Koshinetsu and Hokuriku Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Kandai Festival | Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing UniversitySat 10/18 Ishikawa Prefecture

http://www.ishikawa-nu.ac.jp

The Kandai Festival is planned, promoted, and operated primarily by the University Festival Executive Committee, which is mainly composed of second-year students. In recent years, there have been more initiatives carried out in collaboration with local community members. There are also food stalls featuring local cuisine and stage events by local artists.

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Shirakashi Festival | University of Fukui (Eiheiji Campus)Oct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Fukui Prefecture

http://www.fpu.ac.jp

The Shirakashi Festival is held at the Eiheiji Campus of the University of Fukui. It is said to embody the hope that the university and its students will open new doors and expand new possibilities. On the day of the event, the venue is packed with fun activities, including various student-led programs, food stalls, and live performances by artists.

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Kendai Festival | Toyama Prefectural UniversityOct 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), Toyama Prefecture

Toyama Prefectural University is located in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture. It is an engineering-focused university where you can study robotics and electronic engineering. Every October, the university hosts the Ken-Dai Festival. In addition to food stalls, there are live performances by artists and events such as a cross-dresser contest.

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Autumn Foliage Festival | Niigata Sangyo UniversityNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/18–Sun 10/19

Niigata Sangyo University in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, has a history of over 70 years and a campus set in a lush, green location. The autumn Koyo Festival held there every year is always lively, featuring guest performances, various student-run food and activity stalls, and stage events.

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Kinjō Festival | Kinjō UniversitySat 10/18–Sun 10/19, Ishikawa Prefecture

http://www.kinjo.ac.jp

“Kinjō Festival,” jointly hosted by Kinjō University and Kinjō Junior College. In addition to guest performances on the main stage, there will also be a theme-free grand prix called “Anything Champion.” You might catch a glimpse of worlds you wouldn’t normally encounter.

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Larch Festival | Shinshu University (Ina Campus)Sat, 10/18 Nagano Prefecture

karamatsu-fes.sakura.ne.jp

Azusanomori Festival | Matsumoto UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Nagano Prefecture

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