Guests & Conferences

Discover Japanese prints, particularly those inspired by the harbour of Yokohama and the country’s opening to foreigners, at the conference “Estampes Yokohama-e: les Japonais (re)découvrent les Occidentaux” on Saturday from 2:30 to 3:00 pm in the Kyoto Room.

An art historian specializing in Asian art, Sylviane de Cerjat Hagger works in collaboration with the Musée Baur and the Musée de l’Ariana. An independent mediator and lecturer, she can accompany you on your visits or during a porcelain painting workshop.

Publications:

• Manufactures de porcelaine au siècle des Lumières: les exemples de Meissen et de Sèvres”, available online at Academia.edu

• Du studiolo au chaekgeori: les représentations de livres et d’objets en Corée pendant la dynastie Joseon (1392 - 1897)“, available online at Academia.edu

Diane Georges & Co awaits you for a fascinating lecture on the history of hanafuda.

From the arrival of Portuguese sailors in Japan to its export beyond its borders thanks to Nintendo, hanafuda is an important part of Japanese culture and has even permeated pop culture. Celebrating the beauty of nature, these “flower cards” are used to play famous games such as Japanese koi-koi, Korean godori and Hawaiian sakura. More than just flowers and trees, these cards pay homage to tales, migration periods and festivals throughout the year. In this lecture, you’ll delve into the fascinating history of these long-banned cards, discover the symbols hidden in the designs and the impact of this game on parts of modern Japanese pop culture.

In the world of manga, you can find all kinds of stories… and some of them are inspired by real characters.

Do you know the origins of Kenshin the Wanderer, One Piece’s Council of 5 Elders, Nobunaga’s cook, Kagemusha or Isabella Bird?

With Sandrine Chabre, dive into the history of Japan through manga and video games, and discover the fascinating stories of characters who have inspired fiction.

Hello! My name is Ellothin, and I am a professional cosplayer. I started cosplaying in 2010, first as a passion, then gradually moved into international competitions. Over the years, I decided to turn this passion into a career by creating my own business and leaving my previous job in radiology. Today, I am a professional cosplayer, set designer, cosplay instructor, and streamer.

I collaborate with prestigious brands and companies such as Riot Games, Blizzard, Bandai, Tencent, EA Sports, PlayStation, and many others. My areas of expertise include creating armor, stage accessories for streaming and events, as well as trophies.

Throughout my journey, I have had the honor of winning several international awards:

• Finalist in the Armor category at TwitchCon 2022 in Amsterdam
• 1st place at CICAF 2018 in China
• 1st place at A2PBCC 2018 at Art to Play
• League of Legends Europe “Coup de Cœur” Award in 2020

At Japan Impact 2025, I will have the privilege of being a jury member for the cosplay contest, and I am excited to see your creations and share unforgettable moments with you. I will also be giving a conference on the topic: “Professional Cosplay: What It Entails and How to Make a Living From It”, where I will share my experiences and advice on turning this passion into a career.

I look forward to meeting you and sharing everything I have learned in the world of cosplay. See you soon at Japan Impact 2025!

Learn about the history, philosophy and codes of Ikebana at a lecture hosted by graduate teachers from Tokyo’s Sogetsu school, with a demonstration of live floral arrangements.

More info on their website.

In this conference by Cyril Coppini, discover the fascinating history of Rakugo, exploring the humorous legacy of Anrakuan Sakuden, a storytelling monk from Kyoto, and find out how this traditional art from the Edo period continues to live on stage in our own time.

Following her success at previous editions, talented and passionate designer Yasuka Mastro returns to Japan Impact for a brand new conference on the symbolism of kimonos. 👘

Active under her brand name Midnight Blossom, Yasuka Mastro is a kimono specialist with a playful and sometimes comical approach, who will introduce you to the fascinating language of Japanese textiles. In a friendly atmosphere, let yourself be carried away to the heart of Japanese culture and its symbols through this clothing art rich in history and meaning. 🌸

Since childhood, Anaïs has been captivated by the world of drawing and manga, inspired by classics such as Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. 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 universe through a blog before joining a comic book school, where she graduated at 21. In 2020, Anaïs published her first manga series, Azure (3 volumes), followed by Circée, her latest work still in progress, published by Clair de Lune. The final volume of Circée is expected by the end of 2024. ✨

On his side, Jéronimo Céjudo has been passionate about manga since a young age, drawing inspiration from great classics such as Dragon Ball and One Piece. However, it was Dreamland by Reno Lemaire that ultimately convinced him to become a manga artist in France. He began his career as the illustrator of Lil’ Berry and later gained international recognition by securing second place in the 100th edition of the Tezuka Contest with his one-shot Devil Dive Inferno. This remarkable achievement was praised by legends such as Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) and Kazue Kato (Blue Exorcist). Today, he continues his journey with his series RIPPER, published by Ankama.

These two talented mangakas will be giving talks on urban fantasy as interpreted by two French mangaka, a genre that nourishes and influences their work.

On Saturday from 3.15pm to 3.45pm in the Kyoto Room, discover the Shin-hanga artistic movement, which renewed the printmaking genre through its choice of subjects and techniques, during a lecture entitled “”La modernisation du quotidien révélée par les estampes Shin-hanga“”, by art historian Sylviane de Cerjat Hagger.

An art historian specializing in Asian art, Sylviane de Cerjat Hagger works in collaboration with the Musée Baur and the Musée de l’Ariana. An independent mediator and lecturer, she can accompany you on your visits or during a porcelain painting workshop.

Publications:

• Manufactures de porcelaine au siècle des Lumières: les exemples de Meissen et de Sèvres”, available online at Academia.edu

• Du studiolo au chaekgeori: les représentations de livres et d’objets en Corée pendant la dynastie Joseon (1392 - 1897)“, available online at Academia.edu

At the “Origine du manga” conference by art historian Sylviane de Cerjat Hagger, you’ll discover the long graphic evolution of the genre, from the appearance of the word to the era of Astroboy, on Sunday from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm in the Kyoto Room.

An art historian specializing in Asian art, Sylviane de Cerjat Hagger works in collaboration with the Musée Baur and the Musée de l’Ariana. An independent mediator and lecturer, she can accompany you on your visits or during a porcelain painting workshop.

Publications:

• Manufactures de porcelaine au siècle des Lumières: les exemples de Meissen et de Sèvres”, available online at Academia.edu

• Du studiolo au chaekgeori: les représentations de livres et d’objets en Corée pendant la dynastie Joseon (1392 - 1897)“, available online at Academia.edu