Okayama cultural festival calendar: University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]

Hanamizuki Festival | Sanyo Gakuen CollegeSat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Okayama Prefecture

Nadeshiko Festival | Shujitsu UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Okayama Prefecture

Shujitsu University has faculties such as the Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Business Administration, and Faculty of Pharmacy, making it a school deeply rooted in social life. The Nadeshiko Festival held there is packed with events you can enjoy all day long, including guest performances, live shows, and food stalls.

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Shodaisai | Okayama Shoka UniversitySat 10/25 – Sun 10/26, Okayama Prefecture

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Okayama University of Commerce is a private university in Japan, headquartered at 2-chome, Tsushima Kyomachi, Kita Ward, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, and was established in 1965. Its educational philosophy is to cultivate well-rounded individuals who can accurately grasp, analyze, and solve social phenomena. The school festival, called Shodaisai, is held over two days on October 20 and 21.

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Arijo Festival | Okayama Junior CollegeSat, Oct 18 – Okayama Prefecture

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Kawasaki University Festival | Kawasaki University of Medical WelfareOct 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture

http://www.kawasaki-m.ac.jp

At the Kawasaki University Festival, you’ll find classic campus-festival attractions like stage events and food stalls, as well as medical conferences and exhibitions unique to a medical university. There are also fun-to-watch events like costume contests. You should definitely go check it out!

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Kawasaki Gakuen Festival | Kawasaki College of Allied Health ProfessionsOct 18 (Sat)–19 (Sun), Okayama Prefecture

http://www.kawasaki-m.ac.jp

Yujō Festival | Okayama Gakuin UniversitySat, Oct 18 – Okayama Prefecture

http://www.owc.ac.jp

The Arishiro Festival is the school festival held at Okayama Gakuin University in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. Its charm lies in its warm, handmade feel. There’s a full lineup of events, including stage performances and food stalls. You might also enjoy pairing it with some sightseeing around Kurashiki. Be sure to check it out!

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