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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

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

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place3-16-10 Masago, Nishi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.meirin-c.ac.jp/
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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.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place1-308 Suematsu, Nonoichi-shi, Ishikawa
Websitehttp://www.ishikawa-pu.ac.jp/
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University Festival | Takaoka University of LawSat, Oct 25 – Toyama Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place307-3, Ishishiro, Takaoka-shi, Toyama-ken
Websitehttps://www.takaoka.ac.jp/

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

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!

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place1 Yamayashiki-cho, Joetsu-shi, Niigata-ken
Websitehttps://www.juen.ac.jp/090campus/010life/070daigakusai.html

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

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.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
place3190 Gofuku, Toyama-shi, Toyama-ken
Websitehttps://www.tomidaisai.com/
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Otogi Festival | Matsumoto Nursing UniversitySat, 10/25 — Nagano Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place3118, Sasaga, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano-ken
Websitehttps://www.matsutan.jp/nursing
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Otogi Festival | Matsumoto Junior CollegeSat, 10/25 — Nagano Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, October 25, 2025
place3118, Sasaga, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano-ken
Websitehttp://www.matsutan.jp/
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