Here is our video of the 2026 artists welcome party. Warming up for a great “wish”-themed week in the park. Thanks to mayoral representative Kimura-san for the greetings and gifts to all the groups, to Pokke-Dish for the catering, and to our amazing vide-man for putting this together so fast.
The First Journey
The first international artist has arrived.
Today, Miriam became the first overseas participant to reach Hakodate for WMDF 019.
Many more journeys are still under way.
We wish everyone safe travels, and look forward to welcoming each new arrival over the coming days.
The Park Changes
The Park starts to look a little different.
A truck appears.
A tent goes up.
Someone checks a ground plan.
Soon these quiet spaces will be filled with music, laughter, and conversations from around the world.
And sunshine.