September culture festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]

Geisai | Tokyo University of the ArtsTokyo, Fri 9/4–Sun 9/6

Geisai is Tokyo University of the Arts’ campus festival, held in early September. The overwhelming sense of style evident from past posters alone shows how high expectations are for the event. The works—on par with professionals and worthy of being called an open-air museum—are a must-see.

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Suzukaze Festival | Nagano College of NursingSat, Sep 5 - Nagano Prefecture

http://www.nagano-nurs.ac.jp

Suzukaze Festival is the school festival of Nagano College of Nursing, held in early September. You can enjoy events inspired by nursing knowledge as well as food stalls and other attractions. To contribute to the nursing field, joint information sessions and practicums are also held every year, earning high marks.

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Amagi Festival | Toyota Technological InstituteSaturday, September 5, Aichi Prefecture

http://www.toyota-ti.ac.jp

Gidai Festival | Nagaoka University of TechnologyNiigata Prefecture, Sat 9/19–Sun 9/20

http://www.nagaokaut.ac.jp

The Gidai Festival, which welcomes many citizens every year and functions as a venue for interaction between the university and the community, features laboratory open houses, lectures, concerts, stage performances, and various food and game stalls, and also hosts a science experiment class for elementary and junior high school students. In doing so, it serves as a foundation for building deeper ties with the local community.

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