Niigata Institute of Technology is located in Fujihashi, Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture, and was established in 1995. Its founding spirit is to “cultivate creative individuals who boldly take on unknown fields through engineering education that emphasizes a manufacturing-oriented perspective.” The school festival is called Koka-Daisai and is held every June.
Niigata University of Rehabilitation is a private university located in Kaminoyama, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, established in 2007. It aims to train physical therapists and speech-language-hearing therapists. The school festival is called the Shinriha Festival and is held every June.
The Gidai Festival, which welcomes many citizens every year and functions as a venue for interaction between the university and the community, features laboratory open houses, lectures, concerts, stage performances, and various food and game stalls, and also hosts a science experiment class for elementary and junior high school students. In doing so, it serves as a foundation for building deeper ties with the local community.
As its name suggests, the International University in Niigata Prefecture is truly international, with English as the official language on campus. Its school festival, the International Festival, is a lively event that also features participation from the university’s alumni. Visitors can enjoy dances and regional cuisines from around the world, making it a uniquely distinctive festival. If you’re interested in other countries, why not join and experience a variety of cultures firsthand?
Schedule
Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
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