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
- Gifu Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hokkaido and Tohoku 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
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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KBG Group Joint School Festival | Kanazawa University of Food Management (Hakusan Campus)Sat, Oct 11 — Ishikawa Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | 8-1 Yokoe-machi, Hakusan-shi, Ishikawa |
| Website | https://kanazawa-pu.ac.jp/ |
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Soki Festival | University of Toyama (Takaoka Campus)Sat 10/11–Sun 10/12, Toyama Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 180 Futagami-machi, Takaoka-shi, Toyama Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.u-toyama.ac.jp/ |
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Seisen Festival | Seisen Jogakuin Junior CollegeSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 2-120-8 Ueno, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | http://www.seisen-jc.ac.jp/ |
Seishō Festival | Kanazawa Gakuin UniversityOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Ishikawa Prefecture
The Seishō Festival held by Kanazawa Gakuin University and Junior College features a variety of unique events, such as a “Foreigners’ Contest,” a “Traditional Kimono Fashion Show,” and a “Fated Partner Search” project. Check out the lineup for yourself and see what’s in store.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 10, Suemachi, Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa-ken |
| Website | https://www.kanazawa-gu.ac.jp/ |
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