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

October Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
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Here’s an introduction to the university and junior college culture festivals taking place in October.

From flea markets and food stalls to creative and fun activities and live events, let’s go all out and enjoy this once-a-year celebration!

October

Koyo Festival | Sapporo Gakuin University (Shin-Sapporo Campus)Sat, 10/3 Hokkaido

Sapporo Gakuin University is a private university established in 1968, with its main campus in Bunkyodai, Ebetsu City, Hokkaido. It is a humanities-focused institution comprising five faculties—Business Administration, Economics, Humanities, Law, and Social Information—with nine departments. The university is strong in track and field and is a regular participant in the All Japan University Ekiden and the Izumo Ekiden. Its school festival, called Seiransai, is held every June.

ScheduleSaturday, October 3, 2026
placeAtsubetsu Chuo, 1-5-1-1, Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Websitehttp://www.sgu.ac.jp/
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Arts Festival | Tokyo College of Music (held at the Nakameguro/Daikanyama Campus)Tokyo, Sat 10/10 – Sun 10/11

An arts festival held every autumn at Tokyo College of Music in Meguro Ward. Making the most of the school’s strengths, visitors can enjoy live orchestral performances with free admission. Each year, the theme song and character—aligned with that year’s theme—are selected through entries from students.

ScheduleSaturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 11, 2026
place1-9-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.tokyo-ondai.ac.jp/
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Kaiyusai | University of Shimane (Hamada Campus)Shimane Prefecture, Sun 10/11–Mon 10/12

kaiyusai.web.fc2.com

The University of Shimane is a public university headquartered in Nohara-cho, Hamada City, Shimane Prefecture, established in 2000. It aims to serve as a research hub focused on countries around the Sea of Japan. The university consists of three campuses—Hamada, Izumo, and Matsue—and its mascot is Ororin, inspired by the Yamata no Orochi. The school festival at the Hamada Campus is called Kaiyusai.

ScheduleSunday–Monday, Oct 11–12, 2026
place2433-2, Nohara-cho, Hamada-shi, Shimane-ken
Websitehttp://kaiyusai.web.fc2.com
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Seishin Festival | University of the Sacred Heart (Tokyo)Tokyo, Sat 10/17–Sun 10/18

Held in the heart of Tokyo at the University of the Sacred Heart in Hiroo, the Seishin Festival is a school festival with a history of over 50 editions, taking place in autumn. On the outdoor main stage, events such as talk shows and concerts are hosted. With food stalls, club research presentations, and exhibitions, the students themselves put their hearts into making the festival lively.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Oct 17–18, 2026
place4-3-1, Hiroo 4-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://ush-fes.com/
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International Festival | International UniversityNiigata Prefecture, Sat 10/31 – Sun 11/1

http://www.iuj.ac.jp

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?

ScheduleSaturday, October 31, 2026 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
place777, Kokusai-machi, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.iuj.ac.jp/ja/
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