WMDF staff attired in yukata mingled with world artists, Japanese artists and WMDF supporters. They witnessed WMDF’s first live Japanese calligraphy performance, delivered by traditionally clad students from Hakodate’s Nishi-Kou school.

Thanks to Hakodate’s mayor’s representative for exchanging gifts with overseas groups, to Tune Hakodate for letting us transform their lobby, and to Poke Dish for cooking up a storm with all the veggies and ingredients our staff collected from local farms. We hope the party has provided the energy everyone needs for opening Motomachi Park in style tomorrow.