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

Soryo Festival | Oita UniversityNov 1 (Sat)–3 (Mon), Oita Prefecture

The Soryo Festival at Oita University in Oita City is held every autumn. On the main stage, there are live performances by well-known artists, and in addition to the usual food stalls, a flea market is also held, making it an exciting event each year for both students and visitors.

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Koka Festival | Oita Prefectural Institute of Technology Junior CollegeSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Oita Prefecture

http://www.oita-it.ac.jp

Takuma Festival | Kumamoto Gakuen UniversitySat 11/1–Mon 11/3, Kumamoto Prefecture

http://www.kumagaku.ac.jp

Takuma Festival is Kumamoto Gakuen University’s school festival, and as a pre-event it features a large-scale city parade. In addition to the main festival, there are events like an athletics festival and a night festival, making it a campus festival unmatched in both duration and scale. Definitely a must-see.

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Doctor Festival | University of Occupational and Environmental HealthSat 11/1–Mon 11/3 Fukuoka Prefecture

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

The Isho Festival is held every autumn at the University of Occupational and Environmental Health in Kitakyushu. Each year, it welcomes high-profile guests and features music concerts and comedy shows that bring the event to life. There are also many exhibits befitting a medical university, including AED training sessions and health check measurements.

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Children's Festival | Fukuoka Junior College of Childhood EducationNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Fukuoka Prefecture

http://www.fukuoka-kodomo.ac.jp

Gaigosai | Nagasaki University of Foreign StudiesSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Nagasaki Prefecture

Gaigosai, the festival at Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies, is planned and run by students. It features programs only a foreign studies university can offer, along with food stalls serving a rich variety of international cuisines. It’s a major annual event that draws huge crowds every year. Highly recommended if you want to expand your circle of connections!

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Chodai Festival | Nagasaki UniversitySat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Nagasaki Prefecture

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

Nagasaki University is the largest national university in Nagasaki Prefecture. Its campus festival, the Chodai Festival, plans new programs and events every year that everyone can enjoy, including popular bazaars, stage productions, and live performances. In festival-loving Nagasaki, it has become one of the city’s major celebrations.

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