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!
Shigakufest | Shikoku Gakuin UniversitySun, Oct 12 (Kagawa Prefecture)
Shikoku Gakuin is said to be a university established in 1949 as a higher education institution grounded in Evangelical Christian faith. Based on the Christian belief in the dignity and freedom of the individual, it provides education under the philosophy of fostering rich humanity that people need throughout their lives, and it is a university specializing in social welfare and sociology. Its school festival is called the Shikoku Gakuin University Festival.
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Shofusai | Shimane University (Matsue Campus)Sun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Shimane Prefecture
Shōfū Festival is held every October at Shimane University’s Matsue Campus. It’s popular locally because famous guests come every year, making people wonder, “Who will come this year?” It’s a culture festival enjoyed by the community, so it seems like anyone who goes will have a good time.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 1060 Nishikawatsu-cho, Matsue-shi, Shimane Prefecture |
| Website | https://shimane-fes.jp/ |
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Ryuo Festival | Sanyo-Onoda City Yamaguchi Tokyo University of ScienceSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Yamaguchi Prefecture
The university in Sanyo-Onoda City, Yamaguchi Prefecture—Yamaguchi University of Science (Tokyo University of Science, Yamaguchi)—holds its campus festival every autumn, known as the Ryuo Festival. It seems that everything, from planning the events to preparing the setup, is put together by the students themselves starting as early as six months in advance. It’s a lively festival featuring food stalls and outdoor live performances.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 1-1, Daigaku-dori 1-chome, Sanyo-Onoda-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | http://www.tusy.ac.jp/ |
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Shirasagi Festival | Chugoku Gakuen UniversityOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture
This is the school festival of Chugoku Gakuen University in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture. Performances by famous musicians and live comedy acts often become hot topics. Of course, the student-run food stalls and presentations are also highlights. Its location offers convenient access from the Kansai and Kyushu regions.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 83, Niwase, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.cjc.ac.jp/ |
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