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Hiroshima Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the culture and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in Hiroshima Prefecture.
From flea markets and food stalls to creatively designed, fun activities and live events—let’s make the most of this once-a-year celebration!
Hiroshima Prefecture
University Festival | Elisabeth University of MusicMay 16 (Sat) – 17 (Sun), Hiroshima Prefecture
Since Elisabeth University of Music is, as the name suggests, a music university, it seems they also hold concerts. There are also food stalls and bazaars. I believe the performances by the music students will be truly wonderful, so I highly encourage you to attend. The event hours are set to be relatively long as well, so why not drop by?
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 4-15, Nobori-machi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.eum.ac.jp/ |
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Yukata Festival | Hiroshima University (Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)Sunday, 7/12, Hiroshima Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVlTOYDCd6CIn the summer, Hiroshima University holds a summer festival with the theme of yukata. There’s a “Yukata Discount,” where wearing a yukata gets you a discount on products, and a “Dressing Room,” where teachers will help you put on a yukata for free. There’s also the inter-faculty Hiroshima University Olympics, so it’s sure to be a lively event!
| Schedule | Sunday, July 12, 2026 |
| place | 1-3-2 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | https://hirodai-festival.com/ |
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Past events
HBG Festa | Hiroshima Bunka Gakuen University (Saka Campus)Sat, Dec 6 — Hiroshima Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, December 6, 2025 |
| place | 3-3-20 Heiseigahama, Saka-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.hbg.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
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOieT6CknBe| 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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Minato Kagayaki Festival | Fukuyama City UniversityHiroshima Prefecture, Sat 11/8–Sun 11/9
Minatokisai, Fukuyama City University’s festival held over two days every November on the Minatomachi Campus, is a relatively new and youthful event. However, it grows more vibrant each year, with ever more creative ideas and increasingly rich content.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 2-19-1 Minato-machi, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima-ken |
| Website | https://www.fcufesta.com/ |
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