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

Jinkansai | University of Human Environments (Okazaki Campus)Aichi Prefecture, Sun 10/18–Mon 10/19

The Human Environment University Okazaki Campus’s Jinkan Festival is an annual autumn event created primarily by students studying psychology. This year’s theme is “Kiraboshi” (Shining Stars). Like countless twinkling stars, we aim for two days in which both visitors and participants shine with their own light. Student-organized stage performances and community-connected food and activity booths will line the venue, wrapping the Okazaki Campus in a warm festival atmosphere. The event will be held over two days, October 18 and 19, 2026.

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Harayama Festival | Aichi Sangyo UniversityAichi Prefecture, Sat 10/24–Sun 10/25

The Harayama Festival at Aichi Sangyo University is a school festival organized by the Student University Festival Executive Committee, and 2026 marks its 34th edition. Last time, the campus was abuzz with student-made attractions such as Halloween-themed decorations, an escape-style haunted house, a bingo tournament, stage events, food stalls, and kitchen cars (food trucks). This year’s theme and lineup will be announced on the official website as they are decided. The festival will be held over two days, October 24–25, 2026, at the Okazaki Campus, and can be enjoyed without prior registration.

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Harayama Festival | Aichi Sangyo University Junior CollegeAichi Prefecture, Sat 10/24–Sun 10/25

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On October 24 and 25, 2026, the 34th Harayama Festival will be jointly hosted by Aichi Sangyo University (four-year program) and Aichi Sangyo University Junior College. Over two days on the nature-rich Okazaki Campus, students will present the results of their daily studies and creative activities. With food stalls, stage events, exhibitions, and more, the handmade, community-crafted atmosphere created by students from both schools is part of its charm. Visitors from outside the university are welcome, and the festival is cherished as a warm, community-connected university event.

Kanshasai | Public Tottori University of Environmental StudiesTottori Prefecture, Sat 10/24–Sun 10/25

Public Tottori University of Environmental Studies upholds the core philosophy of “coexistence among people, society, and nature.” Its annual autumn campus festival in Tottori is called “Kanshasai.” Over two days, students committed to addressing environmental issues come together to present a wide variety of events, including stage performances, food stalls, and a flea market. As an open festival widely attended by local residents, it offers a chance to feel both the students’ energy and the community’s connections. The 2026 festival will be held on October 24 and 25. Please check the official website and social media for details.

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Sosei Festival | University of Creation in MedicineSunday, 10/25, Fukushima Prefecture

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Phoenix Festival | Toyo Gakuen University (Hongo Campus)Tokyo, Sat 10/31–Sun 11/1

A lively two-day event connecting with the local community gathers on the small Hongo campus in Tokyo. Toyo Gakuen University’s Phoenix Festival is an annual autumn tradition created and led by students from planning to operations. With booths by clubs and seminars, stage performances, and collaborative projects with nearby universities and the local shopping street, it offers a warm atmosphere that blends seamlessly with the Bunkyo community. This year, the 34th edition will be held on October 31 and November 1 at the Hongo Campus. Come and experience the students’ vibrant energy in person.

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Hokudai Festival | Hokuriku UniversityIshikawa Prefecture, Sat 10/31–Sun 11/1

Hokuriku University’s Hokudai Festival is a school festival beloved by the local community, held every autumn at the Taiyo-ga-oka Campus in Kanazawa. True to a university that offers diverse fields of study—Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, International Studies, and Economics & Management—the festival features student-led programs brimming with originality, where the energy and individuality of stage performances and food stalls come together. It’s two days where the campus becomes a stage for encounters between students and the community. The milestone 50th edition will be held on October 31 and November 1, 2026. This year’s theme and guest information will be announced on the official website and social media as they are decided.

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