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

One of the charms of school festivals is how easily you can enjoy an extraordinary atmosphere—strolling through lively food stalls and taking in stage performances.

The Kansai area is dotted with distinctive universities, each hosting festivals with a unique campus vibe.

There are many programs and exhibits that showcase students’ individuality, offering new discoveries every time you visit.

In this article, we present a list of schedules for university festivals held in Kansai.

Be sure to check it out as a reference when you’re deciding where to go.

Past events

Saho Festival | Nara Saho Junior CollegeSat, 10/25 Nara Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
placeShikanoen-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.narasaho-c.ac.jp/
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Tokiwa Festival | Kobe Tokiwa UniversitySat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture

The Tokiwai Festival is famed for its professional live shows featuring star-studded performers, but that’s not all—there are plenty of comedy acts and stage events, too! Along with karaoke and bingo tournaments, a wide variety of food and activity stalls will be set up. We look forward to welcoming you with this full and exciting lineup.

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place2-chome, Otani-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.kobe-tokiwa.ac.jp/univ/
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Tokiwa Festival | Kobe Tokiwa University Junior CollegeSat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place2-chome, Otani-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.kobe-tokiwa.ac.jp/univ/

Keyaki Festival | Sonoda Gakuen UniversitySat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture

Sonoda Gakuen Women’s University has two affiliated kindergartens, and a parade by the kindergarteners is one of the highlight events. There will also be a batting center attraction run by the softball team, which competes at the national level, where you can face off against a star pitcher. In addition, there will be food stalls and stage performances. And of course, we’ll host a live show featuring popular guest performers from outside the university.

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place7-29-1 Minamitsukaguchi-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo
Websitehttps://sonodagakuseikai.wixsite.com/my-site-2

Keyaki Festival | Sonoda Gakuen Women’s University Junior CollegeSat, Oct 25 — Hyogo Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place7-29-1 Minamitsukaguchi-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo
Websitehttps://sonodagakuseikai.wixsite.com/my-site-2

Yotsuba Festival | Konan Women's UniversityHyogo Prefecture, Sat 10/25–Sun 10/26

Boasting a history of over 50 years, the Hill with an Ocean View Festival offers a wide range of attractions, including food stalls, stage performances, and activities for children. It has also become established as an event that fosters strong ties with the local community, featuring initiatives such as a recycling station and social contribution programs.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place6-2-23, 6-chome, Morikita-cho, Higashinada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo, Japan
Websitehttp://www.konan-wu.ac.jp/
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Mikuriya Festival | Osaka University of CommerceOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

The Mikuriya Festival takes its name from Mikuriya Sakae-cho, where the university is located. In addition to stage events and food stalls, there are also performances by popular artists and street performers. This year, there will also be attractions for children, such as a police motorcycle display and a kickbase tournament.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place4-1-10, Mikuriya Sakae-cho, 4-chome, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Websitehttp://ouc.daishodai.ac.jp/campuslife/festival/
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