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

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

http://www.kanazawa-gu.ac.jp

Seisen Festival | Seisen Jogakuin UniversitySat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Nagano Prefecture

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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.

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Shinyaku Festival | Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life SciencesOct 11 (Sat)–12 (Sun), Niigata Prefecture

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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.

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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?

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University Festival | Fukui University of TechnologyOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Fukui Prefecture

http://www.fukui-ut.ac.jp

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.

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Seitou Festival | Yamanashi Prefectural University (Ikeda Campus)Sat, Oct 4 – Yamanashi Prefecture

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.

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