[Cultural Festival / School Festival Theme] Carefully Selected High-Impact Recommended Phrases!

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Slogans displayed every year at school festivals and cultural festivals.

Words with impact can make the festival even more exciting, but choosing one can be tough—“We want a theme that unites everyone,” “We want something funny,” and so on.

So, in this article, we’ve gathered recommended themes for cultural festivals.

From short, cool themes to witty parodies of famous quotes and stylish themes in English, we’ve picked a wide range.

Use them as inspiration when choosing your theme!

Youth Arc (11–20)

Bonds of Friends and Companions

When it comes to school festivals, one of the charms is how working on something with friends deepens your bonds, and how you can make new friends in unexpected moments.

Some people may also see the festival as a place to nurture friendships through performances and activities.

With that in mind, I’d like to suggest slogans that incorporate the kanji for “companions” (仲間) or “bonds” (絆).

For example: “Friends—The Bonds of Companions” or “Friendship Forever.” Everyone has their own preferences, so take your time discussing and deciding together.

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Everyone is living their best life

How about the slogan “Everyone’s living their best life” to express the idea of making a school festival that everyone can enjoy? “Riajuu” is a relatively new slang term in Japanese, short for “a person whose real (offline) life is fulfilling.” It refers to having a rich personal life—hanging out with friends, immersing yourself in hobbies, and so on.

The word carries various nuances, but here we’re using it in the sense of “people who are having a great time.” With this slogan in your hearts, please make it a school festival where everyone can have an absolute blast.

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Savoring the moratorium!

This is a slogan that, while noting there will be no classes during the cultural festival, expresses the desire to enjoy this time to the fullest.

It conveys the wish that this fun, class-free period—this temporary pause—could last forever.

Precisely because we know the time is limited, it also carries a determination to make the event more fulfilling.

“Moratorium” also means a grace period, and the hint that suffering awaits after the event adds a humorous touch.

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Youth Festival

Anyway, the theme “Seishun Festival” gives off a cheerful vibe.

As you know, “festival” means a celebration, so it can be taken to mean “youth is as fun as a festival,” or it can be interpreted as referring to a cultural or school festival.

You could also set this theme with the message “let’s get fired up like a festival.” Furthermore, you can adapt it by replacing the “Seishun” part with a school name or something similar.

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Parody/Humor Edition (11–20)

Even if the original meaning changes, if you tweak part of a movie or drama title—or a famous manga quote—by swapping in your school’s name, it instantly turns into a school festival theme (lol)! If you pick lines from long-beloved manga or works that appeal to a wide audience, they might really resonate with attending parents, too.

And riffing on the titles of trending dramas or manga will surely get everyone excited.

From here, I’ll introduce themes that incorporate those kinds of parodies, along with humorous, laugh-out-loud theme ideas!

Parody/Humor Edition (1–10)

What did YOU come to ___ for?

It has the approachable feel of a TV show and grabs the attention of culture festival visitors by posing a question.

Its flexibility is also appealing, as themes can be adapted by class or grade.

For example, using the slogan “What did YOU come to the festival for?” encourages participants to think about their own goals while enjoying each exhibit and performance.

Posters and pamphlets designed in an interview style can further unify the overall concept.

It creates a setting where students take center stage, shine, and each of their stories comes to life.

Recommended for those seeking a slogan that combines friendliness with humor.

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We are gods.

These words convey a message to fully enjoy the once-a-year school festival and confidently create the best time.

They’re easy to embrace as a phrase for friends to fire each other up, and can spark greater unity within a grade or class.

Aim for unmatched quality in your exhibits, or try bold colors and designs to create an overwhelming presence.

Drawing characters on the poster with crowns or auras will add impact and leave a strong impression on visitors.

It’s the perfect slogan when you want a school festival where everyone is confident and gives their all.

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Attack on ___

A simple yet dynamic slogan inspired by the anime “Attack on Titan.” Insert a school or organization name in the 〇〇 part to create a sense of unity.

Drawing on the work’s themes, it evokes the image of bravely confronting hardship, and the lettering conveys a strong sense of momentum.

Because the character count is short, if you’re designing a banner, it’s recommended to depict it large using the series’ logo as a motif.

Incorporating a famous quote from “Attack on Titan” as a subtitle could also be interesting.

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