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!
Teiou Festival | Teikyo University (Itabashi Campus)Sun, Oct 12 — Tokyo Metropolis
You can enjoy events like the Mr. and Miss Costume Contest, celebrity talk shows, and unique exhibitions of each department’s uniforms that set us apart from other universities. The festival also features public demonstrations related to medical science. There are plenty of events open to everyone, so please come and check it out.
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Hamayakusai | Yokohama College of PharmacySun, Oct 12, Kanagawa Prefecture
Hamayakusai is the school festival of Yokohama College of Pharmacy, and only during the festival is the observation deck on the 21st floor open to the public. From the deck you can see Enoshima, Shonandai, and Yokohama. You could say it’s one of the highlights of the festival. Of course, there are also food stalls and stage events!
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ICU Festival | International Christian UniversityTokyo, Sun 10/12 – Mon 10/13
The ICU Festival is a campus festival held at International Christian University around the end of October each year. It’s a large event that sometimes draws more than 10,000 visitors. Unlike other schools’ festivals, a distinctive feature is that they don’t invite celebrities. You can really feel their enthusiasm to create the event entirely on their own.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 3-10-2, Osawa 3-chome, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.icu.ac.jp/ |
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Watarase Festival | Ashikaga UniversityOct 12 (Sun) – 13 (Mon), Tochigi Prefecture
Named with the concept of passing culture on to the next generation, the event is called the Watarase Festival. A variety of activities are held. If you’re in the area, please stop by—you might discover something new or have a delightful encounter.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 268-1 Omae-cho, Omae-cho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi-ken |
| Website | http://www.ashitech.ac.jp/ |
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