Chugoku–Shikoku cultural festival calendar: Comprehensive schedule of university and junior college campus festivals [2026]

Handayama Festival | Okayama University of Science (Okayama Campus)Nov 22 (Sat) – 23 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture

The Handayama Festival is the school festival of Okayama University of Science, held simultaneously with the Okayama University of Science Museum of Science. At the museum, students fully showcase the results of their regular studies, while at the Handayama Festival they present the outcomes of extracurricular activities, led by clubs, making it an exciting, high-energy campus festival.

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Jukutatzu Festival | Matsuyama UniversityNov 22 (Sat) – 23 (Sun), Ehime Prefecture

http://www.matsudai-daigakusai.com

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.

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Seiryusai | Iwakuni Junior CollegeSat, Nov 15 – Yamaguchi Prefecture

http://www.iwakuni.ac.jp

University Festival | Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen University (Aga Campus)Sat, 11/15, Hiroshima Prefecture

http://www.hbg.ac.jp

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.

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Eikei Festival | Eikei UniversitySun, Nov 9 — Hiroshima Prefecture

Ayame Festival | Hiroshima Jogakuin UniversitySun, Nov 9 — Hiroshima Prefecture

http://www.hju.ac.jp

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.

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Kaitokō Festival | Ube Frontier UniversityNov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture

http://www.frontier-u.jp

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!

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