Here is an introduction to the cultural and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in the Kyushu and Okinawa regions (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa).
Enjoy the once-a-year festivities to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creative and entertaining programs, live events, and more!
Fukuoka Prefecture
Hibiki Arashi Festival | The University of Kitakyushu (Hibikino Campus)Fukuoka Prefecture, Sat 11/14–Sun 11/15
The cultural festival of Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences, commonly known as the Wakaba Festival, is held over two days. Unique to a nursing university, the health checkups and the Miss Nurse Contest are must-see attractions. A guest comedy performance is also planned, so you can drop by casually and have a great time.
Miyazaki International College in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, has faculties of International Liberal Arts and Education. As a school that focuses on international liberal arts, its university festival features a multicultural fashion show at its core and offers a variety of internationally themed events, creating excitement every year.
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