Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in the Kansai region (Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, and Wakayama).
Enjoy the once-a-year festivities to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creative and entertaining programs, live events, and more!
Kishibe Festival | Osaka Gakuin UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
At Osaka Gakuin University’s Kishibe Festival, famous artists and comedians are invited as guests every year. There was even a performance by Yoshimoto Shinkigeki. In addition, unique events such as a wedding dress contest and professional wrestling are held each year, offering plenty of fun.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 2-36-1, Kishibeminami 2-chome, Suita-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | http://www.osaka-gu.ac.jp/ |
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Physiotherapy Festival | Osaka Butsuryo UniversityFri 10/17 – Sat 10/18, Osaka Prefecture
It’s the Buryo Festival, the school festival of Osaka Butsuryō University. Over two days, you can enjoy a variety of events, including student-run food stalls, a beauty pageant, live band performances, and more.
| Schedule | Friday–Saturday, October 17–18, 2025 |
| place | 3-chome, Otori Kitamachi, Nishi-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | http://www.butsuryo.ac.jp/ |
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Johoku Festival | Osaka Institute of Technology (Omiya Campus)Fri 10/17–Sun 10/19, Osaka Prefecture
The Johoku Festival of Osaka Institute of Technology, held at the Omiya Campus in Asahi Ward, Osaka City, takes place every October. It features a wide variety of events, including artist concerts, comedy shows, model talk shows, a haunted house, and bingo games.
| Schedule | Oct 17 (Fri)–19 (Sun), 2025 |
| place | 5-16-1, Omiya, Asahi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.oit.ac.jp/ |
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Kikyo Festival | Kobe Pharmaceutical UniversitySun, 10/12 — Hyogo Prefecture
The Kikyo Festival is Kobe Pharmaceutical University’s school festival, held in early October in Kobe. It’s a major event that even high school students can enjoy, featuring an after-party and an open campus. Let’s make the most of the day and have a great time!
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