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
Arts and Crafts Festival | Tokyo Polytechnic University (Atsugi Campus)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1583 Iiyama, Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa |
| Website | http://kougeisai.t-kougei.ac.jp/wp/ |
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Murasaki Festival | Atomi University for WomenOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo
Atomi University is a women’s university with campuses in Tokyo and Saitama, and its annual school festival, called the “Murasaki Festival,” is held every autumn. The name is said to derive from the idiom “murasaki no yukari” (ties of purple), which in turn comes from a poem in the Kokinshū: “Because of a single purple gromwell, I look upon all the grasses of Musashino with affection.”
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1-9 Nakano, Niiza-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.atomi.ac.jp/univ/ |
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Kōkasai | Jumonji Gakuen Women's UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Saitama Prefecture
Jumonji University for Women in Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, is a relatively new women’s university established in 1996, consisting of nine departments within the Faculty of Human Life Sciences. The university festival is called the Toka Festival and is held every October. It features events typical of a women’s university, such as talk shows with popular actors.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 2-1-28, Sugazawa 2-chome, Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.jumonji-u.ac.jp/ |
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Kiryūsai | Tokyo Seitoku Junior CollegeOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1-7-13 Jujo-dai, Kita City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.tsu.ac.jp/campuslife/festival/ |
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Sakura Risa Festival | J. F. Oberlin University (Machida Campus)Oct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Tokiwamachi, Machida City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://obirinfestival.com/ |
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Ryutaku Festival | Shukutoku UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
At Shukutoku University’s campus festival, the Ryuzawa Festival, the stage events featuring star guests such as comedians are popular every year. With its long history, the festival is well organized, making it a safe and enjoyable event.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Daiganjicho, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.shukutoku.ac.jp/ |
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Shirayuri Festival | Shirayuri Women's UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo
This is the Shirayuri Festival at Shirayuri Women’s University in Tokyo. True to a women’s university, it features events that appeal to women, such as live performances by a cool, handsome music group and adorable pop-up cafes. Of course, men will have a great time too!
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 1-25-1-25 Midorigaoka, Chofu-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.shirayuri.ac.jp/campus/gakusei/usftro0000004wvd.html |
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