Concerts

Duo Taku – Sunday, June 30, 2024

Duo Taku is an acoustic piano and violin duo made up of pianist/youtuber, composer and arranger PianoKad and violinist and singer Thibault Malon. Together, they cover music from video games and Japanimation on stage and on video.

Enriqué and Frank’Animé Live – SA June 29 and DI June 30, 2024

Enriqué is none other than the singer of the song “Accours vers nous, prince de l’espace”, the very first French theme song for Goldorak, released in 1978.

Frank’Animé Live est, meanwhile, is sure to take you back in time with its covers of anime and cartoon music, sometimes in French, sometimes in Japanese!

Guests

Nicolas Gabion

Actor Nicolas Gabion, alias Chevalier Bohort in Kaamelott. He is best known for his portrayal of Lord Bohort, Chevalier de Gaunes in the legendary series Kaamelott, created by Alexandre Astier.

But his acting career also spanned a variety of fronts, from theater to television and film.

Emmanuel Curtil

Emmanuel Curtil, French actor and voice actor with a recognizable voice, excels in a wide variety of roles.
He is the official voice of Dean Cain, Jim Carrey and Matthew Perry, and the voice of Simba in the Lion King trilogy, to name but a few!

Dorothée Pousséo

Dorothée Pousseo is a French dubbing actress best known for dubbing the French voice of Harley Quinn, Vanellope and Barbie. She’ll be with us on both days of the festival to talk about her job, her passions and answer your questions.

Siphano

Siphano is a Youtubeur and streamer with over 2 million subscribers on Youtube and over 230k on Twitch.

A Zelda fan, he is known for his videos on video games as well as Let’s Play! With his dynamic presence and captivating playing style, Siphano has built a loyal community of fans who follow his virtual adventures.

Jean-Robert Lombard

Jean-Robert Lombard is a French actor, best known for his role as Père Blaise in the series Kaamelott, and appearing in numerous French TV movies.
The interpreter of the cult character from the Kaamelott series will be present on both days of the festival.

Chantal Baroin

Chantal Baroin has been a dubbing actress for 25 years! She is the French voice of Ezra Scarlett in Fairy Tail, Camilia in Spy x Family, Bo Katan in The Mandalorian, Angela in Bones and many more!

Julien Fontanier

Julien Fontanier is passionate about Japanese language and culture. Japanese teacher on Youtube since 2015 under the name ”Cours de Japonais”, he accumulates more than 300’000 subscribers! In early 2024, he published his first Japanese course book, along with cards for learning hiragana and katakana.

Enrique

Enrique is a French singer of Spanish origin. He is best known for being the first person to sing the Goldorak 1978 theme songs. He’ll be with us on June 29 and 30!

Workshops

Kokedama workshop

Kokedamas, which originate from Japanese plant art, are creations that involve wrapping a moss plant to form a perfect, elegant and surprising sphere.
Discover the process behind its preparation and give free rein to your plant creativity in this creative workshop.

Duration : Aprox. 1h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Message de la forêt

Hanko workshop
(Japanese seals)

The “Hanko” seal is used in Japan to sign all administrative and contractual documents. The artist also uses his seal to complete a drawing, painting or calligraphy. This workshop introduces participants to seal engraving using simple, accessible materials, and enables them to make their own Hanko in their own name.

Duration: Aprox. 2h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Isabelle Jeudy

Calligraphy and painting workshop

Latin and Japanese calligraphy differ from each other in many respects: material, postures, gestures… Whether the art of line or the art of movement, the comparative approach of this workshop will enable you to grasp the principles of Latin and Japanese calligraphy.
calligraphy and become familiar with the pen and brush.

Japanese calligraphy, however, can be used to form expressive characters.
the same movements applied to color can also represent
animals and plants. During the second part of the workshop, the writing strokes
carp, bamboo and cherry blossom.

Duration: Aprox. 2h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Isabelle Jeudy

Flipbook” workshop

Duration : Aprox. 1h15
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Moïra Studio

Drawing workshop

Duration: Aprox. 1h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop offered by Apolline Ecole d’art

Dorayaki Workshops

Duration: Aprox. 1h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Emma Obadina

Mochi workshop

Duration: Aprox. 1h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Emma Obadina

Nerikiri sculpture workshop

Duration: Aprox. 1h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Emma Obadina

A menu in a Bento” workshop

Duration: Aprox. 1h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Michèle Stocco-Dolder

Donburi” workshop

Duration: Aprox. 1h
Registration at the “Welcome” stand 1h30 before the start of the activity.

Workshop proposed by Michèle Stocco-Dolder

Ongoing events and other activities

Permanent activity – The Japan Impact rally

Our friends from Japan Impact will be present at this first edition!

For our pleasure and yours, they’ll be offering their “Nature” rally.

8 stamps to collect throughout the festival and as many questions.

Departure and explanations at the Japan Impact booth, where you can also take part in a collaborative origami forest creation activity.

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Permanent activity – Shiatsu

Karim Sbai, a newly-qualified Shiatsu practitioner and therapist, invites you to relax and discover this noble art.

Shiatsu is a Japanese manual therapy that involves applying pressure to specific areas of the body using the thumbs, palms, elbows and sometimes the knees. These zones are the meridians: the pathways for the circulation of KI. Shiatsu also includes a wide variety of gentle stretches and joint mobilizations.

Shiatsu acts on the physical and psychic levels to restore the free circulation of KI, which can be translated as “breath” or “vital force” animating every being.

The session takes place on a futon, with the person receiving Shiatsu remaining clothed.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you discover this art form.

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Permanent activity – Hodoki method
On his tatami, Hervé Domon from Holomaloko in Biel will introduce you to the Hodoki method, a martial art belonging to the Seitai family (meaning body in order).

Basically, it’s osteopathy. It treats body symmetry in its entirety.

Hodoki is derived from the Japanese verb hodokimase, which means “to untangle, free, resolve”.

  • Detangling thanks to specific muscle-fiber vibrations
  • Release KI (life energy). The joints by correcting the body’s structure. “Seitai Biomėcanic Structural Technique”.
  • Solving the skeleton problem.

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Permanent activity – Nintendo

Nintendo will be on hand to host the festival’s video game area.
Discover the games of the moment, play as much as you like in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.

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Smash Bros and Mario Kart tournaments
Organized and hosted by the Noetic Association with support from Nintendo.

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Image: Nintendo Life

Permanent activity – Just Dance
The Just Dance Swiss Club will also be on hand to keep you swaying to your favourite tunes.
Good humor and fun guaranteed!

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