Kansai Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
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!
- Osaka Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Kyoto Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hyogo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- November cultural festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
- Nara Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Shiga Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]
- Wakayama Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- October Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- May cultural festival calendar. University and junior college campus festival schedule summary [2026]
- September culture festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
- December Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- July Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Kansai University Unified School Festival | Kansai University | Culture Festival / School Festival
Past events
Shigetsu Festival | Kyoto Bunkyo UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture
The Shigetsu Festival takes its name from the fact that the area around Kyoto Bunkyo Uji Campus was once called “Shigetsu no Sato.” With an official mascot character and a pre-event, the Ryōbo Festival, held in July, it exudes a charm unique to Kyoto. Highlights include their proactive programming, such as hosting voice actor talk shows.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 80, Chisoku, Makishima-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto-fu |
| Website | http://www.kbu.ac.jp/kbu/ |
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Shigetsu Festival | Kyoto Bunkyo Junior CollegeSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 80, Chisoku, Makishima-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto-fu |
| Website | http://www.kbu.ac.jp/kbjc/ |
Hoshinichi Festival | Kyoto Nishiyama Junior CollegeSat, Nov 8 — Kyoto Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | 26 Aio Nishijo, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto-fu |
| Website | https://seizan.ac.jp/ |
Jumousai | Hyogo University Junior CollegeSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 2301, Shinzaike, Hiraoka-cho, Kakogawa-shi, Hyogo, Japan |
| Website | http://www.hyogo-dai.ac.jp/ |
Jinka Festival | Osaka University of Human SciencesSat 11/8–Sun 11/9, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 1-4-1, Shojaku 1-chome, Settsu City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ohs.ac.jp/ |
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University Festival | Osaka Jogakuin UniversitySat 11/8–Sun 11/9, Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Jogakuin University, located in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, is a school that places a strong emphasis on English education. OjoFes is the university festival of a women’s college, so there are many events that reflect the interests of young women. If you're in the area, why not stop by?
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 2-26-54 Tamatsukuri, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.wilmina.ac.jp/ |
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University Festival | Osaka Jogakuin Junior CollegeSat 11/8–Sun 11/9, Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 2-26-54 Tamatsukuri, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.wilmina.ac.jp/ |