Shiga Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]

Shisai | Biwako Professional University of Rehabilitation (Higashiomi Campus)Mon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture

bpur.aino.ac.jp

Momijiga Festival | Biwako Gakuin UniversityMon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture

http://www.newton.ac.jp

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.

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Koyo Celebration | Biwako Gakuin University Junior CollegeMon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture

http://www.newton.ac.jp

Kofusai | The University of Shiga PrefectureSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Shiga Prefecture

The Lake Breeze Festival, commonly known as “kofoo,” is held every November at The University of Shiga Prefecture. It actively engages in eco-friendly initiatives such as the No-My-Car campaign and the My Chopsticks campaign, values connections with the local community, and is a campus festival that can be enjoyed by everyone from children to the elderly. Every June, the Lake Breeze Summer Festival is also held.

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Wakaayu Festival | Shiga University of Medical ScienceOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

http://www.shiga-med.ac.jp

The Wakayu Festival, the school festival of Shiga University of Medical Science, is held every year at the end of October. In addition to lectures by notable figures such as scholars and novelists, comedians also join as guest performers, making it a lively and content-rich event every year. If you live nearby, be sure to check it out!

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Shiga University Festival | Shiga University (Hikone Campus)Oct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

Festival of Life | Nagahama Institute of Bio-Science and TechnologyOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Shiga Prefecture

Meikousai is organized as an opportunity to express our gratitude to the local community and to convey our desire to build even better relationships going forward. On the outdoor special stage, there will be events featuring distinguished guest performers.

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