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
Bunkyo Festival | Hiroshima Bunkyo UniversitySun, Nov 2 – Hiroshima Prefecture
The Bunkyo Festival is a school festival held at Hiroshima Bunkyo Women’s University, located in Hiroshima City. In addition to performances by student clubs, the stage features presentations by classes and the affiliated high school, with the whole school coming together to build excitement. With a wide variety of content, there’s no doubt you’ll have a great time!
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 1-2-1 Kabe Higashi, Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.h-bunkyo.ac.jp/university/ |
Himeyama Festival | Yamaguchi University (Yoshida Campus)Sun, Nov 2 – Yamaguchi Prefecture
Himeyama Festival held at Yamaguchi University’s Yoshida Campus. Every year, musical live performances by artists are also hosted. Clubs, circles, and hobby groups liven up the event with stage performances and food stalls, and the festival bustles with participation from local community members as well.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | https://himeyamafes.wixsite.com/himeyamasai-yamadai |
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Kazuki Festival | Yamaguchi Prefectural UniversityNov 1 (Sat)–2 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture
Kazagetsu Festival is a historic school festival that has been held since 1977 (Showa 52). The morning session features sports events, while the afternoon is packed with highlights like food stalls and stage performances by clubs. In the morning, enjoy sports; from the afternoon, you can try activities from the tea ceremony and calligraphy clubs and explore exhibits from volunteer groups. Performances include music and dance by various clubs, so there’s plenty to enjoy!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 3-2, Sakurabatake, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | http://www.yamaguchi-pu.ac.jp/ |
Tsushima Festival | Okayama University (Tsushima Campus)Sat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
Tsushima Festival is held every autumn at Okayama University’s Tsushima Campus in Tsushima, Kita Ward, Okayama City. Every year, numerous food and vendor stalls create a lively atmosphere. There are live performances by artists and various planned events to entertain visitors. Paid parking is also available, though spaces are limited.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 1-1 Tsushimanaka 1-chome, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://g944545157.wixsite.com/tushimasai2025 |
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Shikata Festival | Okayama University (Shikata Campus)Sat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
The Shikata Festival is held at Okayama University's Shikata Campus. The main attractions are stage performances and talk shows by guest artists. The annual cross-dressing contest is also a highlight. Exhibitions on medicine and dentistry are held at the Memorial Hall. It’s jam-packed with events!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 2-5-1, Shikatacho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/ |
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Kodaifes | Hiroshima Institute of TechnologySat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Hiroshima Prefecture
This is the school festival of Hiroshima Institute of Technology in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. You can enjoy live performances and exhibitions by cultural clubs, as well as a large-scale bingo tournament. And there’s the annual finale event, the Night Laser Show—its quality is astonishing, hardly what you’d expect from a school festival.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 2-1-1 Miyake, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.it-hiroshima.ac.jp/news/2020/08/59.html |
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Kantai Festival | International Pacific UniversitySat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
It's a lavish event held at the University of the Pacific Rim's school festival. Every year, there are live performances by famous artists, comedy shows, and celebrity talk shows. This festival is a must-see.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Setocho Kannonji, Higashi Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ipu-japan.ac.jp/ |
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