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Kanagawa Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Kanagawa Prefecture is home to many universities, and during the school festival seasons in spring and autumn, distinctive and vibrant festivals are held.
These student-led events are packed with highlights such as food stalls, performances, and special exhibitions, and they are notable for welcoming the general public.
Another major attraction is the chance to experience campuses that are usually difficult to enter.
This article clearly summarizes the schedules of school festivals held within Kanagawa Prefecture.
Find an event that interests you and be sure to check it out in person.
Kanagawa Prefecture
Student-Organized Screening | Japan Institute of the Moving ImageFri 5/15 – Sun 5/17, Kanagawa Prefecture
https://x.com/eigadaigaku_pr/status/2039867675585949925The late film director Shohei Imamura, a two-time Palme d’Or winner at the Cannes Film Festival, founded the Japan Institute of the Moving Image as a place dedicated to studying film, in response to the decline of traditional movie studios. Its school festival is also all about cinema, featuring numerous screenings of student-produced films.
| Schedule | Fri, May 15–Sun, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 2-1-1, 2-chome, Hakusan, Asao Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://fes.eiga.ac.jp/2026/index.php |
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Suzukake Science Day | Tokyo Science University (Science Tokyo) (Yokohama Campus)Kanagawa Prefecture, Sat 5/16–Sun 5/17
Tokyo Tech’s campus festival is held in parallel with the open campus. In an area showcasing technologies developed at Tokyo Tech, you can experience cutting-edge innovations firsthand through models, videos, and devices. In the hall, there are orchestral performances and lectures as well. The website’s design and ease of use are among the best in Japan, conveying a strong sense of technological prowess.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.szc.titech.ac.jp/ssd/ |
Seiryo Festival | Yokohama National UniversityKanagawa Prefecture, Sat 5/16–Sun 5/17
https://x.com/ynu_fes/status/2040987581735964935At Yokohama National University, two campus festivals are held each year: the Seiryo Festival in spring and the Tokiwai Festival in autumn, with the latter being the more representative event, featuring over 130 participating groups. The expansive, beautiful campus, immersed each year in a world crafted around a set theme, is truly breathtaking.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 79-1, Tokiwadai, Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ynu.ac.jp/ |
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Totsuka Festival | Meiji Gakuin University (Yokohama Campus)Sat 5/23–Sun 5/24, Kanagawa Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUr9fxREWHS/At the school festival, you’ll find all the classics: flea markets, food stalls, stage performances, and bring-your-own projects! There’s also a stamp rally and more, so joining in might be a great way to enjoy it even more. And don’t forget the three core pillars of the concept: Environment, Welfare, and International. As part of its eco-friendly efforts, the event uses reusable repacks, making it a green and sustainable celebration!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | 1518 Kamikurata-cho, Totsuka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/campuslife/festa/ |
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Tanabata Festival | Keio University (Shonan Fujisawa Campus)Kanagawa Prefecture, Sat. 7/4 – Sun. 7/5
https://x.com/tanabata_fes/status/2033415018721722880At 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.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, July 4–5, 2026 |
| place | 5322 Endo, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Website | https://www.tanabata-fes.com/ |
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Tanabata Festival | Keio University (Shonan Fujisawa Campus)Kanagawa Prefecture, Sat. 7/4 – Sun. 7/5
https://www.instagram.com/p/DV0MqEGk6p5| Schedule | Sat–Sun, July 4–5, 2026 |
| place | 5322 Endo, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Website | https://www.tanabata-fes.com/ |
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Past events
Yokohama Medical Festival | Yokohama City University (Fukuura Campus)Sat 11/15 – Sun 11/16, Kanagawa Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DL6bppMP3w7/| Schedule | Sat, Nov 15–Sun, Nov 16, 2025 |
| place | 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/ |