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Gunma Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the university and junior college cultural festivals held in Gunma Prefecture.
Events brimming with individuality—such as Gunma University’s Aramaki Festival and the Faculty of Science and Technology’s Guntousai—are especially appealing.
From flea markets and food stalls to creatively designed activities and live performances, make the most of this once-a-year celebration!
Past events
Jō Festival | Niijima Gakuen Junior CollegeSat, Dec 6 – Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | Showa-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.niitan.jp/ |
Meisei Festival | Kyoai Gakuen Maebashi International College Junior College DivisionSat, Nov 8 – Gunma Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DN9wCEGifDR/| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | 3-7-27 Showa-cho, Maebashi-shi, Gunma |
| Website | http://www.hirakatagakuen.ac.jp/ |
Shoken Festival | Gunma University of Health and WelfareSat, Nov 8 – Gunma Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5cavCkjvk/"Shoken Festival" is the school festival held at Gunma University of Health and Welfare. Of course, there are food stalls and club showcases, but as expected of a medical university, there are also hands-on workshops and research presentations. Perhaps to draw interest, the workshops seem to focus mainly on hands-on experiences.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | 191-1 Kawamagari-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma-ken |
| Website | http://www.shoken-gakuen.ac.jp/university/ |
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Shoken Festival | Gunma University of Health and Welfare Junior College DivisionSat, Nov 8 – Gunma Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5cavCkjvk/| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | 191-1 Kawamagari-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma-ken |
| Website | http://www.shoken-gakuen.ac.jp/junior/ |
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Aramaki Festival | Gunma University (Aramaki Campus)Nov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Gunma Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKtjedsSSNx/There are plenty of events, including dance performances, band performances, jazz music, on-campus exhibitions, a music café, and theater! There’s also a mini-game area that everyone from small children to adults can enjoy, making it a school festival that’s fun for all ages.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 4-2-2 Aramaki-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gunma |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/gunma-u.ac.jp/aramakifes/ |
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Chikagi Festival | Tokyo University of Social Welfare (Isesaki Campus)Sat, 11/1, Gunma Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOqSBbAk4W5/| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | 2020-1 Sannocho, Isesaki-shi, Gunma-ken |
| Website | https://www.tokyo-fukushi.ac.jp/campus/isesakifes2024.html |
Chigasa Festival | Tokyo University of Social Welfare Junior College DivisionSat, 11/1, Gunma Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | 2020-1, Sannō-chō, Isesaki-shi, Gunma Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.tokyo-fukushi.ac.jp/juniorcollege/ |