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

University Festival | Takaoka University of LawSat, Oct 25 – Toyama Prefecture

http://www.takaoka.ac.jp

At Takaoka University of Law in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, the annual university festival features guest appearances by celebrities from various fields, including comedians and voice actors. Of course, you can also enjoy stage events and food stalls run by students! If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by.

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Koshishu Festival | Joetsu University of EducationSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Niigata Prefecture

http://www.juen.ac.jp

Joetsu University of Education, a national university corporation located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, is a newly conceived teacher-training university where aspiring teachers study. Every year around the end of October, it hosts the Koshushisai festival—an event where you can enjoy Niigata’s beautiful autumn foliage at its peak. Come and feel the students’ passion up close!

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Toyama University Festival | Toyama University (Gofuku Campus)Sat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Toyama Prefecture

http://www.tomidaisai.com

Even before it begins, the Toyama University Festival builds major excitement and showcases the executive committee’s enthusiasm through repeated planning meetings and a main visual contest. Each year, not only current students but also off-campus facilities and organizations participate, so keep an eye out for unique projects developed in collaboration with the local community.

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Otogi Festival | Matsumoto Nursing UniversitySat, 10/25 — Nagano Prefecture

http://www.matsutan.jp

Otogi Festival | Matsumoto Junior CollegeSat, 10/25 — Nagano Prefecture

http://www.matsutan.jp

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

Yamanashi Gakuin University is a place where you can study business as well as sports and nutrition. Its Jutoku Festival features a packed lineup of stage events that are a major draw. The performances change frequently, so you can watch without ever getting bored. The audience seating is covered, so there’s no need to worry about the weather.

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Glory Festival | Hokuriku Gakuin UniversityFri, 10/24 – Sat, 10/25 Ishikawa Prefecture

http://www.hokurikugakuin.ac.jp

The Glory Festival is a cultural festival held by Hokuriku Gakuin University in early October.

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