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

Name: Johoku Festival | Osaka Institute of Technology (Omiya Campus)
Start: 2025-10-17T00:00:00+09:00
End: 2025-10-19T23:59:59+09:00
Location: Osaka Institute of Technology (Omiya Campus)

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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

Umibukuro Festival | Hyogo Medical University (Kobe Campus)Oct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Hyogo Prefecture

Kaikyosai is pronounced “kaikyosai,” and the character for “梟” means “owl.” The name is said to come from the frequent use of owl motifs in objects around the campus. In addition to stage shows by various groups, there are Yoshimoto comedy performances and Miss and Mister contests. Sometimes there’s also a Kamen Rider show, making it a festival packed with events that children can enjoy as well.

Schedule	Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place	Hyogo Prefecture, Chuo Ward, Minatojima 1-chome, Kobe City
Website	http://www.huhs.ac.jp/

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Kishibe Festival | Osaka Gakuin UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

http://www.osaka-gu.ac.jp

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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Kishibe Festival | Osaka Gakuin University Junior CollegeOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture

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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In conclusion

The charm of university festivals held at Kansai campuses lies in how each one offers a unique atmosphere and lineup of events. Check the dates that catch your eye and visit your favorite festival. If you go, you’re sure to find unexpected encounters and discoveries waiting for you.