Shirakaba Festival | Rakuno Gakuen UniversityHokkaido, Sat 7/4–Sun 7/5

Every year, the Shirakaba Festival is held at Rakuno Gakuen University. There are stage events run by student clubs and open classes. Plus, there are many programs unique to Rakuno Gakuen! In the cowshed program, you can not only see cows and chickens, but also tour the latest technology used in the barn facilities. You can interact with many animals—it almost feels like you’ve come to a ranch. Come enjoy a university festival that’s a bit different from the rest.

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Tanabata Festival | Keio University (Shonan Fujisawa Campus)Kanagawa Prefecture, Sat. 7/4 – Sun. 7/5

At Keio University’s Shonan Fujisawa Campus, the Tanabata Festival is held every year on the first Saturday of July. With a theme of “Tanabata × Summer Festival × Community Focus,” many attendees wear yukata. It’s said that many local residents also come to enjoy the event. The festival culminates with a fireworks display.

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Tanabata Festival | Keio University (Shonan Fujisawa Campus)Kanagawa Prefecture, Sat. 7/4 – Sun. 7/5

Tanabata Festival | Nihon Fukushi University (Handa Campus)Saturday, 7/4, Aichi Prefecture

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The Tanabata Festival, held every year on the Handa Campus, is planned and run entirely by the student executive committee. Designed so people of all ages can enjoy it—complete with activities for young children—the festival features the traditional bingo tournament and, of course, stage events too. It’s a great place for families to have a fun time together.

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Tanabata Festival | Yamaguchi UniversitySaturday, 7/4, Yamaguchi Prefecture

There are rough-and-tumble events like the annual tradition of tossing the year’s committee chair into the air on a portable shrine, as well as participatory stage events. You can feel the history from the signboards that have been repainted year after year. There are even fireworks launched on the university campus, and the lineup is packed with summery, festive attractions.

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Tanabata Festival | Kobe International UniversitySaturday, 7/11, Hyogo Prefecture

Kobe International University’s Tanabata Festival is the school festival that upholds the founding spirit, rooted in Christian values: “Revere God, fear no one, and serve others.” The summer-themed festival features food stalls like those found at traditional fairs, and various events showcase a range of performances.

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Yukata Festival | Hiroshima University (Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)Sunday, 7/12, Hiroshima Prefecture

In 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!

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