JBX, creator of the Reflets d’Acide universe, will share his adventure in the development of his fascinating universe. In addition to his lectures, he’ll be waiting for you on the Bankai stand for a game of his board game, Reflets d’Acide, where guinea pigs will tremble!
Dive into the fascinating world of sake in the company of Matthieu Zellweger, Master Sake Sommelier and Japan enthusiast for nearly three decades. 🍶
After discovering the country almost by chance, Matthieu has continued to deepen his relationship with Japan, exploring its geographical and cultural nooks and crannies. His passion for sake led him to become Sommelier en Saké in 2015, then Master Sommelier en Saké in 2023, a prestigious title held by just a few dozen people around the world. He is also the founder of Finest Sake, an online boutique dedicated to exceptional sake.
During his conference, he will share his unique expertise on the history, manufacture and culture of sake. You’ll learn about his experiences in sake houses, where he had the opportunity to document several making seasons, giving birth to his book “Secrets de riz et d’eau” (2017), followed by his other releases “Worlds Beyond” (2019) and “Prière de relire” (2022). A sake tasting will also be part of the event, giving you the opportunity to better understand the origins of this passion that drives him.
After a huge success last year, shibari returns to Japan Impact with a series of extraordinary conferences.
A contemporary art form inspired by ancient Japanese practices, shibari intrigues, amazes and seduces with its aesthetics and depth. Once again this year, Tengu invites you to explore this universe through a captivating demonstration, accompanied by his partner. Between tension and fluidity, gentleness and mastery, you’ll discover a language where strings become a true form of expression.
A suspended moment, combining trust, security and complicity, that promises to transport you to the heart of this mysterious art. Let yourself be surprised!
⚠️ Conference for informed public.
When Japanese people first set foot on European soil, the West discovered a totally unknown, complex, rich and mysterious culture.
Discover with Sandrine Chabre, the first impressions, the surprise and the immediate infatuation with Japanese culture… over 160 years ago!
A passionate jack-of-all-trades, Axel Wiztke lives and writes in Japan, where he juggles romance and fantasy from the rooftops of Tokyo.
At this conference, Axel will give a round-table talk on Japan, where he will share his unique experiences of living and writing between France, Japan and his travels around the world. This will be an opportunity to explore his journey, the challenges of writing abroad, and to exchange views with him on all subjects.
Emma Obadina will talk about the history and benefits of Japanese pastries, as well as her culinary show.
Travelling to Japan wasn’t always as easy as it is today! At a time when very few Europeans had the opportunity (and the courage) to dare the journey into the unknown, one Frenchman, Léon Dury, took the plunge.
Through the investigation that brought his fate to light, you’ll discover, thanks to Sandrine Chabre, what it was like to travel and live in Japan as a foreigner in the 1860s…
A passionate jack-of-all-trades, Axel Witzke lives and writes in Japan, where he juggles romance and fantasy from the rooftops of Tokyo. After a career as an architect and model, he now devotes himself fully to writing, sharing his experiences between France, Japan and his travels around the world.
During this conference, Axel will share his personal experiences of his adventure in Japan.