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

Agatsuma Festival | Yamagata Prefectural Yonezawa Women's Junior CollegeSat 10/10–Mon 10/12 Yamagata Prefecture

The Azuma Festival, jointly hosted by three institutions—Yamagata Prefectural Yonezawa Women’s Junior College, Yonezawa University of Nutrition Sciences, and the Faculty of Engineering at Yamagata University—will be held over three days from October 10 to 12, 2026, on the Yonezawa Campus. This traditional event symbolizes the academic city of Yonezawa, featuring student-run food stalls and stage programs, offering a lively atmosphere nurtured together with the local community. Another vibrant three days of autumn are anticipated this year.

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Agatsuma Festival | Yamagata Prefectural University of Yonezawa NutritionSat 10/10–Mon 10/12 Yamagata Prefecture

The joint university festival “Agatsuma Festival,” held every autumn through the combined efforts of the three Yonezawa universities—including Yonezawa University of Nutrition Sciences, which specializes in nutritional science—brings together students from Yamagata University Faculty of Engineering, Yonezawa Women’s Junior College, and Yonezawa University of Nutrition Sciences. Over three days, the campuses of each university are opened to the public. A wide variety of events, such as stage performances and food stalls, line the program, creating a lively, student-led three-day celebration. In 2026, it is scheduled to take place from October 10 to 12 across the city of Yonezawa. Details such as the theme and performers will be announced gradually on the official social media accounts.

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Aoso Festival | University of AizuSat 10/10–Sun 10/11, Fukushima Prefecture

The Aizu University campus festival “Soshosai” is an on-campus celebration that has colored the autumn campus every year since 2009, led by the Festival Executive Committee. Across the campus, a wide variety of programs unfold—stage and auditorium performances, research exhibits, and food stalls—making it a beloved two-day event brimming with student energy and creativity. In 2026, it is scheduled to be held over two days, October 10 and 11, on the Aizuwakamatsu campus. Detailed information for this year will be announced as needed on the official social media accounts.

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Kyoritsu Festival | Kyoritsu Women’s Junior College (Kanda Hitotsubashi Campus)Tokyo, Sat 10/10 – Sun 10/11

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Kyōritsu Women’s Junior College’s Kyōritsu Festival is an autumn celebration held on the Kanda Hitotsubashi Campus, where students’ daily learning and self-expression come together. Seminar exhibitions by students from the Department of Life Sciences and the Department of Letters, club performances and presentations, and food stalls line the campus, bringing lively color to the heart of the city. It’s a two-day event where the calm school spirit unique to Kyōritsu Women’s Gakuen meets the youthful energy of its students. It will be held on October 10 and 11, 2026. Detailed programs will be announced on the official website and social media as they become available.

Tsurukawa Festival | Kokushikan University (Machida Campus)Tokyo, Sat 10/10 – Sun 10/11

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The Tsurukawa Festival, held in autumn at Kokushikan University’s Machida Campus, is a historic school festival now in its 41st year. Set across the expansive campus, student-led stage performances, food stalls, exhibitions, and vendors line the grounds to welcome visitors. It has drawn large crowds every year as a two-day event where you can feel the students’ passion and the community connection. This year’s theme and program details will be announced on the official website and social media as they become available. The festival will take place on October 10–11, 2026.

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Hata-ga-oka Festival | Showa University School of Medicine (Hatanodai Campus)Tokyo, Sat 10/10 – Sun 10/11

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The Hataoka Festival will be held on October 10–11, 2026, at Showa Medical University’s Hatanodai Campus, where students of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health sciences gather. This long-running, historic university festival features a lineup of events that students and local residents can enjoy together, including a talent stage, a BINGO tournament, the Showa Medical University Master Showcase, and a kids’ fair. A charity bazaar to support medical care for international students is also a beloved tradition. Come experience the warm atmosphere unique to a comprehensive medical university on an autumn campus.

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Arts Festival | Tokyo College of Music (held at the Nakameguro/Daikanyama Campus)Tokyo, Sat 10/10 – Sun 10/11

Now in its 62nd year, Tokyo College of Music’s Arts Festival brings together concerts and performances unique to a university dedicated to specialized music education. It is a celebration where visitors can directly experience the techniques and artistry students have honed. Across two days, a variety of programs will unfold on the Nakameguro/Daikanyama Campus. This year’s theme and detailed programs will be announced periodically on the official social media channels. Held on the autumn campus on October 10 and 11, 2026.

[Tokyo College of Music 61st Art Festival Official Theme Song] What Connects Us / Kugatsu Takeda & Taisei Hayashi

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