Due to unavoidable circumstances, Tokyo “Suke3&Syu” have been forced to withdraw from their performance schedule at the festival this year (all dates). Apologies to all those who were looking forward to their return to our event: we ask for your kind understanding.

Special Replacement Performances – With Heart

The following replacement performances are scheduled:

• 8/8 (Fri) 16:25 – Bunda Stage: Taiko Workshop by Hinokiya
• 8/8 (Fri) 19:25 – Chara Stage: Nativa
• From 8/9 (Sat) onward, the stage schedule of Suke3&Syu will be taken up street performer Akira Kawahara will take up the mantle. More details will be announced here soon, but

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If you are in Hakodate and want to catch the Nativa performance, you may just have time.

After the rush of the festival ramp-up, we knew Day 3 would have a calmer feel. The rain came along, but nobody seemed to mind….

Serbia went to perform for the Mayor plus an assorted throng of City Hall workers lining the balconies, and WMDF groups spread the magic around Motomachi Park.

The camera-people are the only ones who seem happy when it rains at our event: judge for yourselves these evening squall special effects.

(All photos by Glaretone)