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!
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- Saga Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]
- Miyazaki Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
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Past events
Junshin Gakuen Festival | Junshin Gakuen UniversitySat, 10/18 Fukuoka Prefecture
Junshin Gakuen University, located in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a relatively new institution that opened in 2011. Its school festival is held in October and features a rich lineup of events that make the most of the university’s strengths, such as hands-on medical experience activities.
| Schedule | Saturday, October 18, 2025 |
| place | 1-1, Chikushigaoka 1-chome, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.junshin-u.ac.jp/ |
Teikyo Festival | Teikyo University (Fukuoka Campus)Oct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture
This is the school festival of Teikyo University’s Fukuoka Campus in Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture. They focus on revitalizing the local community, and every year the event is filled with plenty of attractions that both adults and children can enjoy. The live show by a famous comedian is definitely something you’ll want to attend.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 6-22, Misaki-machi, Omuta-shi, Fukuoka-ken, Japan |
| Website | http://www.teikyo-u.ac.jp |
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Chikushi Festival | Chikushi Jogakuen UniversityOct 18 (Sat) – 19 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture
This is the school festival of Chikushi Jogakuen University in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. Since it’s a women’s university, you can feel a feminine touch throughout the venues and events. It’s a heartwarming festival run with great care for connections between people.
| Schedule | Sat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025 |
| place | 2-12-1 Ishizaka, Dazaifu-shi, Fukuoka-ken |
| Website | http://www.chikushi-u.ac.jp/ |
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Kyo-sai (Apricot Festival) | Kumamoto Health Science UniversityFri 10/17–Sat 10/18, Kumamoto Prefecture
This is the Anzu Festival of Kumamoto Health Science University, a university in Izumi-machi, Kita Ward, Kumamoto City where you can study cutting-edge medical care. Its specialty is the nurse uniform experience—members of the general public can try on nurse uniforms, and men are welcome to participate as well. Of course, there are also fun stage events and food stalls!
| Schedule | Friday–Saturday, October 17–18, 2025 |
| place | 325 Izumi-machi, Kita-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.kumamoto-hsu.ac.jp/top_news/event/5255/ |
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Gekkafest | International University of Health and Welfare (Okawa Campus)Sat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Fukuoka Prefecture
The Okawa Campus of the International University of Health and Welfare, located in Fukuoka Prefecture. They invite popular comedians as guests every year, so you won’t want to miss it. At night, the campus is beautifully illuminated, creating a wonderful atmosphere—it's a school festival that makes you want to stay until late.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 137-1, Enotsu, Okawa-shi, Fukuoka-ken |
| Website | http://fukuoka.iuhw.ac.jp/ |


