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

Dokuisaï | Dokkyo Medical UniversitySat 10/10–Mon 10/12, Tochigi Prefecture

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Dokkyo Medical University’s “Doku-i Festival” is a longstanding, student-centered university festival that began in 1974 and has been passed down for half a century. Marking its 53rd edition this year, it plans to feature programs that leverage its medical focus—such as medical lectures and an air ambulance (doctor helicopter) tour—unique to a healthcare-focused campus. Students and local residents will gather on the tranquil campus in Mibu, Tochigi Prefecture, creating a lively time where learning and festivity intersect. The event will be held over three days, from October 10 to 12, 2026.

[4K120] AMEFURASSHI Doku I Festival LIVE

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Guntō Festival | Gunma University (Kiryu Campus)Sat 10/10–Sun 10/11, Gunma Prefecture

The Gun-Kiri Festival, the School of Science and Technology’s campus festival at Gunma University, is a staple autumn event where students and the local community come together on the Kiryu Campus. Led by students studying science and technology, the festival features a wide range of programs—from activities that convey the atmosphere of research to stage performances, exhibits by participating groups, and opportunities to interact with local residents. It’s a weekend that highlights the strong connection between the city of Kiryu and Gunma University. The event will be held over two days, October 10 and 11, 2026, on the Kiryu Campus.

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Shinyaku Festival | Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life SciencesSat 10/10–Sun 10/11, Niigata Prefecture

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Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences’ Shinyakusai is a student-led campus festival that brightens the Niitsu Campus in autumn. Organized by the Student Association, it features rows of booths from laboratories, centers, and academic domains—offering learning experiences unique to a pharmacy university. Stage programs at the cafeteria stage and in the gymnasium, along with food stalls, add lively color to the venue. In 2026, it will be held over two days, October 10 and 11, at the Niitsu Campus. Details on the theme and programs will be announced on the official website and social media as they become available.

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Gikadai Festival | Toyohashi University of TechnologyAichi Prefecture, Sat 10/10 – Sun 10/11

In 2026, Toyohashi University of Technology’s “Gikadai Festival” will mark its 50th anniversary with the 49th edition. Held over two days on October 10 and 11 at the Toyohashi campus, this university festival will feature standout programs unique to an engineering university: stage performances by well-known entertainers, hands-on science attractions, close-up fireworks displays, and regional food stalls run by students from across Japan. Aiming to attract a total of 5,000 visitors, the event will create two festive days in collaboration with the local community.

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Ryuo Festival | Sanyo-Onoda City Yamaguchi Tokyo University of ScienceYamaguchi Prefecture, Sat 10/10–Sun 10/11

Ryuo Festival, the school festival of Sanyo-Onoda City University Yamaguchi Tokyo University of Science, is a student-led cultural festival unique to this public university combining engineering and pharmaceutical sciences. In 2026, its 31st edition will once again enliven the Sanyo-Onoda campus with hands-on programs leveraging science learning, food stalls, and stage events. Experience two exhilarating days created by distinctive students from a university that houses the first public faculty of pharmacy in western Japan. The festival will be held on October 10 and 11.

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Kodaifest | Kyushu Institute of TechnologyFukuoka Prefecture, Sat 10/10–Sun 10/11

Kyushu Institute of Technology’s Kodaifest is a long-standing university festival celebrating its 66th edition this year. The event features a wide variety of activities unique to a science and engineering campus, including student-run food stalls, club exhibitions, and executive committee projects such as games, karaoke, and hands-on science classes. The students’ energy fills the Tobata Campus, with plenty to entertain visitors—from fireworks lighting up the night sky on Day 1 to a celebrity talk show on Day 2. It will be held over two days, October 10 and 11, 2026.

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Grape Festival | Fukuoka Jogakuin UniversityFukuoka Prefecture, Sat 10/10–Sun 10/11

The Grape Festival at Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University, which has a long history rooted in Christian principles, is an autumn campus event created and led by students. It features exhibitions presenting academic achievements, food stalls, and stage programs by volunteers, fostering warm interactions between students and the local community. This year’s theme, programs, and guest information will be announced periodically on the official social media channels. The festival will be held over two days, October 10 and 11, on the university’s campus in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City.

[Sparkle] Fukuoka Jogakuin University Grape Festival (Day 1)

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