 10:00AM to 9:00PM - Sunday, 18th February 2018, from 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Summary

Guests : JBX and Pétulia, Pen of Chaos, Noob, Northern Rufio, David Revois, Mr Plouf, JM Destroy, Surine & Rinaca Cosplay

Animations : Cosplay solo and group, 10 years anniversary cosplay parade , Miss Kawaii, Mister Kakkoii (first edition), PolyJapan’s activity room, Post-it battle, karaoke, Tales of wich you are the hero, pokémon IRL

Workshops : Japanese courses, Drawing courses, Rakugo, Introduce himself in Japanese, Calligraphy, Furoshiki, Ikebana, Papercraft, kimono, Tea ceremony, Kodo, Japanese dance, Kokedama, Kumihimo, Japanese seals, Nail art, Travel in poetry

Conferences : Soul of cards , Video game press – The history of Nintendo, To end it once and for all with the « Geek » culture (Conference with Noob, JBX and POC) , Yokai The marvelous bestiary from Rakugo – conference-spectacle, The garden of Ryoan-ji : Tiger  Zen, Cosplay performances from A to Z, The mangaka Mitsuru Adachi, Combat games re-explained to my mother, Carreer in webcomic Pepper&Carrot, Impact of the Japanese culture imported in France in the 80’s by anime and video game.  

Martial Arts : Aïkido Yoshinkan, Aïkibudo, Kenjutsu, Aïkido Birankai, Kendo, Japanese weapons, Asian martial arts (action fight).

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

Stands : 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 Kokédama, World of Goodies

Expositions : The lolita – a diversified trand, Ukiyo-e and Musha-e – popular iconography during the Edo and Meiji period.

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 maid dragon, Re:zero, Barakamon, Flying Witch, Space Patrol Luluco, Tonari no Seki-Kun.

Ongoing activities : Manga Café, Kamishibaï, Meditation Zazen, Maid Café, Shiatsu, JDR, Go, Mah-jong, Hanafuda, Studio photo, Trading card games, Japan and boardgame.

Japan Impact 2017: more than 8’000 visitors

Saturday 18th February 2017, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Sunday 19th February 2017, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary

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

Events : BulleJapon, Post-it Battle, Cosplay Contest, Miss Kawaii, Tales of wich you are the hero, Nihon Talent Show, Theatrical improvisation, Karaoke

Workshops : Kanzaishi and Kumihimo, Sencha Tea Ceremony, Japanase introduction classes, Origami, Calligraphy, Drawing courses, Japanese Dance, Japanese pleated paper, Japanese Nail Art, Papercraft, Japanese Seal making, Kimonos, Kõdõ – Incense Ceremony, Matcha Tea Ceremony, Jiko-shokai – Introduce oneself in Japanese, Furoshiki

Conferences : The World of Dubbing, Organise one’s trip to Japan, Geekin’ Tokyo, « Who are the Lolitas ? », « Mangas, from Japan to Switzerland, the stories of our heroes ! », From ideas to mangas to animes: « A brief story of the Japanese entertaining audiovisual industry », On the discovery path of Original Soundtracks

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Aïkido Birankai, Yami Karasu Nin Jutsu, Shozindo, Aïkido Yoshinkan, Iaido and Kenjutsu, Japanese weapons, Waryu Ju-jitsu

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

Stands : 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 – Livres et Voyages, Sur un air de Japon, Tanigami, Tenryuushi, World of Goodies, XyZèbre, Yumenokuni au pays des rêves, Sérénité, Pixels, Juusan no Hoshi

Expositions : FAMICON Museum and LaserDisc, Ecole d’Art et de Mode CANVAS

Fanzines / Young Creators : AI NO KAMI, Ailleurs Couture, ASGARD ODYSSEIA, Association Minéplum’, Atoupik&Co, Baobaolen, Bonbon Maléfique, Chalysa, Cocoshi, DeDorgoth, DRAGIBUZ, eternal-s, Fh-seere & Era, Geek’n’Art, Kanpeki Trash, Kultur rock, Kumihimo Doro-Mikaeru, L’Ecaille d’Argent, Le Patchi, Le Petit Monde de Zoé, S-Pyro, Monogram, Matryoshka, MAY-PANDA, NG02, Numoy (Charline Saucy), Petit-Goupil, Rainbow Rangers, Rainbow Toast, Renaardeau et Kura’Crea, Ruby & Lyryken, Ryann, Sekai’s Blog, Squareshop, Studio Haru, StudioAffects, SweetsYou, TENGU REN, Tyron’s Gearing, Yume Akanai

Screenings : Hana & Alice mènent l’enquête (2015), Patéma et le monde inversé (2013), Yuri!!! On ICE, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Mob Psycho 100, Interviews With Monster Girls, ReLIFE, Orange

Catering : Artiphys, Color my Tea, Komojapon, Kenchan Ramen, Maid Cafe « Victorian Rose », Media-Zone Snacks, Sawasdee Thaï, Stand Yakitori, SV-Travel, Sweety Swiss, Taiyaki Café, Wagashi, Japan Impact Bars

Themed rooms : Maid Cafe « Victorian Rose », Méditation ZaZen, Mah-Jong and Go, RolePlaying Games, Kamishibai, Card Games, Board Games, Manga Cafe, Studio Photo, Add’ink tattoo, Olaf Studio, Video Games and Retro Video Games, Manga Workshop « Chibi’s Art’itude », Nintendo, Touhou-Bohu, Poke’mon IRL

Japan Impact 2016: more than 6'500 visitors

Saturday 20th February 2016, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Sunday 21st February 2016, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Résumé

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

Events : Cosplay Contest (Individual and Group), Miss Kawaii, Post-it Battle, Karaoke, Pokemon IRL Championship, Tales of wich you are the hero, theatrical improvisation, Yamanote Quiz,  Maneki-Neko « Lucky cat », Portraits of Lolitas « Modern Pricess»

Workshops and conferences : Japanese seal making, Calligraphy, Manga drawing classes, Japanese classes, Tea Ceremony, Origami, Ikebana, Nail-art, Japanese dance, Serenity, Kimonos, Kōdō, Creation and adaptation of fantasy and videogame world music, Demonstration of professional makeup, From prints to mangas to animes « A brief history of the Japanese audiovisual entertainment industry », The ninjas « History and techniques », LinksTheSun, Lolita «more than a fashion », Mukashi! Hall-Kamishibai, Nyo, Sentai Prod (+ Olydri Editions), Traveling to Japan « preparing your first trip »

Martial arts : Aïkibudo, Aïkido, Kendo, Aikido Yoshinkan, Shozindo

Concerts : Neko Light Orchestra, Soubugen, Taiko, TwoBreaths

Stands :Achucha, Tanigami, World of Goodies, AKAnime, Anime Import, MediaZone.TV, AOI Clothing, Mix Image, Mylia, Sur un Air de Japon, Isabelle Jeudi, Swiss Fantasy Show, Robopoly, Red Point, PolyJapan, Olydri éditions, Midori Harada, L’Acedémie de Minuit, Japan FM, GagaGames, Couleur en vie, Axel Mazuer

Fanzines : Bad Mint, Chisa, Cocoshi, Diane Georges, Emilie, Ephemeral, Florentibus, ID, Le Patchi, Lénou, M0nogram, May-Panda, Matryoshka, Meian no Sekai, NG02, Petit-Goupil, Rainbow Rangers, RubyFeather, Ryann, Sekai’s Blog, Studio Haru, Studio Trèfle, Tim Fischer, WP, Yume Akanai, Yumia Zhu, Atelier Yulia, Bonbon Maléfique, Doudou Fantasy, Geek’n’Art, Jolies-Fimoteries, Atelier du Sanctuaire, L’écaille d’argent, Michaël, Nina & Aurélie, Pyrorama, Studio Affects

Screenings : Zatôichi de Takeshi Kitano (2003), KO of 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, Shiryaku ! Ika Musume, Hibike ! Euphonium, Gintama, Ore Monogatari, Mushishi Zoku Shou

Catering : Komo Japon, Kony Bubble Tea Taïwan, Sawasdee Thaï, Sweety Swiss, SV-Travel, MediaZone Snacks, MX On Tour, Taiyaki Café

Themed rooms : Games of Go and Mah-jong,Bushiroad, Video games and retro video games, Maid Café, Omusubi, Minimoi.ch, Manga Café, Kamishibai, Studio Photo, ZaZen Meditation, Board games, Pokemon Arena, Introduction to Japanese, Role-playing games, Tattoo

Japan Impact 2015: more than 6'500 visitors

Saturday 14th February 2015, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Sunday 15th February 2015, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary

Guests : LinksTheSun, Bernard Minet, K-ble Jungle

Events : Cosplay Contest (Individual and Group and Nintendo), Miss Kawaii, Post-it Battle, Karaoke, Tea Ceremony, Nihon Talent Show, Samurai Exposition, Pokemon IRL Championship

Workshops and conferences : Japanese seal making, Calligraphy, Manga drawing classes, Japanese classes, Origami, Kamishibai/Mukashi Mukashi, Sumo, Kirigami, Ikebana, Nail-art, Japanese dance, Project Mana, History of manga, « Japan at the Source of Videogaming »

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

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

Stands : Tanigami, Project Mana, World of Goodies, ID, A-Shop, L’Écaille D’argent, AKAnime, La Maison du Japon, AnimeImport, MediaZone.TV, AOI Clothing, Mix Image, Catharina Rocha, Mylia, Eternal-S, Sleepy Cosplay, Sur un Air de Japon, Isabelle Jeudi, Sweets you, Kitsune Studio

Fanzines : Studio Haru, Matryoshka, Sekai’s Blog, Alekskawai, Studio Affects, Studio Trèfle, Autra’Dio, Ai no Kami, Emilie, Florentibus & LostSasuke, Le Patchi, Meian no Sekai, Mizusawa, Rainbow Rangers, Bad Mint, Bana & Lizzie, Ephemeral, Playground, Project M, Project Saya, RubyFeather, Touhou-Bohu, Yume Akanai

Screenings : Space Captain Pirate Harlock, Poyopoyo, Gintama, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure,…

Catering : Komo Japon, Sawasdee Thaï, Sweety Swiss, Baramine, SV-Travel, MediaZone Snacks

Themed rooms : Games of Go and Mah-jong, Video games and retro video games, Maid Café, Omusubi, Manga Café, Kamishibai, Kirigami, Studio Photo, ZaZen Meditation, Board games, Pokemon Arena, Introduction to Japanese, Role-playing games

Japan Impact 2014: more than 5'000 visitors

Saturday 15th February 2014, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Sunday 16th February 2014, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

For the first time, the convention also takes place in a second building!

Summary

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

Events : Cosplay Contest (Individual and Group and Nintendo), Miss Kawaii, Post-it Battle, Karaoke, Rakugo

Workshops and conferences : Japanese seal making, Calligraphy, Manga drawing classes, Japanese classes, Origami, Kamishibai, Sumo, Kirigami, Japanese dance, Project Mana, « Post-Apocalyptic Japan », Shintoism, Visual novel et translation, Yo-yo

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

Concerts : Neko Light Orchestra, Soubugen, Taiko, TwoBreaths

Stands : Virtual Dreams, World of Goodies, Project Mana, ID, A-Shop, Japan Tours, Ailleurs Couture, Just Kawaii, AOI Clothing, Kitsune Studio, Anime Import, La Maison du Japon, Catharina Rocha, MediaZone.TV, Chez les Xious, Mylia et Sneila, Garden of Pixels, Sweets You, Sleepy Cosplay, Swiss Fantasy Show, Isabelle Jeudy, Suture-Clothing & Kawaii Mania

Fanzines : Babylon Chronicles, Studio Haru, Matryoshka, Sekai’s Blog, Alekskawai, Studio Affects, Asgard Odysseia, Elyme, Studio Trèfle, Vox Monsters, Autra’Dio, Ai no Kami, Diane Georges, Emilie, Eternal S, Florentibus, Le Patchi, Meian no Sekai, Mizusawa, Rainbow Rangers, Walderworld

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

Catering : Komo Japon, Asian Power, Attack On Bento, Sweety Swiss, Physics Travel, MX On Tour, MediaZone Snacks

Themed rooms : Games of Go and Mah-jong, Video games, Maid Café, Omusubi, Manga Café, Kamishibai, Kirigami, Yu-Gi-Oh ! League, Studio Photo, ZaZen Meditation, Board games, Badai / Tamashii exposition, Touhou Project, Pokemon Arena, Introduction to Japanese, Role-playing games

Japan Impact 2013: more than 4'000 visitors

Saturday 16th February 2013, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Sunday 17th February 2013, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary

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

Events : Cosplay Contest (Individual and Group), Miss Kawaii, Samurai Quest, Post-it Battle, Karaoke, Nihon Talent Show, Tea Ceremony

Workshops and conferences : Calligraphy, Manga drawing classes, Japanese classes, Ikebana, Origami (traditional and modern), Kamishibai, Sumo, Kirigami, traditional painting, Haiku, Japanese dance, Project Mana, « In Japan, Love does not exist »

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

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

Stands: Shibuya Star, Sweetsyou, Soubugen, World of Goodies, Origami, Project Mana, A-Shop, AnimeImport, Kiosque à Guimauve, AOI Clothing, MagaX, Chez les Xious, MediaZone.TV, Méko, Miroko Blue, Garden of Pixels, Mylia & Sneila, Hello Cosplay, Nawaï-Li & Cuddy Plush

Fanzines : Babylon Chronicles, Studio Haru, Matryoshka, Sekai’s Blog, Moonlight Hayate, Alekskawai, Ponchounette & Mirving, Studio Affects, Asgard Odysseia, Elyme, Studio Trèfle, Lucina Brera, Touhou.net, Vox Monsters, Onitchi, Wenshi Chibi

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

Catering : SushiMania, Association Global Méca, Bentos, Komo Japon, Sweety Swiss

Themed rooms : Games of Go and Mah-jong, Video games, Maid Café, Omusubi, Manga Café, Kamishibai, Yu-Gi-Oh ! League, Studio Photo, ZaZen Meditation, Ikebana, Board games, Role-playing games

Japan Impact 2012: 4'500 visitors

Saturday 25th February 2012, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Sunday 26th February 2012, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary

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

Events : Cosplay Contest (Individual and Group), Miss Kawaii, Post-it Battle, Kimono Show, Lolita Show, Cérémonie du Thé

Workshops and conferences : Calligraphy, Manga drawing classes, Japanese classes, Ikebana, Origami, Kamishibai, Sumo, Kirigami

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

Concerts : HITT, Liquid Boy, Soubugen, Taiko, Shakuhachi, TwoBreaths, Musiques de jeux vidéo

Stands: Club Nintendo, Plastikhaar, Manda, MediaZone, Futon Design, Shibuya Star, Sweetsyou, Chez les Xious, Miroko Blue, FunAsia, Garden of Pixels, Soubugen, Kirigamist Chiaki, Managames, World of Goodies

Fanzines : 404 error, Babylon Chronicles, Haru, Matryoshka, Rainbow Toast, Sekai’s Blog, Moonlight Hayate, Alekskawai, Sylfaenn & Mirving, Studio Affects

Screenings : Piano Forrest, 20th Century Boys, Ah! My Goddness, Fate / Zero, K-on!,…

Catering : SushiMania, Association Global Méca, Bentos, Komo Japon, Sweety Swiss

Themed rooms : Games of Go, Video games, Maid Café, Omusubi, Manga Café, Kamishibai, Managames (space for card games), Studio Photo, Exposition of painter Féodor Tamarsky, ZaZen Meditation, Shiatsu

Japan Impact 2011: 3'000 visitors

Saturday 26th February 2011, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Sunday 27th February 2011, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary

Guests : Ryo Fujimura, Gothika, Pinky Doodle Poodle

Events : Cosplay Contest (Individual and Group), Japanese dance, Miss Kawaii, Tokyo Style Show, Tea Ceremony

Workshops and conferences : Calligraphy, Manga drawing classes, Japanese classes, Ikebana, Origami, Kamishibai, Sumo, Visual Kei, Goth Lolita Fashion, Shiatsu

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Kendo, Nanbudo

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

Stands: Club Nintendo, Plastikhaar, Manda, Tokyo Free Style, MediaZone, VisuTokyo, Futon Design, Project Mana, Goodies Store, Shibuya Star, Japan Tours Switzerland, Sweetsyou, Swiss Japan Association

Fanzines : 404 error, Babylon Chronicles, Elyme, Haru, Karnage, Matryoshka, Mirving, Rainbow Toast, Sekai’s Blog, Yume Akanai & Moonlight

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

Catering : Umai, SushiMania

Themed rooms : Games of Go, Video games, Maid Café, Omusubi, Manga Café, Kamishibai

Japan Impact 2010: 2'000 visitors

Saturday 6th March 2010, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Sunday 7th March 2010, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary

Guests : Bernard Minet, Gothika

Events : Cosplay Contest (Individual and Group), Karaoke

Workshops and conferences : Calligraphy, Manga drawing classes, Japanese classes, Ikebana, Shiatsu massages, Origami

Martial arts : Aikibudo, Kendo, Nanbudo

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

Stands: Anime Virtual, MixImage, Club Nintendo, Plastikhaar/Ukiyo 5, Kiboochan, Sérénité, Les délires d’Emilie, Soubugen, Manda, Tokyo Free Style, MediaZone, VisuTokyo, MirokoBlue

Fanzines : Babylon Chronicles, Kami Illustrations, Karnage, Moonlight, Onigiriland, Waffles of Doom

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

Catering : Umai, SushiMania, WorldMUN

Themed rooms : Games of Go, Video games, Maid Café, Omusubi

Japan Impact 2009: 2'000 visitors

Saturday 14th March 2009, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM - Sunday 15th March 2009, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Summary

Guests : Lamia Cross

Events : Cosplay Contest (Individual and Group), Karaoke

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

Martial arts : Nanbudo, Judo, Aikido

Concerts : Lamia Cross, Soubugen, Shakuhachi, École Kumon (danses et chants traditionnels et chants modernes)

Stands : Anime Virtual, NekoWear, MythCloth.ch, Francine Mancini Livres & Voyages, Tanigami, Media Zone

Fanzines : Rainbow Taost, Glace Moutarde, Moonlight

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

Catering : Sushi Mania, Umai, Roulotte

Themed rooms : Games of Go, Video games, Maid Café, Omusubi, Origami