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May, when the first signs of early summer can be felt, is the perfect season to enjoy university festivals.
Under the blue sky, campuses are filled with food stalls, live stages, and unique student-led projects, creating a lively atmosphere.
Many university festivals are open to the general public, making it easy for non-students to join—that’s part of the appeal.
In this article, we’ve put together a clear summary of university festival schedules planned for May.
Check out the events that catch your eye and use them as a reference when planning your outings.
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May
Ginkgo Festival | Osaka University (Toyonaka Campus)May 1 (Fri)–2 (Sat), Osaka Prefecture
The Ichō Festival is a university festival held at Osaka University every year from late April to early May. In addition to welcoming new students, it appears to be an event that emphasizes interaction with faculty and engagement with the local community. Featuring over 120 programs and events such as laboratory open houses by each faculty, it is known for its rich and varied offerings.
| Schedule | Fri, May 1–Sat, May 2, 2026 |
| place | 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://ichosai.com/ |
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Longing Festival | Fukui University of Medical ScienceSat 5/9–Sun 5/10, Fukui Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026 |
| place | 55-13-1, Egami-cho, Fukui-shi, Fukui-ken |
| Website | https://www.fukui-hsu.ac.jp/prospective/festival |
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Aikyo Festival | Aichi University of EducationSat 5/9–Sun 5/10, Aichi Prefecture
At the Aikyo Spring Festival, there are events like a flea market and a stamp rally, so not only can you get a feel for the university’s atmosphere, but you might also discover hidden gems and snag great products at good prices. Of course, classic attractions like food stalls and live performances are also on offer.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, May 9–10, 2026 |
| place | 1 Hirosawa, Igaya-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi Prefecture |
| Website | https://auefes.com/ |
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Festival of Culture | Chiba Institute of TechnologySunday, 5/10, Chiba Prefecture
At the Chiba Institute of Technology Culture Festival, 35 organizations affiliated with the university’s cultural associations present their activities. At the food and activity booths, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of a wide variety of university groups. Please note that alcohol consumption and bringing animals to the festival are prohibited.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| place | 2-17-1 Tsudanuma 2-chome, Narashino-shi, Chiba-ken |
| Website | https://31bunsai.studio.site |
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Akane Festival | Tezukayama University (Gakuenmae Campus)Nara Prefecture on Sunday, 5/10
The Tezukayama University Akane Festival is a campus festival held at Tezukayama University’s Gakuenmae Campus in Nara Prefecture. In addition to the essential food stalls, exhibitions, and dance performances, there’s also a comedy live show! You can enjoy a variety of events, and you can also gain knowledge through public lectures and symposiums.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| place | 7-1-1, Tezukayama 7-chome, Nara City, Nara Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.tezukayama-u.ac.jp/ |
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Student-Organized Screening | Japan Institute of the Moving ImageFri 5/15 – Sun 5/17, Kanagawa Prefecture
The late film director Shohei Imamura, a two-time Palme d’Or winner at the Cannes Film Festival, founded the Japan Institute of the Moving Image as a place dedicated to studying film, in response to the decline of traditional movie studios. Its school festival is also all about cinema, featuring numerous screenings of student-produced films.
| Schedule | Fri, May 15–Sun, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 2-1-1, 2-chome, Hakusan, Asao Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| Website | https://fes.eiga.ac.jp/2026/index.php |
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Pre-Hachioji Festival | Kogakuin UniversitySaturday, May 16, Tokyo Metropolis
Every year we choose a theme and hold events based on it, with plenty of food stalls and more. Stage programs with strong parody elements are also highlights. After the Pre-Hachioji Festival, we host the “Walkathon,” a roughly 43 km trek from the Hachioji Campus to the Shinjuku Campus, where participants aim to reach the finish while passing through checkpoints.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| place | 2665-1, Nakano-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.kogakuin.ac.jp/ |
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