Japan Impact
ジャパンインパクト
The largest Japanese culture festival in French-speaking Switzerland
13–14 February 2027EPFL, Lausanne
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Welcome!
Japan Impact is the largest festival dedicated to Japanese culture in French-speaking Switzerland, bringing together thousands of enthusiasts every year around manga, anime, video games, Japanese traditions, and much more.
Since its creation in 2009, the festival has continued to grow, offering an immersive experience with concerts, exhibitor booths, workshops, tournaments, and meetings with prestigious guests.
Whether you are an experienced fan or simply curious to discover Japanese culture, Japan Impact is the event not to be missed!
News
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Registration deadlines
Young creators registrations
Open1 October 2026 - 31 October 2026
Share your creations of all kinds with the Japan Impact audience
Exhibitors registrations
Openfrom June
Contact us by email for any request
Concert registrations
Openfrom June
Contact us by email for any question related to concerts.
Staff registrations
Openfrom October
Experience the event from the inside and share your skills!
Idol contest (solo & group)
SoonDecember/January
Rules and registration period will be published here.
Cosplay contest (solo + group & performance)
SoonMid-January
Rules and registration period will be published here.
Discover Japan Impact
Guests and exhibitors will be announced soon.
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Access
Address
EPFL, Quartier Nord
1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
Public transport
From Lausanne:
Metro M1 towards Renens ⟶ Get off at EPFL
Bus lines:
- MBC 701 ⟶ Get off at Parc Scientifique
- MBC 705 ⟶ Get off at EPFL
- TL Bus 1 ⟶ Get off at EPFL/Colladon
By car
Parking available on the EPFL site is very limited. We strongly recommend public transport, which can be used free of charge in the Lausanne area for holders of a Japan Impact ticket purchased online.
Partners
