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
Rindō Festival | Komazawa Women's Junior CollegeSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 238 Sakahama, Inagi-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.komajo.ac.jp/uni/ |
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Shirasagi Festival | Urawa UniversitySat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Saitama Prefecture
Urawa University in Noura, Chiba Prefecture, aims to train welfare professionals who can respond to a declining birthrate and aging population, guided by the principle of “devotion to practical learning and cultivation of virtue.” Reflecting its Faculties of Child Studies and Social Welfare, the campus also features play areas for children and spaces where visitors can experience caregiving.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 3551 Osaki, Midori Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.urawa.ac.jp/ |
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Swan Festival | Soka Women's CollegeSat, Oct 11, Tokyo, Japan
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | 236, 1-chome, Tangeri-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | https://hakuchousai.com/ |
Cosmos Festival | Saitama Institute of TechnologySat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Saitama Prefecture
The Cosmos Festival is Saitama Institute of Technology’s long-running campus festival. With a community-centered concept, it is held every year with support from many people, including local residents. There are numerous events, such as various programs on the main stage and food and activity booths run by clubs and laboratories.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 1690 Fusaiji, Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture |
| Website | https://sitsyuuousai.com/ |
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Dokuisaï | Dokkyo Medical UniversityOct 11 (Sat) – 13 (Mon), Tochigi Prefecture
Doku-i Festival is held on the campus of Dokkyo Medical University in Shimo-tsuga District, Tochigi Prefecture. Even while studying the challenging field of medicine, the festival is known for hosting many high-profile comedy guests and has a strong reputation. You can enjoy top-notch, up-to-the-minute comedy performances.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 11–Mon, Oct 13, 2025 |
| place | Sukegaya, Mibu-machi, Shimotsuga-gun, Tochigi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.dokkyomed.ac.jp/dmu/dokuisai/#gsc.tab=0 |
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Matsudo Festival | Nihon University (School of Dentistry at Matsudo)Oct 11 (Sat)–12 (Sun), Chiba Prefecture
Nihon University is Japan’s largest comprehensive university. Among its many events, the school festival of the Matsudo School of Dentistry in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, is called the Matsudo Festival. It features a wide array of activities, including food stalls, presentations of club and research achievements, live performances by the light music club, and exhibitions of graduate students’ research projects. Please note that there is also a School of Dentistry campus in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, separate from the Matsudo School of Dentistry, so be careful not to confuse them.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 870-1, Sakaecho-Nishi 2-chome, Matsudo-shi, Chiba-ken |
| Website | http://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/ |
Soka Festival | Soka UniversitySat, Oct 11, Tokyo, Japan
At Soka University’s school festival, the Soka Festival, you can of course enjoy classic stage events and food stalls, and there are also activities that provide opportunities to reflect on the society we live in today. It’s a large campus, so you can have fun all day!
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | 1-236, 1-chome, Tangimachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.soka.ac.jp/ |


