Osaka Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Osaka Prefecture.
Experience the uniquely diverse student culture you can only find in “Osaka, the city of commerce.”
Let’s go all out and enjoy the once-a-year festivities—flea markets, food stalls, creative and entertaining programs, live events, and more!
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Past events
Miyou Festival | Kansai Women's Junior CollegeOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3-11-1 Asahigaoka, Kashiwara-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | http://www.kwc.ac.jp/ |
Miyosai | Kansai University of Welfare SciencesOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
At the Kansai University of Welfare Sciences’ school festival, Miyoba-sai, the main attraction is a costume contest, complemented by stage events, food stalls, and a mobile petting zoo. There are even times when a hero show is held, making it an event that young children can enjoy as well.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 3-11, Asahigaoka, Kashiwara-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | https://www.fuksi-kagk-u.ac.jp/special/viva/ |
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Ameyama Festival | Osaka University of Health and Sport SciencesOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
At the Ameyama Festival of Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, a live concert by famous artists is held every year, creating a highly energetic atmosphere. As it is a sports university, there have also been events in the past such as wheelchair basketball tournaments and futsal and volleyball competitions involving local children. A campus festival packed with so many physically active events sounds like a lot of fun.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | Asayodai 1, Kumatori Town, Sennan District, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.ouhs.jp/ |
Mikuriya Festival | Osaka University of CommerceOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
The Mikuriya Festival takes its name from Mikuriya Sakae-cho, where the university is located. In addition to stage events and food stalls, there are also performances by popular artists and street performers. This year, there will also be attractions for children, such as a police motorcycle display and a kickbase tournament.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 4-1-10, Mikuriya Sakae-cho, 4-chome, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://ouc.daishodai.ac.jp/campuslife/festival/ |
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Kusunoki Festival | Osaka Shoin Women's UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
It’s Kusunoki Festival, the school festival of Osaka Shoin Women’s University. In addition to stage events, food stalls, and a talk show with guest speakers, there’s also a slightly unusual beauty pageant called the Hakama Contest.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025 |
| place | 4-2-26, Hishiyanishi 4-chome, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.osaka-shoin.ac.jp/univ/campuslife/festival/ |