May cultural festival calendar. University and junior college campus festival schedule summary [2026]

May Festival | The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus)Sat 5/16 – Sun 5/17, Tokyo

The May Festival is held in May on the Hongo and Yayoi campuses of the University of Tokyo, the undisputed top university in Japan in both name and substance. As expected, it’s a large-scale event, reportedly drawing about 150,000 visitors every year. In addition to the uniquely academic programs you’d expect from UTokyo, there are plenty of events like live performances, making it enjoyable for a wide range of people.

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Suzukake Science Day | Tokyo Science University (Science Tokyo) (Yokohama Campus)Kanagawa Prefecture, Sat 5/16–Sun 5/17

http://www.szc.titech.ac.jp

Tokyo Tech’s campus festival is held in parallel with the open campus. In an area showcasing technologies developed at Tokyo Tech, you can experience cutting-edge innovations firsthand through models, videos, and devices. In the hall, there are orchestral performances and lectures as well. The website’s design and ease of use are among the best in Japan, conveying a strong sense of technological prowess.

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Seiryo Festival | Yokohama National UniversityKanagawa Prefecture, Sat 5/16–Sun 5/17

At Yokohama National University, two campus festivals are held each year: the Seiryo Festival in spring and the Tokiwai Festival in autumn, with the latter being the more representative event, featuring over 130 participating groups. The expansive, beautiful campus, immersed each year in a world crafted around a set theme, is truly breathtaking.

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May Festival | Osaka Kyoiku UniversityOsaka Prefecture, Sat 5/16–Sun 5/17

osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp

The May Festival held on the Kashiwara Campus of Osaka Kyoiku University is a welcome event for new students that takes place in mid-May. In addition to welcome-event food stalls and live concerts, there are plans such as club exhibitions, film screenings, and dance performances, and a Spring Sports Festival is held around the same time. Scheduled for when new students are starting to get used to campus life, it’s a lively and exciting event.

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Narutaki Festival | Niimi Municipal UniversitySaturday, May 16, Okayama Prefecture

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

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University Festival | Elisabeth University of MusicMay 16 (Sat) – 17 (Sun), Hiroshima Prefecture

http://www.eum.ac.jp

Since Elisabeth University of Music is, as the name suggests, a music university, it seems they also hold concerts. There are also food stalls and bazaars. I believe the performances by the music students will be truly wonderful, so I highly encourage you to attend. The event hours are set to be relatively long as well, so why not drop by?

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Medical Festival | Ehime University (Shigenobu Campus)May 16 (Sat) – 17 (Sun), Ehime Prefecture

The Ehime University Medical Festival will be held at Ehime University’s Shigenobu Campus. This festival features a variety of events and programs every year, and this year Mon-Kichi, formerly of FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, is confirmed to perform. In addition, as in previous years, there will be many fun activities and events held throughout the campus, making it certain to be a highly engaging occasion. It’s definitely one of the campus festivals you should check out this year.

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