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Kyushu and Okinawa Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

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!

Past events

Ginkgo Festival | Shigakukan UniversityOct 4 (Sat) – 5 (Sun), Kagoshima Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, October 4–5, 2025
place1-59-1, Murasakibaru 1-chome, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.shigakukan.ac.jp/
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Ryudai Festival | University of the RyukyusSat 9/20–Sun 9/21, Okinawa Prefecture

This is a school established in Okinawa in 1948. Upholding the principles of “freedom and equality, tolerance and peace,” it has developed as a place for cultivating individuals who can contribute to the world. With its distinctive history, the school also features uniquely individual research presentations at its school festival.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025
place1 Chihara, Nishihara, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/cn/
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KANDAI Festival | Okinawa Prefectural College of NursingSat 9/13 – Sun 9/14, Okinawa Prefecture

The Nursing University Festival organized by Okinawa Prefectural College of Nursing is held every September. True to Okinawa’s character, it features events like performances by the sanshin club and other activities that let you enjoy traditional Okinawan culture. Of course, there are also booths related to nursing!

ScheduleSat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
place1-24 Yogi, Naha-shi, Okinawa-ken
Websitehttp://www.okinawa-nurs.ac.jp/
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