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

Here is an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku regions (Niigata, Yamanashi, Nagano, Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui Prefectures).

Let’s enjoy the once-a-year festivities to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creatively planned activities, live events, and more!

Past events

Seishō Festival | Kanazawa Gakuin Junior CollegeOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Ishikawa Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place10, Suemachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa-ken
Websitehttps://www.kanazawa-gu.ac.jp/college/
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Seisen Festival | Seisen Jogakuin UniversitySat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Nagano Prefecture

Seisen Festival is held on the campus of Seisen Jogakuin University and Junior College, located on a small hill in the nature-rich northern area of Nagano City. Each year it features a theme, and the event buzzes with comedy and music performances, as well as a beauty pageant characteristic of a women’s university.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place2-120-8 Ueno, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken
Websitehttps://u-seisen-festival.jimdosite.com/
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Shinyaku Festival | Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life SciencesOct 11 (Sat)–12 (Sun), Niigata Prefecture

Shinyaku-sai, held every October at Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences in Niitsu, Akiha Ward, Niigata City. Each year it comes alive with a variety of guest appearances, club and student-run food stalls, and other events. There are also live performances by artists at the main venue.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place265-1 Higashijima, Akiha Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttp://nupals-gakuyu.info/shinyakusai/

Hokudai Festival | Hokuriku UniversityOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Ishikawa Prefecture

The Hokudai Festival is a school festival hosted by Hokuriku University and held in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. It features many participatory events with prizes, making it a festival where everyone can have fun together. With competitions for prizes on the line, how could it not be exciting?

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place1-1, Taiyogaoka 1-chome, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa-ken
Websitehttp://www.hokuriku-u.ac.jp/
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University Festival | Fukui University of TechnologyOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Fukui Prefecture

This is a university festival held by Fukui University of Technology over two days in early October. Its signature attraction is a talk show featuring prominent guests, which draws large crowds every year. The content has become richer each year, and its reputation has been rising.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
place3-6, Gakuen, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.fukui-ut.ac.jp/
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Seitou Festival | Yamanashi Prefectural University (Ikeda Campus)Sat, Oct 4 – Yamanashi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 4, 2025
place1-6-1 Ikeda, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi-ken
Websitehttp://www.yamanashi-ken.ac.jp/
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Koshō Festival | Niigata University of International and Information Studies (Mizukino Campus)Sat 10/4–Sun 10/5, Niigata Prefecture

It’s a school festival with plenty to see, including talk events, theater club and dance club performances, and choral concerts. Some events offer opportunities to experience different cultures, and the food sold at the stalls spans a wide range of genres, so I think you won’t get bored even just walking around.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025
place3-1-1 Mizukino, Nishi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.nuis.ac.jp/
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