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

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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“Toozalii” Community Arts International Artists, UK

Bridging cultures with flags and artful fun Many festivals have flags. Not so many have flags that were drawn in pencil by audience members, taken to the other side of the world by artists,...

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Donné Roberts, Canada & Madagascar

Madagascar grooves & melody lines for smiles and happiness https://youtu.be/DH9EPLCdTtA?si=9P5TaUEIrnRjmnnU https://www.donneroberts.ca Donné Roberts, a Toronto-based artist wit...

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Hakodate Minyo Circle, Hakodate

Min'yō melodies connecting past and present The Hakodate Minyo Circle uses vocals, shamisen, taiko drums, and the refined tones of shakuhachi to present the richness and depth of Japan’s tr...

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Vacchus, Hokkaido

No instruments, no limits — beatboxing beyond gravity https://youtu.be/4a1eAf_m8uE?si=vYxfLkP_laNGatcK Vacchus is a powerhouse human beatbox duo based in Hokkaido and active on stages ...

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Age – handpan & didgeridoo -, Osaka

Timeless rhythm, modern shine — a Japanese sound journey https://youtu.be/UOPH6QT17Os?si=bNbxnsmChVD_ogF5 https://age.localinfo.jp AGE is a world-traveling musician who spent five y...

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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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