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

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

http://www.okiu.ac.jp

View detailschevron_right

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!

View detailschevron_right

Shokei Festival | Shokei University (Musashigaoka Campus)Sat 11/15–Sun 11/16, Kumamoto Prefecture

http://www.shokei-gakuen.ac.jp

This is the festival at Shokei University’s Musashigaoka Campus in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture. It features classic school-festival attractions like a beauty pageant, as well as activities that young children can enjoy. The guest stage events are a must-see, too. It’s highly recommended for a family outing!

View detailschevron_right

Shokei Festival | Shokei University Junior College (Musashigaoka Campus)Sat 11/15–Sun 11/16, Kumamoto Prefecture

http://www.shokei-gakuen.ac.jp

Shika Festival | Kagoshima University (Korimoto Campus)Fri 11/14 – Sun 11/16, Kagoshima Prefecture

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

Hakuasai | Prefectural University of KumamotoNov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Kumamoto Prefecture

hakuasaihp.wixsite.com

Prefectural University of Kumamoto is a public university located in Tsukide, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, and was established in 1949. It originated from the Kumamoto Prefectural Women’s Vocational School, founded in 1947. The university festival is called the Hakua Festival and is held over two days, November 17 and 18.

View detailschevron_right

Shukyō Festival | Fukuoka Prefectural UniversitySat 11/8 – Sun 11/9, Fukuoka Prefecture

Shuki Festival is an event where a variety of projects are launched every year. As a place that is never complete and continues to evolve annually, the festival is driven by students who aim to create a venue where visitors can share in the excitement. It’s a university festival that’s enjoyable no matter who you go with—friends, family, anyone.

View detailschevron_right