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

Niigata Institute of Technology Festival | Niigata Institute of TechnologyNiigata Prefecture, Sat 6/6–Sun 6/7

http://www.niit.ac.jp

Niigata Institute of Technology is located in Fujihashi, Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, and was established in 1995. Its founding spirit is to “cultivate creative individuals who boldly take on unknown fields through engineering education that emphasizes a manufacturing-oriented perspective.” The school festival is called Koka-Daisai and is held every June.

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Sanyen Festival | Sanjo City UniversityNiigata Prefecture, Sat 6/13–Sun 6/14

Shin Reha Festival | Niigata University of RehabilitationNiigata Prefecture on Sat., 6/27

nur.ac.jp

Niigata University of Rehabilitation is a private university located in Kaminoyama, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, established in 2007. It aims to train physical therapists and speech-language-hearing therapists. The school festival is called the Shinriha Festival and is held every June.

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Gidai Festival | Nagaoka University of TechnologyNiigata Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20

http://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp

The Gidai Festival, which welcomes many citizens every year and functions as a venue for interaction between the university and the community, features laboratory open houses, lectures, concerts, stage performances, and various food and game stalls, and also hosts a science experiment class for elementary and junior high school students. In doing so, it serves as a foundation for building deeper ties with the local community.

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International Festival | International UniversityNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/31 – Sun 11/1

http://www.iuj.ac.jp

As its name suggests, the International University in Niigata Prefecture is truly international, with English as the official language on campus. Its school festival, the International Festival, is a lively event that also features participation from the university’s alumni. Visitors can enjoy dances and regional cuisines from around the world, making it a uniquely distinctive festival. If you’re interested in other countries, why not join and experience a variety of cultures firsthand?

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Shoto Festival | Matsumoto Dental UniversityWednesday, 4/29, Nagano Prefecture

This year’s school festival at Matsumoto Dental University in Nagano Prefecture will feature a performance by Kiiya-ma Shoten, a cousin duo from Ishigaki Island who are actively playing live shows at venues nationwide and at Okinawan restaurants! There will also be a Smile Photo Contest, so come show off your sparkling white teeth.

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Suzukaze Festival | Nagano College of NursingSat, Sep 5 - Nagano Prefecture

http://www.nagano-nurs.ac.jp

Suzukaze Festival is the school festival of Nagano College of Nursing, held in early September. You can enjoy events inspired by nursing knowledge as well as food stalls and other attractions. To contribute to the nursing field, joint information sessions and practicums are also held every year, earning high marks.

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