Kanto Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Campus Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in the Kanto region (Tokyo, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa).
Let’s make the most of this once-a-year celebration with flea markets, food stalls, creative and entertaining events, live performances, and more!
- Tokyo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]
- Kanagawa Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Saitama Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Chiba Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- November cultural festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
- Gunma Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Tochigi Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]
- December Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Ibaraki 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]
- April Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- September culture festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
Past events
Hamakaze Festival | Kanda University of International StudiesOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
Kanda University of International Studies in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, is a private university whose philosophy is “Language is the foundation of peace that connects the world.” Its annual campus festival held every October is called Hamakaze-sai. The food stalls are run not only by current students but also by international students, offering visitors the chance to enjoy cuisine from around the world.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1-4-1 Wakaba, 1-chome, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kandagaigo.ac.jp/kuis/ |
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Shunki Festival | Surugadai UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Saitama Prefecture
The excitement of the Shunki Festival grows year after year and shows no signs of stopping. With stage events and student-run food stalls, there’s so much to see! Share the best experiences with the best friends! If you’re available, why not come by?
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 698, Azu, Hanno-shi, Saitama |
| Website | http://www.surugadai.ac.jp/ |
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Bunkyo University (Shonan Campus) | Shotousai FestivalSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Kanagawa Prefecture
This is the university festival held at Bunkyo University’s Shonan Campus. Its name comes from the soaring tower on campus, the Shoto. The festival aims to provide a place for students to express themselves and to deepen交流 between the university and the local community. A variety of events are held, including exhibits of seminar activities and stage performances by many student clubs.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1100 Nameya, Chigasaki-shi, Kanagawa |
| Website | https://shotofes.jimdosite.com/ |
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Junshin Festival | Saitama Junshin Junior CollegeOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Saitama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 430 Shimo-iwase, Hanyu-shi, Saitama |
| Website | https://www.sai-junshin.ac.jp/ |
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Mimatsu Festival | Kanto Gakuen UniversitySat–Sun, Oct 25–26, Gunma Prefecture
At Kanto Gakuen University’s school festival, the “Sansho Festival,” a variety of programs are held on both the main and sub stages. We also collaborate with Inari Kindergarten and Nishi-Ora High School, making it a festival closely connected with the local community. Come experience the power of a region united.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Fujiagu-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.kanto-gakuen.ac.jp/univer/ |
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Hoshiyaku Festival | Hoshi University of PharmacyOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 2-4-41, Ebara 2-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.hoshi.ac.jp/ |
Nadeshiko Festival | Ibaraki Women's Junior CollegeSat, 10/25 Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | 960-2 Higashikikura, Naka City, Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.taisei.ac.jp/jp/iwjc/ |