Musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Takapartch returns with his trumpet and his whimsical blue box. Insert a coin and make your choice of song. Match your mood: soundtracks, folk songs, classical, jazz or Takapartch originals. Each show is different, but you always leave with a smile.
The Human Juke Box was the outgrowth of an eclectic life of performance on streets, in live-houses, on stages and at festivals; an excursion from pantomime and puppetry production; an offshoot of dabbling in drama and dance. Now closing in on a 35th anniversary, expect Takapartch to celebrate with a contented smile. The world will call, and his trumpet refrain will be ready.
Kawahara Akira is a seasoned street performer based in Kanagawa, boasting over 30 years of experience delighting audiences across Japan’s most spirited festivals and public spaces. Trained as part of the second class of the renowned Clown College Japan—connected to the iconic Ringling Brothers Circus—Kawahara blends sharp technical skill with playful humour, engaging families with his dynamic club juggling, Diabolo tricks, roller balance, stilt comedy, and even fire shows.
His signature style lies in seamlessly mingling daring feats of balance and dexterity with mischievous wit, drawing both children and adults into the performance. Whether rolling a precarious trick, launching a Diabolo into the air, or embarking on a fire-lit spectacle, Kawahara keeps audiences laughing, gasping, and enchanted.
An impromptu addition to this year’s program, Kawahara brings spontaneity and joy to the park—reminding us how heartfelt moments can arrive when least expected.
Winners of the All-Japan Sports Acrobatics Championships Men’s Pair, this dynamic duo returns to WMDF for their fourth appearance! With astonishing physical control and precision timing, SUKE3 & SYU bring a new-wave circus style that blends elite acrobatics with music, humor, and theatrical flair.
Their performances include impossible-looking balance acts and dynamic partner lifts that unfold in rhythm with original soundtracks and surprising props. It’s a unique fusion of strength, timing, and playfulness that delights audiences of all ages. As performers who seem to rewrite the rules of gravity, they invite you to step into their world—where physics bends and imagination takes flight.
Apologies that due to unforeseen circumstances, we could not bring you the performances of Suke3&Syu this year. Thanks to Kawahara Akira for taking up the mantle of filling their scheduled performance slots from Saturday.
