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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Past events
University Festival | Higashi Chikushi Junior CollegeNov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 5-1-1 Shimotozu, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://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.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 4-22-1 Ikeda, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Website | http://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?
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 3-30-1 Wajirohigashi, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.fit.ac.jp/ |
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Miyako Festival | Nishi-Nippon Institute of Technology (Obase Campus)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 1-11, Niitsu, Kanda-machi, Miyako District, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://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.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 5-7-1 Befu, Jonan Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.nakamura-u.ac.jp/ |
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Wakei Festival | Higashi Kyushu Junior CollegeSun, Nov 2 – Oita Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 211 Hitotsumatsu, Nakatsu-shi, Oita-ken |
| Website | https://www.higashikyusyu.ac.jp/ |
Umehana Festival | Kindai University Kyushu Junior CollegeSun, Nov 2 — Fukuoka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 5-5-30, Komoda Higashi 1-chome, Iizuka-shi, Fukuoka-ken |
| Website | http://www.kjc.kindai.ac.jp/ |


