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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

Kōmine Festival | Toyama University of International Studies (Higashi-Kuromaki Campus)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Toyama Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place65-1 Higashikuro-maki, Toyama-shi, Toyama-ken
Websitehttp://www.tuins.ac.jp/

Medical Festival | University of Yamanashi (Faculty of Medicine Campus)Oct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Yamanashi Prefecture

The Medical Festival held on the Yamanashi University School of Medicine campus. Unusually for a school festival, there are even booths where you can get health checkups. There are also lectures on medical topics. But it’s not all serious—there are plenty of stage events to enjoy too, like comedy shows.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place1110 Shimogoto, Chuo City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.nashiisai2025.com/
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Jutoku Festival | Yamanashi Gakuin Junior CollegeOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Yamanashi Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place2-4-5 Sakaori, Kofu-shi, Yamanashi-ken
Websitehttp://www.ygjc.ac.jp/
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Keiwa Festival | Keiwa UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place1270 Tomizuka, Tomizuka-cho, Shibata-shi, Niigata, Japan
Websitehttps://www.keiwa-c.ac.jp/
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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.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place471, Ebigase, Higashi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.unii.ac.jp/
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Aozora Festival | Niigata Seiryo UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place1-5939 Suidōmachi, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.n-seiryo.ac.jp/

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

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place1-5939 Suidōmachi, Chuo Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.n-seiryo.ac.jp/