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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

University Festival | Higashi Chikushi Junior CollegeNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Fukuoka Prefecture

ScheduleNov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025
place5-1-1 Shimotozu, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.hcc.ac.jp/

Isari Festival | Sojo UniversitySun–Mon, Nov 2–3, Kumamoto Prefecture

Sojo University is a unique university in Kumamoto that offers a specialization in Aeronautical Pilot Training within the Department of Aerospace Systems Engineering in its Faculty of Engineering. At Sojo University’s cultural festival, the Iseri Festival, the most distinctive feature is the fireworks display that lights up the finale every year.

ScheduleNov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025
place4-22-1 Ikeda, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.sojo-u.ac.jp/
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Tachibana Festival | Fukuoka Institute of TechnologyNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Fukuoka Prefecture

The Tachibana Festival at Fukuoka Institute of Technology has over 50 years of history. Every year, the main stage is packed with events, including talk shows featuring star guests and comedy performances. In recent years, the ultra-difficult escape game has become a flagship attraction—why not give it a try?

ScheduleNov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025
place3-30-1 Wajirohigashi, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.fit.ac.jp/
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Miyako Festival | Nishi-Nippon Institute of Technology (Obase Campus)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Fukuoka Prefecture

ScheduleNov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025
place1-11, Niitsu, Kanda-machi, Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www3.nishitech.ac.jp/
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Shimotsuki Festival | Nakamura Gakuen UniversitySun, Nov 2 — Fukuoka Prefecture

Nakamura Gakuen University, located in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a school whose main focus is the Faculty of Nutrition. Therefore, at its cultural festival, the Shimotsuki Festival, there are many food bazaars that pay close attention even to the ingredients, and they are very popular every year. Because it’s a festival where everyone can enjoy delicious offerings, it’s also well loved by people in the local community.

ScheduleSunday, November 2, 2025
place5-7-1 Befu, Jonan Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.nakamura-u.ac.jp/
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Wakei Festival | Higashi Kyushu Junior CollegeSun, Nov 2 – Oita Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, November 2, 2025
place211 Hitotsumatsu, Nakatsu-shi, Oita-ken
Websitehttps://www.higashikyusyu.ac.jp/

Umehana Festival | Kindai University Kyushu Junior CollegeSun, Nov 2 — Fukuoka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, November 2, 2025
place5-5-30, Komoda Higashi 1-chome, Iizuka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Websitehttp://www.kjc.kindai.ac.jp/