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There are many universities in the Kanto area, and during the campus festival seasons in spring and autumn, festivals are held every year with a wide variety of themes and concepts.
These events are packed with highlights, including programs featuring famous artists and comedians, as well as exhibitions and hands-on activities that showcase students’ unique ideas.
In this article, we will introduce the schedules of campus festivals held at universities across the Kanto region.
Check out the festivals that catch your eye, and if something interests you, be sure to visit in person and experience the appeal for yourself.
- Kansai Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
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- Kyoto Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hyogo 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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- May cultural festival calendar. University and junior college campus festival schedule summary [2026]
- Osaka University of Arts School Festival | Osaka University of Arts | Cultural Festival / School Festival
- September culture festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
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- July Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Tokai Region Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Osaka Prefecture
Futaba Festival | Osaka Metropolitan University (Sugimoto Campus)Sat 4/11–Sun 4/12, Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Metropolitan University’s “Futaba Festival” is a campus festival held every spring. It features welcome events for new students, a raffle with luxurious prizes, and food stalls, all organized to warmly greet those who enrolled in the spring. It’s nice for first-year students to have such a university-wide event right after they enter.
| Schedule | Sat, Apr 11–Sun, Apr 12, 2026 |
| place | Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Sugimoto 3-chome 3, Osaka City |
| Website | https://ginnansai.com/futaba_fes |
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Ginkgo Festival | Osaka University (Toyonaka Campus)May 1 (Fri)–2 (Sat), Osaka Prefecture
The Ichō Festival is a university festival held at Osaka University every year from late April to early May. In addition to welcoming new students, it appears to be an event that emphasizes interaction with faculty and engagement with the local community. Featuring over 120 programs and events such as laboratory open houses by each faculty, it is known for its rich and varied offerings.
| Schedule | Fri, May 1–Sat, May 2, 2026 |
| place | 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://ichosai.com/ |
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May Festival | Osaka Kyoiku UniversityOsaka Prefecture, Sat 5/16–Sun 5/17
The May Festival held on the Kashiwara Campus of Osaka Kyoiku University is a welcome event for new students that takes place in mid-May. In addition to welcome-event food stalls and live concerts, there are plans such as club exhibitions, film screenings, and dance performances, and a Spring Sports Festival is held around the same time. Scheduled for when new students are starting to get used to campus life, it’s a lively and exciting event.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 4-698-1, Asahigaoka, Kashiwara-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | http://osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp |
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Friendship Festival | Osaka Metropolitan University (Nakamozu Campus)May 23 (Sat) – 24 (Sun), Osaka Prefecture
It looks like the annual dance festival will be held again this year! The Friendship Festival features plenty of events, including a Kids Island for children and an escape game—there’s so much fun to be had! There are so many activities that you probably won’t be able to experience everything in just one day, so we really hope you’ll join us!
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, May 23–24, 2026 |
| place | 1, Gakuencho, Naka Ward, Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.omu.ac.jp/ |
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Takatsuki Campus Festival | Kansai University (Takatsuki Campus)Sunday, 5/31, Osaka Prefecture
From the countdown images posted every year on Twitter and the website, you can really feel the enthusiasm of the organizing committee. When people think of Kansai University, they tend to picture the Senriyama campus, but this school festival held at the Takatsuki campus is just as exciting! It’s packed with all kinds of events—be sure to stop by!
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | 2-1-1 Reisennji-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/ |
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Takatsuki Muse Campus Festival | Kansai University (Takatsuki Muse Campus)Sunday, 5/31, Osaka Prefecture
Kansai University’s Takatsuki Muse Campus in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture. The Takatsuki Muse Campus Festival is held every June. It’s nice that it takes place during a comfortable season—neither too hot nor too cold. Collaborative performances by the junior high, high school, and university wind bands are frequently held.
| Schedule | Sunday, May 31, 2026 |
| place | 7-1, Shiraume-cho, Takatsuki-shi, Osaka-fu |
| Website | http://www.kansai-u.ac.jp |
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Past events
Ibuki Festival | Osaka University of CommerceTue, 4/7 Osaka Prefecture
| Schedule | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| place | 4-1-10, Mikuriya Sakae-cho, 4-chome, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Website | https://ouc.daishodai.ac.jp/campuslife/festival/ |
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