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
Hosen Festival | Hosen University of Child EducationSat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 2-33-26 Chuo, 2-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.hosen.ac.jp/public/kodomofes-2024/ |
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Kyoritsu Festival | Kyoritsu Women’s UniversitySat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo
The Kyoritsu Women’s University school festival, “Kyoritsu Festival,” centers on events that are very characteristic of a women’s college. A beauty pageant and a bridal show are held, showcasing the beauty and cuteness of the female students. This women’s-college-only festival—something men won’t want to miss…?
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 2-1, Hitotsubashi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.kyoritsu-wu.ac.jp/ |
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Otsuma Festival | Otsuma Women's University (Chiyoda Campus)Sat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo
Otsuma Festival is the school festival of Otsuma Women’s University Chiyoda Campus in Chiyoda, Tokyo. True to a women’s university, the Miss Contest is a major highlight every year. Sometimes there’s even a cross-dressing (male attire) contest! Of course, you can also enjoy classic stage events and food stalls.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 12, Sanbancho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.otsuma.ac.jp/campuslife/activities/festival/ |
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Otsuma Festival | Otsuma Women’s University Junior College (Chiyoda Campus)Sat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 12 Sanbancho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://otsumafestival2022.otsumafes.repl.co/index.html |
Tsuruga Festival | Kawamura Gakuen Woman’s UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
Kawamura Gakuen Women’s University is a women’s university established in 1988 in Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture. Its alumnae include actress Kyoko Hasegawa and comedian Kuniko Yamada. The campus festival, Tsuruga-sai, is held every October and features guest performances, costume events, exhibitions, and food stalls.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | Shimo-kedo, Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.kgwu.ac.jp/campuslife/gakuensai/ |
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Tokiwa Festival | Tokiwa UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Ibaraki Prefecture
The Tokiwa Festival is held every year at Tokiwa University in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Since it takes place around Halloween, there are related events, a beauty pageant, and live performances by famous artists every year. The schedule is packed with events—you’ll have a hard time deciding which ones to see!
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 1-430-1, Miwa 1-chome, Mito-shi, Ibaraki-ken |
| Website | http://www.tokiwa.ac.jp/ |
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Tokiwai Festival | Tokiwa Junior CollegeOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Ibaraki Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 1-430-1, Miwa 1-chome, Mito-shi, Ibaraki-ken |
| Website | http://www.tokiwa.ac.jp/coll/ |
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