WMDF welcomed over a hundred artists from around the world with a party in one of the historic red brick warehouses in the Kanemori area of town. A huge shoutout to the WMDF performers (including the Kids’ Kabuki performers booked to perform at the party) who turned their hand to decoration and transformed the space into a visual spectacle in a tiny amount of time.

Having helped to bring 30,000 people+ to Motomachi Park on Hakodate Yama, Ian and Brian (and a Miharu balloon mermaid mascot) took a big kayak and their snorkelling gear to a place where fewer people go: all the way around the other side of the mountain.

We think you’ll agree the scenery is pretty spectacular. There are caves, coves, and rock arches galore. Wouldn’t it be great if Hakodate City organised kayak excursions here for tourists?

Hakodate showed off its amazing natural resources with some fantastic weather this year. Why not plan to come in 2017 to enjoy our tenth anniversary in style?

WMDF gave all our international groups an emotional farewell. A huge “arigatou” to all for their contributions to a great year. We met so many new people and connected with so many new worlds.  Our event goes on… Next year or in the future, we look forward to amazing new encounters.