Chugoku–Shikoku cultural festival calendar: Comprehensive schedule of university and junior college campus festivals [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the university and junior college cultural festivals held in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions (Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi).
From flea markets and food stalls to creatively planned activities and live events, let’s enjoy these once-a-year festivals to the fullest!
- Okayama cultural festival calendar: University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
- Hiroshima Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Ehime Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Tokushima Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Kagawa Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Yamaguchi Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Kochi Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Shimane Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Tottori Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- November cultural festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
- Kansai Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hyogo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- May cultural festival calendar. University and junior college campus festival schedule summary [2026]
Past events
Shoyo Festival | Sakuyo Junior CollegeSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Okayama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3515, Nagao, Tamashima, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama, Japan |
| Website | http://www.ksu.ac.jp/ |
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Geikasai | Kurashiki University of Science and the ArtsSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Okayama Prefecture
Kurashiki University of Science and the Arts’ Geikasai festival features club and seminar exhibitions, student-run food stalls, events like bingo and fireworks, and more. It’s a festival filled with the students’ passion, where everyone is sure to smile.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 2640, Nishinoura, Tsurajimacho, Kurashiki-shi, Okayama-ken, Japan |
| Website | https://www.kusa.ac.jp/gakuseikai/news/festival/ |
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City University Festival | Hiroshima City UniversitySat 10/25–Sun 10/26, Hiroshima Prefecture
Held every autumn at Hiroshima City University, the University Festival features not only artist live shows and comedy acts, but also lively performances on the circle stage. Stage acts are recruited from both inside and outside the university. There are also food stalls and a flea market, making it enjoyable for local community members as well.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3-4-1 Otsuka-higashi, Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://ichidaisai.com/home.html |
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Kuramoto Festival | Tokushima University (Kuramoto Campus)Oct 25 (Sat)–26 (Sun), Tokushima Prefecture
The Kuramoto Festival is held at Tokushima University in Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima City. Numerous food and game stalls are set up. Popular comedians and musicians also perform live, making for an exciting event. There are many programs that showcase the university’s unique strengths, so it’s a campus festival enjoyable not only for students but for the whole family.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3-18-15, Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima-shi, Tokushima-ken, Japan |
| Website | http://www.tokushima-u.ac.jp/ |
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Amashi Festival | University of East AsiaOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture
The Amaki Festival is held on a vast campus in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture—an area equivalent to five Tokyo Domes. The event buzzes with guest live performances and numerous food and game stalls. On the stage, you can also enjoy attractions like quiz competitions.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 2-1, Ichinomiya Gakuen-cho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | http://www.toua-u.ac.jp/ |
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Sanzō Festival | Fukuyama UniversitySat 10/25–Sun 10/26, Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Higashimura Town, Higashimura Town, Higashimura-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://fukudai-gakuyukai.com/sanzofes |
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Tenjin Festival | Kochi Gakuen UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Kochi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 292-26, Asahitennin-cho, Kochi-shi, Kochi-ken, Japan |
| Website | https://www.kochi-gc.ac.jp/ |


