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

Tokigaku Festival | Osaka Tokiwa CollegeSat 11/8–Sun 11/9, Osaka Prefecture

http://www.tokiwa.ac.jp

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Ryuka Festival | University of Marketing and Distribution SciencesSat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture

Ryuka Festival at the University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences in Kobe. There’s a full lineup including food stalls, classroom exhibits, stage events, and a flea market. It’s also well-known for a fireworks display at the closing night festival.

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Rokkō Festival | Kobe University (Rokkodai First Campus)Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture

The Rokkō Festival held at Kobe University’s Rokkō Daiichi (First) Campus takes place every November. With around 40,000 visitors each year, it is one of the largest university festivals in the Kansai region. In addition to exciting guest live performances, there are also more than 200 food stalls, featuring a variety of unique and unusual dishes.

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Shoin Festival | Kobe Shoin Women's UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture

http://www.shoin.ac.jp

In addition to the food and game stalls run by various groups, a beauty pageant is also held on a grand scale. Who will be the number one student at the women’s university? The grand prize will be decided based on on-campus voting as well as votes from attendees on the day of the event.

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Aoba Festival | Aino University Junior College DivisionSat, Nov 8 — Osaka Prefecture

col.aino.ac.jp

HEART Festa | Kansai University of International Studies (Amagasaki Campus)Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture

http://www.kuins.ac.jp

HEART Festa at Kansai University of International Studies is held every November. The main attraction is live performances by artists, but there are also plenty of performances by on-campus clubs, including band shows and other acts. Numerous food and activity booths are set up as well, making it enjoyable for everyone from adults to children.

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New Moon Festival | Kwansei Gakuin University (Nishinomiya Seiwa Campus)Sat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Hyogo Prefecture

The Shingetsusai festival is held every November at Kwansei Gakuin University’s Nishinomiya Seiwa Campus in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Each year it comes alive with performances by famous guests, including concerts and talk shows. A variety of shows and live events excite not only current students but all visitors as well.

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