April Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Name: Shoto Festival | Matsumoto Dental University
Start: 2026-04-29T00:00:00+09:00
End: 2026-04-29T23:59:59+09:00
Location: Matsumoto Dental University

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Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

With the arrival of spring, it’s the season when university campuses suddenly burst into life.

School festivals are often associated with autumn, but did you know that some universities actually hold festivals in April as well? Overlapping with the welcoming mood for new students, spring festivals have a unique charm—you can enjoy them in a fresh, invigorating atmosphere.

From food stalls to stage performances, each campus offers a lineup of distinctive events.

In this article, we’ll introduce the schedules for university festivals held in April!

Past events

Shoto Festival | Matsumoto Dental UniversityWednesday, 4/29, Nagano Prefecture

The Shōtō Festival, held every spring at Matsumoto Dental University, marks its 38th edition this year. Organized primarily by students aspiring to careers in dental medicine, this festival offers a day where learning meets the vibrant energy of spring on campus. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (national holiday), a one-day-only campus festival will unfold at Outpatient Parking Lot 2 of Matsumoto Dental University Hospital. Slim Club will appear as special guests for the comedy live show, promising a stage filled with laughter for all attendees.

2025 Matsumoto Dental University Shoto Festival and Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

Shoto Festival | Matsumoto Dental University

Schedule	Wednesday, April 29, 2026
place	1780 Hirooka-Gohara, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano Prefecture
Website	https://www.mdu.ac.jp/
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In conclusion

April marks not only the start of a new chapter in life, but also the season when university festivals across the country get underway. Drawn out by the pleasant spring weather, you’ll find campus-specific energy and a wide variety of unique events waiting for you. Check the festival schedules at the universities that interest you, and be sure to enjoy experiences you can only have this April.