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

Faculty of Agriculture Festival | Kindai University (Nara Campus)Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), Nara Prefecture

http://www.kindai.ac.jp

This is the school festival at Kinki University’s Nara Campus, where you can learn about agriculture. In true agricultural fashion, there will be a direct sales market featuring farm produce grown using the results of everyday research. It’s a family-friendly festival with stage events, a cosplay contest, and a flea market to enjoy.

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Ikoma Festival | Kindai University Junior College DivisionNov 2 (Sun) – 4 (Tue), Osaka Prefecture

Joint School Festival | Otemon Gakuin UniversitySun 11/2 – Mon 11/3, Osaka Prefecture

This is the school festival of Otemon Gakuin University in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture. Numerous food and activity stalls run by clubs and circles line the grounds. There’s sometimes a haunted house, too. The stage events featuring star-studded guests are a must-see.

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Aogaki Festival | Nara UniversityNov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), Nara Prefecture

http://www.nara-u.ac.jp

At Nara University’s school festival, the Aogaki Festival, it seems there will be live performances by famous artists, a comedy show by Yoshimoto comedians, presentations by various student clubs, and even a drum and fife band performance by children from Nara University’s affiliated kindergarten. In addition to these full-fledged stage events, there will of course also be a flea market and food stalls.

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135 Festival | Kobe Gakuin University (Arise Campus)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Hyogo Prefecture

kobegakuin135fes.jp

The 135 Festival, Kobe Gakuin University’s school festival, will be held on a large scale over four days, just like last year. You won’t want to miss the music live shows by popular artists and the comedy performances featuring guest comedians.

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Takaryō Festival | Bukkyo UniversityNov 2 (Sun) – 4 (Tue), Kyoto Prefecture

Bukkyo University’s school festival, the Oryosai. The mascot character, Taka-tan—whose hobby is touring Kyoto’s many famed ramen shops—is adorably charming. With beauty-related events that delight women, bingo tournaments, and more, its greatest appeal may be the sense of unity that comes from “creating it together.”

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Ryokushō Festival | Hannan UniversitySun 11/2 – Mon 11/3, Osaka Prefecture

In addition to various food stalls and student performances on stage, there’s a packed lineup of events such as quizzes, bingo tournaments, and a stamp rally.

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