Kanto Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Campus Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

There are many universities in the Kanto area, and during the campus festival seasons in spring and autumn, festivals are held every year with a wide variety of themes and concepts.

These events are packed with highlights, including programs featuring famous artists and comedians, as well as exhibitions and hands-on activities that showcase students’ unique ideas.

In this article, we will introduce the schedules of campus festivals held at universities across the Kanto region.

Check out the festivals that catch your eye, and if something interests you, be sure to visit in person and experience the appeal for yourself.

Past events

Midori Festival | Kamakura Women’s University Junior College DivisionSat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Kanagawa Prefecture

http://www.kamakura-u.ac.jp

Schedule	Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place	6-chome 1, Ofuna, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
Website	https://www.kamakura-u.ac.jp/midorisai2024/index.html
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Cosmos Festival | Tokyo Management Junior CollegeSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Chiba Prefecture

Schedule	Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place	625-1 Futamata, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba-ken
Website	http://www.tokyo-keitan.ac.jp/
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Seisō Festival | Rissho University (Kumagaya Campus)Sat, Nov 1 – Saitama Prefecture

The Seisō Festival is the school festival of Rissho University’s Kumagaya Campus in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture. Every year, live events by famous musicians are held. There are also unique events, such as collaboration projects with the fashion brand UNIQLO. It’s a festival you won’t want to miss keeping up with for the latest information.

Schedule	Saturday, November 1, 2025
place	1700, Mankichi, Kumagaya-shi, Saitama-ken
Website	https://ris-seisousai.jimdofree.com/
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Veritas Festival | Seigakuin UniversitySat, Nov 1 – Saitama Prefecture

http://www.seigakuin.jp

Schedule	Saturday, November 1, 2025
place	1-1, Tosaki, Ageo-shi, Saitama
Website	https://www.seigakuin.jp/events/2023veri/
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Nishikino Festival | Gunma Prefectural Women’s UniversitySat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Gunma Prefecture

http://www.gpwu.ac.jp

The most popular event at the Nishikino Festival, sponsored by various local businesses, is without a doubt the annual Grand Raffle! Join the stamp rally and other activities to earn raffle tickets and win fabulous prizes! The Grand Raffle takes place right before the finale on the last day, so don’t miss it.

Schedule	Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place	1395-1, Oazan Kamino-te, Tamamura-machi, Sawa-gun, Gunma, Japan
Website	http://www.gpwu.ac.jp/

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Hatoyama Festival | Tokyo Denki University (Saitama Hatoyama Campus)Sat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Saitama Prefecture

web.dendai.ac.jp

Schedule	Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place	Ishizaka, Hatoyama-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture
Website	http://web.dendai.ac.jp
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Poplar Festival | St. Luke’s International UniversitySat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Tokyo Metropolis

At St. Luke’s International University, based on Christian principles, we provide education aimed at contributing to the health and well-being of all people, both in Japan and abroad, through educational, scholarly, and practical activities in the fields of nursing, health, and public health. As a distinctive feature of departments such as nursing, it seems there are also booths related to medical fields.

Schedule	Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place	10-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo City, Tokyo
Website	http://university.luke.ac.jp

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