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!
- Ishikawa Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Yamanashi Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Toyama Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Fukui Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Campus Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Niigata Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Nagano Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hibikiryokusai | Ishikawa Prefectural University | Culture Festival / School Festival
- University Festival | Fukui University of Technology | Cultural Festival / School Festival
- Tomidai Festival | University of Toyama | Cultural Festival / School Festival
- Shindai Festival | Niigata University | Cultural Festival / School Festival
- Hokkaido and Tohoku Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Gifu Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hokkaido Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Past events
Jintan Festival | Jin-Ai Girls Junior CollegeSat, 10/18, Fukui Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | 43-1-1 Amaike-cho, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.jin-ai.ac.jp/ |
Fukutan Festival | Toyama College of Welfare (Junior College)Saturday, 10/18, Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | 579, Mitsuka, Imizu-shi, Toyama-ken |
| Website | http://www.t-fukushi.urayama.ac.jp/ |
Shindai Festival | Niigata UniversityNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/18–Sun 10/19
The Niigata University Festival, held every October, is the largest campus festival in Niigata Prefecture. It’s packed with fun events, including celebrity guest appearances, student-run projects, stage performances by various clubs and groups, and numerous food stalls. There’s also a Miss and Mister contest, so you’re guaranteed to have a great time.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 8050, Ikarashi 2-no-chō, Nishi-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.niigata-u.ac.jp/ |
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Tōka Festival | Nagano University of Health and Medical SciencesSun, Oct 12, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| place | 11-1, Imai-hara, Kawanakajima-machi, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | http://shitoku.ac.jp/ |
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Akatsuki Festival | University of Fukui (Matsuoka Campus)Oct 12 (Sun) – 13 (Mon), Fukui Prefecture
Amid comedy shows, concerts, and various other events, there’s one that really stands out: the “Spontaneous Event.” It’s like a guerrilla-style production where you won’t know when, where, or what will happen—only that it takes place twice a day for 30 minutes. So intriguing! The content changes every year, so it’s a must for regular attendees and even more exciting for first-timers. You’ll spend your time on edge, wondering when the surprise will strike.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 23-3, Matsuoka Shimoaizuki, Eiheiji-cho, Yoshida-gun, Fukui Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.u-fukui.ac.jp/ |
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