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

Airyō Festival | Hokkaido University of EducationHokkaido, Sun 10/11–Mon 10/12

The Aisuzumi Festival, held at Hokkaido University of Education Sapporo Campus, is the campus’s signature autumn festival and will mark its 77th edition. Led by students of the Sapporo Campus, which specializes in teacher training, the festival will enliven the Ainosato Campus with a wide variety of events, including food stalls and stage performances. Over two days when autumn deepens on the northern land, students’ enthusiasm meets the warmth of the local community. This year’s theme and performer information will be announced on the official website and social media as they are decided. The festival will take place on October 11–12, 2026.

[4K Complete Version] Ai & MOE Holdings | Hokkaido University of Education Sapporo Campus “Aisuzumi Festival” YOSAKOI Performance | 2025.10.13

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Harvest Festival | Tokyo University of Agriculture (Hokkaido Okhotsk Campus)Hokkaido, Sun 10/11–Mon 10/12

At the Tokyo University of Agriculture Hokkaido Okhotsk Campus in Abashiri, Hokkaido, the Harvest Festival has been built up primarily by students of the Faculty of Bioindustry. It is an autumn celebration that enlivens both the campus and the surrounding community, where friends studying agriculture, food, the sea, and the environment bring together a year of learning and connections with the region. Each headquarters is advancing plans for events such as a marketplace and cultural and academic exhibitions, expanding a time where students’ energy meets the nature of Abashiri. Scheduled for October 11–12, 2026.

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Fuji Festival | Fuji Women’s University (Hanakawa Campus)Sunday, 10/11, Hokkaido

The Fujika Festival, planned and run by students at Fuji Women’s University’s Hanakawa Campus, is an autumn on-campus event that has been held in Ishikari, Hokkaido. This year marks the 32nd edition, taking place over one day on October 11, 2026. Student-led stage programs and food stalls will line the grounds, filling the campus with a gentle bustle. Details on this year’s theme, performers, and programs will be announced on the official social media channels as they become available, so be sure to check in advance.

Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University FestivalSunday, October 11, Miyagi Prefecture

Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University’s campus festival is a vibrant celebration held on a medical-focused campus that includes both the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Medicine. Student-led stage programs, exhibitions, and a food stall village line the Sendai campus, creating a day where the earnest dedication unique to future healthcare professionals intersects with youthful brilliance. Visitors can experience the open, community-oriented campus atmosphere while getting a glimpse into students’ research and activities. Held on October 11, 2026. Details on programs and performers will be announced on the official website and social media as they are finalized.

[Radio × YouTube] Teach us! Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University: “About the 2024 Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University Festival”

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AIU Festival | Akita International UniversityOct 11 (Sun) – 12 (Mon), Akita Prefecture

The AIU Festival held at Akita International University is an annual autumn campus event that reflects the school’s ethos of small-group, English-medium education and multicultural coexistence. Student-led stage performances, food stalls, and locally rooted Kanto lantern displays line the venue, creating a lively two-day celebration where students from Japan and abroad mingle with local residents. The 23rd edition in 2026 will take place on October 11–12 on the university campus. This year’s theme and event details will be announced periodically on the official website and social media.

Akita International University University Festival ’25 “VIVID” Parade – AIU Festival “VIVID” PARADE 2025 by AIU Dance Club

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ICU Festival | International Christian UniversityTokyo, Sun 10/11 to Mon 10/12

ICU Festival at International Christian University is a school festival that has colored the Mitaka campus for over 70 years since its first edition in 1954. Reflecting the liberal arts spirit of a campus where students of many nationalities study, it features internationally diverse stages created together by international and Japanese students, culture-focused club projects centered around the Main Building, and outdoor food stalls lined up in tents. Its calm, community-friendly atmosphere is part of its charm. It will be held on October 11 and 12, 2026.

ICUFES Kirameki Documentary 2025

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Koka Festival | Tokyo University of Technology (Hachioji Campus)Tokyo, Sun 10/11 to Mon 10/12

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Jointly hosted by Tokyo University of Technology’s Hachioji Campus and Nippon Engineering College of Hachioji, the “Kokkasai” is an autumn campus festival nurtured by diverse fields of study such as computer science, media, engineering, and design. Over two days, the campus will overflow with the creativity and energy unique to a science-and-technology setting, featuring student research presentations, exhibitions, stage programs, and food stalls. The festival will be held on October 11–12, 2026, with this year’s theme and performers to be announced periodically on the official website and social media.

21st Koka Festival, Broadcasting Arts Expo 2025, Sunday, October 12, Day 1 (Department of Broadcasting Arts)

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