Kanto Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Campus Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
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.
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Past events
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/ |
University Festival | Japan College of Social WorkOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3-1-30 Takeoka, Kiyose-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.jcsw.ac.jp/ |
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Izumi Festival | Izumi Junior CollegeSat, 10/25, Kanagawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 25, 2025 |
| place | 2-1, Aoba 2-chome, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.izumi-c.ac.jp/ |
Abiko Festival | Chuo Gakuin UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
The Abiko Festival is packed with events, including live performances by bands and comedy duos every year. In addition to the usual student-run festival booths, shops from within Abiko City also set up stalls, letting you fully enjoy the charm of Abiko. There are plenty of events for small children as well, so families can have fun all day long.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 451 Kuseya, Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.cgu.ac.jp/campuslife/event/abiko-fes.html |
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Wakasugi Festival | Nippon Institute of TechnologyOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Saitama Prefecture
The Nippon Institute of Technology is located in Gakuendai, Miyashiro Town, Minami-Saitama District, Saitama Prefecture, and was established in 1967. It boasts an outstanding achievement of having produced the largest number of teachers among engineering universities in Japan. The name of its school festival is Wakasugi Festival.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 4-1, Gakuen-dai 4-chome, Miyashiro-machi, Minami-Saitama District, Saitama Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.nit.ac.jp/ |
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Kenbi Festival | Japan Women's College of Physical EducationOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo
Japan Women’s College of Physical Education, located in Setagaya, Tokyo, is a women’s university with two departments in the Faculty of Physical Education and has produced famous athletes such as Azusa Iwashimizu (women’s soccer) and Airi Hatakeyama (rhythmic gymnastics). Every October, it hosts the Kenbisai festival, featuring food stalls, dance contests, performance showcases, exhibitions, and live music by artists.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 8-19-1, Kita-Karasuyama 8-chome, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.jwcpe.ac.jp/campus_life/kenbisai/ |
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Shoyakusai | Showa Pharmaceutical UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo
Showa University of Pharmacy is a place where you can study pharmaceutical sciences. Its unique yet well-structured curriculum is popular. Every October, the Shoyaku Festival is held at the school, featuring events such as live performances by famous artists. There are also times when health consultations by pharmacists are offered.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3-3165, 3-chome, Higashi-Tamagawagakuen, Machida-shi, Tokyo, Japan |
| Website | http://www.shoyaku.ac.jp/ |
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