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Shiga Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]
Here’s an introduction to the cultural and school festivals held by universities and junior colleges in Shiga Prefecture.
These events are full of the charm of picturesque towns, with lush rural landscapes and streets steeped in history.
From flea markets and food stalls to creative special programs and live performances, enjoy this once-a-year festival to the fullest!
Past events
BKC Festival | Ritsumeikan University (Biwako–Kusatsu Campus (BKC))Sun, Nov 16 - Shiga Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DLojDrsJeOf/At BKC, a variety of groups—including music-related organizations—showcase the results of their daily activities. We host a large-scale festival unlike any on other campuses, where students can fully realize their potential.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
| place | Noji Higashi 1-1-1, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga-ken, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | http://festival.ritsumei.club/rits-brothers/bkc/ |
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Biwako Seikei Sport College Festival | Biwako Seikei Sport CollegeSun, Nov 9 – Shiga Prefecture
https://www.instagram.com/p/DKGMth1zLvk/At the Biwa-Spo Festival, the school festival of Biwako Seikei Sport College, in addition to familiar attractions you can enjoy many sport-university-style events such as various sports tournaments. The highlight is likely the Biwa-Spo Kids Festival, featuring Shota Iizuka, who won a silver medal in the men’s 4×100m relay at the Rio Olympics.
| Schedule | Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| place | 1204 Kitahira, Otsu-shi, Shiga-ken |
| Website | http://biwako-seikei.jp/ |
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All Saints Festival | Seisen UniversitySat, Nov 8 — Shiga Prefecture
Seisen University’s lineup is extensive, featuring not only live music and comedy events but also a Super Sentai hero show, making for a remarkably robust program. There are also projects that leverage what students study on a daily basis—such as a maternity experience by the Faculty of Nursing and a psychology exhibit by the Faculty of Human Studies—serving as venues for presenting their achievements.
| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | 720, Hida-cho, Hida-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.seisen.ac.jp/ |
Junbirei Festival | Shiga Junior CollegeSat, Nov 8 — Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| place | 1-18-1 Asahigaoka, Otsu-shi, Shiga-ken |
| Website | http://www.sumire.ac.jp/tandai |
Shisai | Biwako Professional University of Rehabilitation (Yokaichi Campus)Mon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| place | 1-5 Higashihama-cho, Yokaichi, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga, Japan |
| Website | https://bpur.aino.ac.jp/news/detail.php?id=564 |
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Shisai | Biwako Professional University of Rehabilitation (Higashiomi Campus)Mon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture
| Schedule | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| place | 967, Kitasaka-cho, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | https://bpur.aino.ac.jp/news/detail.php?id=564 |
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Momijiga Festival | Biwako Gakuin UniversityMon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture
It’s a lively, cheerful school festival featuring free-admission shows by popular comedians and fireworks at night! The event is thoughtfully organized, with details like priority seating for people with disabilities. There’s also a large parking lot near the campus, making it far more accessible by car compared to other school festivals.
| Schedule | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| place | Fuse-chō, Higashiōmi City, Shiga Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.newton.ac.jp/bgu/ |
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