Japan Impact

You want to become a partner of Japan Impact? Have your advertisement in the official brochure? Or spread your brand through one of our many communication channels?

Don’t hesitate to contact us directly with your ideas and we will be happy to answer you and collaborate with you at sponsoring@japan-impact.ch

For example, it is possible to use 1/3, 1/2, 1, 1 double page, or a cover page of the official brochure, to have your logo on our posters, or various promotional means are still available on site. For your information, Japan Impact is the biggest event on Japanese culture in Switzerland with more than 9’000 visitors during our last edition. Each of our visitors is equipped with our official brochure which contains all the necessary information for the event. Moreover, our posters are present in all major cities in French-speaking Switzerland and we reach more than 5’000 people daily via social networks.

By using our means of communication, you are sure to reach a large audience with the same interests.

L’Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

The EPFL is our home. It is thanks to them that Japan Impact is born every year. Thanks to their logistic, financial and human support. We would like to thank especially the Mediacom department which accompanies us all year long in the organization of our events. Without them, nothing would be possible.

Association Générale des Etudiants de l’EPFL

The Agepoly is the parent association of the various student commissions that animate the campus and which includes PolyJapan (organizer of Japan Impact). Like EPFL, we thank them for their financial and logistic support. They are the foundation on which we can build Japan Impact.

PolyJapan

PolyJapan is the commission that organizes Japan Impact since 2009 and seeks to promote Japanese culture on the EPFL campus. It is also behind the first Polymanga, in 2005, which took place at EPFL.

Tanigami

Manga and Japanese goodies specialist in French-speaking Switzerland for more than 20 years and with two stores (Lausanne and Geneva) for a surface of nearly 300 m², Tanigami is also one of the main supporters of Japan Impact. As such, we would like to thank him for his trust and for our partnership which still has a long way to go. You will of course be able to see Tanigami at Japan Impact.

M-Electronics

Known for their electronic goods, MElectronics has enriched his catalog with pop culture goodies and video games.

Mobilis

We greatly thanks, Mobilis to help us in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint. Thanks to them, this year it will be even easier to come to Japan Impact by public transport!

Le Forum EPFL

The EPFL Forum, Europe’s largest recruitment fair supports Japan Impact.

From October 3 to 7, 2022, the 40th edition of the EPFL Forum, the biggest recruitment fair in Europe, will take place!

Bernina

For 125 years, BERNINA International AG is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sewing and embroidery machines. The products of the Swiss family-owned company stand for innovation and precision. But above all, they are renowned for their longevity. BERNINA sewing machines are used all over the world by people who are passionate about sewing, including cosplayers.

La Maison Rouge

Everything for your future cosplay projects! Very large selection of fabrics, haberdashery and sewing machines!
La Maison Rouge is the sponsor of our Cosplay contests and offers some vouchers in their shop at Satigny.

Arda Wigs

Arda Wigs is the specialist for wigs and other cosplay accessories offering a wide variety of quality products. Arda Wigs is sponsoring the cosplay contest by offering vouchers on their online store.

Ceruleum

L’École d’Arts Visuels CERULEUM is participating in Japan Impact this year! The school offers various courses including a Preparatory class as well as Bachelors and Masters courses in Comics and Illustrations and in Animation. Meet them on their booth with an exhibition/sale of Japanese illustrations and animation films made by their students. The staff will be happy to answer any questions about their courses.

Mamike

An online shop with a small store in the centre of Bern’s old town. Here you will find the most diverse brands of flexible primers. Flexbond, Plastidip, Gummidip or HexFlex. EVA and Poly Props Foam. Of course also all Worbla’s and a lot of flexible acrylic colours. With mamike.ch you don’t have to search anymore but find everything for your next cosplay project in one place.

Buy everything at the only cosplay store in Switzerland: mamike.ch.

Sponsorship : A cosplayer who participated in the solo cosplay contest but did not receive a prize will be chosen by Mamike’s managers and will receive sponsorship from Mamike for the year 2023. The godchild will be supported in his or her new project for 1 year with products, materials and workshops at Mamike to help him or her build his or her new cosplay.
Mamike sponsorises Japan Impact Cosplay and offers some vouchers and gears in their shop.

Zhiboo

Official organizers of Japan-Impact Cosplay contests.

La Suisse raconte Kamishibaï

Cultural partner of Japan Impact since 2011, La Suisse Raconte is an association which proposes discovery offers around Japanese cultural heritage. Come and take a little break at the Hall-Kamishibaï, far from the hustle and bustle of the world, to listen and learn to read Japanese tales and legends told with the support of the Kamishibaï.

Japort

Japort SA is a Swiss company specialized in the importation of Japanese products. In particular, products under license from Japanese anime, manga or video games. Thanks to this partnership we have the possibility to offer you great prizes during the Kawaii contest, the Kakkoii contest and the rally “A bowl of Japan”!

Partners