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Okayama cultural festival calendar: University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Okayama Prefecture.
Let’s make the most of this once-a-year celebration with flea markets, food stalls, creative and entertaining activities, live events, and more!
Past events
Handayama Festival | Okayama University of Science (Okayama Campus)Nov 22 (Sat) – 23 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DK5JlM5hYpx/The Handayama Festival is the school festival of Okayama University of Science, held simultaneously with the Okayama University of Science Museum of Science. At the museum, students fully showcase the results of their regular studies, while at the Handayama Festival they present the outcomes of extracurricular activities, led by clubs, making it an exciting, high-energy campus festival.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, November 22–23, 2025 |
| place | 1-1, Ridaicho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ous.ac.jp/ |
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University Festival | Notre Dame Seishin University (Women's University)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Okayama Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLRiMemzkM5/The Notre Dame Seishin University women’s college festival is very music-focused, featuring concerts by professional musicians and a choral Mass at the opening. Music lovers shouldn’t miss it!
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 2-16-16-9, Ifuku-cho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ndsu.ac.jp/ |
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Iga Festival | Kibi International University (Takahashi Campus)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Okayama Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DO5L4mcEoSV/Kibi International University in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, is a private university established in 1990, succeeding Junsei Junior College. The campus is located on hilly terrain, and students use escalators to get around. At the Takahashi Campus, the Iga Festival is held in November, featuring concerts by popular artists and comedy shows.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | Iga-cho, Takahashi-shi, Okayama Prefecture 8 |
| Website | http://kiui.jp/ |
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Tsushima Festival | Okayama University (Tsushima Campus)Sat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
Tsushima Festival is held every autumn at Okayama University’s Tsushima Campus in Tsushima, Kita Ward, Okayama City. Every year, numerous food and vendor stalls create a lively atmosphere. There are live performances by artists and various planned events to entertain visitors. Paid parking is also available, though spaces are limited.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 1-1 Tsushimanaka 1-chome, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | https://g944545157.wixsite.com/tushimasai2025 |
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Shikata Festival | Okayama University (Shikata Campus)Sat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DPlR-3Hk0ht/The Shikata Festival is held at Okayama University's Shikata Campus. The main attractions are stage performances and talk shows by guest artists. The annual cross-dressing contest is also a highlight. Exhibitions on medicine and dentistry are held at the Memorial Hall. It’s jam-packed with events!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 2-5-1, Shikatacho, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/ |
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Kantai Festival | International Pacific UniversitySat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
It's a lavish event held at the University of the Pacific Rim's school festival. Every year, there are live performances by famous artists, comedy shows, and celebrity talk shows. This festival is a must-see.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | Setocho Kannonji, Higashi Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ipu-japan.ac.jp/ |
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Prefectural University Festival | Okayama Prefectural UniversitySat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Okayama Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKTuxJJPe8s/Okayama Prefectural University is located in Soja City, Okayama Prefecture. The area has a rich history where ancient Kibi culture flourished, and many historic sites and landmarks are scattered around the campus. At the university festival, students run food and goods stalls and stage events, and there are also hands-on activities that visiting children can enjoy.
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025 |
| place | 111 Kuboki, Soja-shi, Okayama Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.oka-pu.ac.jp/ |
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