World Music and Dance Festival

From around the globe, music, dance, visual arts,street performers, goods, gourmet and more.
Three co-located festivals. One stunning outdoor venue.
Amaze yourself by meeting new worlds!

ARTISTS

2025, 第018回

Saito Retsu, Atsuma

The Japanese art of kendama from a professional educator As you see in the photo, "Kendama Ken-chan" often sports a kendama around his neck. As both a kendama master and an educator, h...

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Saguwa, Osaka

A visual remix from one of Japan’s Gen-Z pioneers Born in 1998, this entrepreneur and creator first rose to prominence as a YouTuber, gaining over 600,000 subscribers and strong support fro...

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Clown Rio, Tokyo

Magic, balloons, juggling, pantomime, and a bright red nose https://youtu.be/90JDYrnEco0?si=pHHYvIcJeqM-Fb5n https://www.clownrio.com Giggles and surprises await! Step right up a...

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Choice-chan, Osaka

Ragtime songs delivered with rhythm and pathos https://youtu.be/0Eht3qfpZW4?si=hEfo-J28OU37fXQp https://choicechan.com Veterans of past festivals in Motomachi Park and our events du...

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Okuyama Hyoryu Kagekidan, Sapporo

Underground energy to brighten your everyday https://youtu.be/DrwPtbbfWyY?si=I8kMgnHPfMdTmmW_ https://www.okuyamahyoryukagekidan.com The Japanese name of this group translates as th...

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Kawahara Akira, Kanagawa

Street artistry with flair, timing, and a wink Kawahara Akira is a seasoned street performer based in Kanagawa, boasting over 30 years of experience delighting audiences across Japan’s most...

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Calling Artists!

WMDF is seeking performers of all kinds.
Bring your act to Hakodate’s global stage—
a celebration of connection, culture, and time.

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Annual deadline: Oct 20.

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