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Akita Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Introducing the cultural and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Akita Prefecture.
From Akita University’s “Akita University Festival” to Akita Prefectural University’s “Shiokaze Festival,” these events are full of unique charm.
Enjoy the once-a-year celebration to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creative and entertaining programs, live events, and more!
Past events
Shiokaze Festival | Akita Prefectural University (Honjo Campus)Sat 11/15–Sun 11/16, Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 15–Sun, Nov 16, 2025 |
| place | 84-4, Ebinokuchi, Tsuchiya Ebinokuchi, Yurihonjo-shi, Akita-ken |
| Website | http://www.akita-pu.ac.jp/ |
Lantern Festival | Akita Prefectural University (Akita Campus)Sat 11/1 – Sun 11/2 Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 241-438 Kaidobata-nishi, Aza Nakanō, Shimoshinjo, Akita-shi, Akita-ken |
| Website | http://www.akita-pu.ac.jp/ |
University Festival | Akita University of Nursing and WelfareOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 2-3-4 Shimizu, Odate-shi, Akita-ken |
| Website | http://www.well.ac.jp/ |
Akita University Autumn FestivalOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Hondo, Akita City, Akita Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.akita-u.ac.jp/ |
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Seien Festival | Seien Gakuen Junior CollegeSat, Oct 18 – Akita Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPkTtufkx_h/| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | 1-58, Hodono Suwa-cho, Akita City, Akita Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.misono-jc.ac.jp/ |
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AIU Festival | Akita International UniversityOct 12 (Sun)–13 (Mon), Akita Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEMBKUkXKjThe university festival at Akita International University in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, is held over two days. Events take place at multiple booths, and the main stage thrills us with a jam-packed schedule from morning until night.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 193-2, Aza Okutsubakidai, Tsubakigawa, Yuwa, Akita City, Akita Prefecture |
| Website | https://aiufestival.aiu.ac.jp/ |
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