Kansai Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Shimei Festival | Otani UniversityFri 11/7–Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture

The Otani University Cultural Festival, known as the Shimei Festival and held annually in the second week of November, is happening again this year! Under the concept of “Otani Town,” we’ll transform the entire campus into one lively city! In addition to professional artists, there will be a full lineup of events hosted by various on-campus groups.

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Shisai | Biwako Professional University of Rehabilitation (Yokaichi Campus)Mon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture

bpur.aino.ac.jp

Shisai | Biwako Professional University of Rehabilitation (Higashiomi Campus)Mon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture

bpur.aino.ac.jp

Momijiga Festival | Biwako Gakuin UniversityMon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture

http://www.newton.ac.jp

It’s a lively, cheerful school festival featuring free-admission shows by popular comedians and fireworks at night! The event is thoughtfully organized, with details like priority seating for people with disabilities. There’s also a large parking lot near the campus, making it far more accessible by car compared to other school festivals.

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Koyo Celebration | Biwako Gakuin University Junior CollegeMon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture

http://www.newton.ac.jp

Kitayama Festival | Osaka Institute of Technology (Hirakata Campus)Mon, Nov 3 — Osaka Prefecture

http://www.oitkitayamasai.net

Koyo Festival | Koshien UniversityMon, Nov 3 – Hyogo Prefecture

At Koshien University’s campus festival, the Momiji Festival, there will be a Yoshimoto comedy live show, student stage performances, and food stalls. There will also be a bazaar and a stamp rally. In addition, we hold a Decoration Grand Prix, an event where stalls compete to see whose decorations are the best, so please pay attention to the decorations of the stalls as well.

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