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

Jutoku Festival | Yamanashi Gakuin Junior CollegeOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Yamanashi Prefecture

http://www.ygjc.ac.jp

Keiwa Festival | Keiwa UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

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Lotus Flower Festival | University of Niigata PrefectureSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

The Renkasai, held every fall at the University of Niigata Prefecture, is pronounced “Rengasai.” The name reflects several features: the campus buildings are made of brick (renga), the water plant Monochoria korsakowii (mizuaoi) grows naturally nearby, and Niigata Prefecture leads Japan in tulip production and shipments. True to its name, it’s a school festival brimming with energy.

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Aozora Festival | Niigata Seiryo UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

http://www.n-seiryo.ac.jp

This is the school festival of Niigata Seiryo University in Chuo Ward, Niigata City, where you can study nursing and social welfare. The main attractions are stage events featuring students and well-known artists. Of course, there are plenty of food and activity booths as well. You can really feel the students’ energy and enthusiasm.

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Aozora Festival | Niigata Seiryo College (Junior College Division)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

http://www.n-seiryo.ac.jp

Masago Fest | Meirin Junior CollegeSaturday, 10/25, Niigata Prefecture

Hibikiryokusai | Ishikawa Prefectural UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Ishikawa Prefecture

The Hibikiryokusai festival is packed with experiences and food stalls unique to a school that studies bio-resource and environmental sciences. You can interact with animals and buy vegetables grown on campus—things you won’t find elsewhere. There are plenty of other events, too, so you’ll probably be able to enjoy it from morning till night.

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