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

Okinawan Women's Festival | Okinawa Women's Junior CollegeSat 11/29 – Sun 11/30, Okinawa Prefecture

http://www.owjc.ac.jp

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Kiri College Festival | Okinawa Christian UniversitySat, 11/29, Okinawa Prefecture

http://www.ocjc.ac.jp

Okinawa Christian University, located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, holds its campus festival called “Kirigakusai” over two days, Saturday and Sunday, every November. With events for children, it attracts many families and is a festival that parents with kids can enjoy.

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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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