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Here’s an introduction to the culture festivals and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Nagano Prefecture.
Let’s enjoy the once-a-year celebration to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creatively designed fun attractions, live events, and more!
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Nagano Prefecture
Shoto Festival | Matsumoto Dental UniversityWednesday, 4/29, Nagano Prefecture
This year’s school festival at Matsumoto Dental University in Nagano Prefecture will feature a performance by Kiiya-ma Shoten, a cousin duo from Ishigaki Island who are actively playing live shows at venues nationwide and at Okinawan restaurants! There will also be a Smile Photo Contest, so come show off your sparkling white teeth.
| Schedule | Wednesday, April 29, 2026 |
| place | 1780 Hirooka-Gohara, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.mdu.ac.jp/ |
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Suzukaze Festival | Nagano College of NursingSat, Sep 5 - Nagano Prefecture
Suzukaze Festival is the school festival of Nagano College of Nursing, held in early September. You can enjoy events inspired by nursing knowledge as well as food stalls and other attractions. To contribute to the nursing field, joint information sessions and practicums are also held every year, earning high marks.
| Schedule | Saturday, September 5, 2026 |
| place | 1694, Akaho, Komagane-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | https://www.nagano-nurs.ac.jp/campus/festival/ |
Past events
Shinpu Festival | Suwa University of Science (Public)Sunday, 11/2, Nagano Prefecture
Suwa University of Science, a public university in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, holds its annual campus festival called “Ridai-sai” every year from October to November. The festival features numerous food stalls, stage performances, and exhibitions, drawing large crowds each year.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 5000-1 Toyohira, Chino-shi, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.sus.ac.jp/ |
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Ginrei Festival | Shinshu University (Matsumoto Campus)Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 3-1-1, Asahi 3-chome, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | https://www.ginreisai.com/ |
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Gakkai Festival | Ueda Junior CollegeSat, Nov 1 — Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
| place | Shimono-go, Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.uedawjc.ac.jp/ |
FUN (The Festival of the University of Nagano) | University of NaganoSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 8-49-7 Miwa, Nagano-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | http://www.u-nagano.ac.jp/ |
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Cosmos Festival | Saku UniversitySunday, 10/26, Nagano Prefecture
| Schedule | Sunday, October 26, 2025 |
| place | 2384 Iwamurada, Saku-shi, Nagano-ken |
| Website | http://www.saku.ac.jp/ |