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

Tachibana Festival | Kyushu International UniversitySat 11/29–Sun 11/30, Fukuoka Prefecture

There will also be live performances by the brass band and the light music club, a beauty pageant, and even some sports day–style events like a borrowing race! We’re expecting a great atmosphere, especially with special events featuring celebrity guests.

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Prefectural College Festival | Kagoshima Prefectural College (Junior College)Nov 23 (Sun) – 24 (Mon), Kagoshima Prefecture

http://www.k-kentan.ac.jp

Kojō Festival | Miyazaki Sangyo-keiei UniversitySat 11/22 – Sun 11/23, Miyazaki Prefecture

http://www.miyasankei-u.ac.jp

Kojō Festival is the school festival of Miyazaki Sangyo-keiei University. It features the classic school-festival cross-dressing contest, but with a unique twist: participants reveal their pre-makeup looks in advance! There are also events open to the general public, so people of all ages can enjoy it.

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Fukkyō University Festival | Fukuoka University of EducationSat 11/22 – Sun 11/23, Fukuoka Prefecture

The Fukukyo University Festival is Fukuoka University of Education’s campus festival held in November. It kicks off with a pre-festival event, followed by the main event and a post-festival. There are plenty of stage performances, and many food and activity booths are set up, so you can fully enjoy the festive atmosphere!

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Yukarisa Festival | Kagoshima International UniversityNov 21 (Fri) – 23 (Sun), Kagoshima Prefecture

http://www.iuk.ac.jp

Yukarisa Festival held at Kagoshima International University. This student-organized university festival offers a variety of enjoyable programs, including professional concerts on the main stage and hands-on welfare experience activities. There are also food stalls, which children will love.

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Okikokudai Festival | Okinawa International UniversityNov 21 (Fri)–22 (Sat), Okinawa Prefecture

http://www.okiu.ac.jp

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Seikasaï | University of MiyazakiNov 15 (Sat)–16 (Sun), Miyazaki Prefecture

http://www.miyazaki-u.ac.jp

This is the university festival of Miyazaki University in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Every year, famous artists put on live performances that bring the event to life. There are also the classic campus festival staples: the Miss and Mister contests. It’s a festival bursting with the energy and excitement of the students and visitors!

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