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Ibaraki Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here is an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Events full of unique character—such as Ibaraki University’s “Kogaku-sai” and Tsukuba International University’s “Kasumi-sai”—are especially appealing.
From flea markets and food stalls to creative, fun attractions and live performances, let’s enjoy this once-a-year celebration to the fullest!
Past events
Ibarasai Festival | Ibaraki UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Ibaraki Prefecture
At the school festival, along with the usual food stalls, there are plenty of events like food challenges, theater performances, and an a cappella competition! There’s also a beauty pageant, game events, and film screenings, making it a packed and exciting cultural festival!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | Ibaraki Prefecture, 2-1-1 Bunkyo, Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.shiensai-ibadai.com/ |
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Sion Festival | Ibaraki Christian UniversitySun 11/2 – Mon 11/3, Ibaraki Prefecture
At Ibaraki Christian University’s campus festival, the “Zion Festival,” there are events such as a comedy live show and “Airland,” a program for children. Among them, the haunted house is especially terrifying. If you think “I’m up for the challenge!” be sure to give it a try.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 6-11-1 Omika-cho, Hitachi-shi, Ibaraki-ken |
| Website | http://www.icc.ac.jp/ |
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Sōhō Festival | University of TsukubaSun 11/2 – Mon 11/3, Ibaraki Prefecture
Founded in 1973 as a comprehensive university characterized by an “open university,” “a new system for education and research,” and “a new form of university autonomy,” this school hosts the Sohosai festival on its vast campus, featuring a wide array of events such as stage performances and research showcases.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 1-1, Tennodai 1-chome, Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken |
| Website | https://www.sohosai.tsukuba.ac.jp/ |
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Kougaku Festival | Ibaraki University (Hitachi Campus)Sat, Nov 1 – Ibaraki Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLY2RWxBTFb/The “Kogaku Festival” of the Faculty of Engineering at Ibaraki University is held at the Hitachi Campus in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture. True to an engineering faculty’s festival, it features a variety of hands-on events for elementary and junior high school students interested in engineering. There are also collaborative projects with festivals from other faculties.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | 4-12-1 Nakanarusawa-cho, Hitachi-shi, Ibaraki-ken |
| Website | http://kougakusai.eng.ibaraki.ac.jp/ |
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Shihosai (Shihō Festival) | Tsukuba International Junior CollegeSunday, 10/26, Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 26, 2025 |
| place | 6-7-10 Manabe, Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki-ken |
| Website | http://www.ktt.ac.jp/tijc/ |
Kasumi Festival | Tsukuba International UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 6-20 Manabe, Tsuchiura-shi, Ibaraki-ken |
| Website | http://www.ktt.ac.jp/tiu/ |
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Soryo Festival | Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health SciencesSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences, true to its name, offers specialized programs in a variety of medical fields such as Nursing and Physical Therapy. Each year, the university hosts a campus festival loved by local residents, featuring unique experiences only a medical school can provide—like hands-on medical booths—and collaborations with local festivals.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Ami, Ami-machi, Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ipu.ac.jp/ |