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
Jukutatzu Festival | Matsuyama UniversityNov 22 (Sat) – 23 (Sun), Ehime Prefecture
The university festival “Nukata-no-Tsu Festival,” held on the Bunkyo Campus, welcomed many students and local residents. The word “ouka” (to revel) carries the meaning of “everyone enjoying and sharing the happiness we are blessed with,” and it also reflects the hope that people will wholeheartedly revel in youth, in peace, and in the present moment.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, November 22–23, 2025 |
| place | 4-2, Bunkyocho, Bunkyocho, Matsuyama-shi, Ehime |
| Website | http://www.matsudai-daigakusai.com/ |
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Seiryusai | Iwakuni Junior CollegeSat, Nov 15 – Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| place | 2-24-18, Ozu-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.iwakuni.ac.jp/ |
University Festival | Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen University (Aga Campus)Sat, 11/15, Hiroshima Prefecture
The HBG Festival is jointly organized by the Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Social Informatics. Led primarily by the student councils of both faculties, this university festival is filled with fun events on the day. Students are working earnestly so they can share enjoyable moments and memories together with members of the local community.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| place | 1-1, Gohara Manabi-no-oka 1-chome, Kure-shi, Hiroshima-ken |
| Website | http://www.hbg.ac.jp/ |
Eikei Festival | Eikei UniversitySun, Nov 9 — Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| place | 1-5 Nobori-cho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://eikeigakuseisai6.wordpress.com/ |
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Ayame Festival | Hiroshima Jogakuin UniversitySun, Nov 9 — Hiroshima Prefecture
The Ayame Festival is held every November at Hiroshima Jogakuin University. Each year it’s organized around a theme. In addition to food stalls and comedy shows, there are plenty of events to enjoy—outdoor stage programs for the general public and indoor activities that even small children can enjoy.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| place | 4-13-1, Ushita-Higashi, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.hju.ac.jp/ |
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Kaitokō Festival | Ube Frontier UniversityNov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture
It will be held over two days at Ube Frontier University’s campus festival. There will be community-focused events such as performances by local idols and a vegetable market. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 2-1-1 Bunkyodai, Ube-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | http://www.frontier-u.jp/campuslife/c-festival-campus/ |
Kaitō Kōsai | Ube Frontier University Junior College DivisionNov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 5-40, Bunkyocho, Bunkyo-cho, Ube-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | http://www.ube-c.ac.jp/ |