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

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

Shiga Prefecture

Spring Shiga University Festival | Shiga University (Hikone Campus)Sun, 5/31 – Shiga Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, May 31, 2026
place1-1-1 Baba, Hikone-shi, Shiga-ken
Websitehttps://shidaisai.studio.site/
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Lake Breeze Summer Festival | University of Shiga PrefectureSaturday, 6/13, Shiga Prefecture

Kofu Natsu Matsuri, the summer edition of the University of Shiga Prefecture’s school festival, is held around June each year and features highlights such as events where participants dance the traditional local music of Omi, the Goshu Ondo. By the way, another school festival, Kofusai, takes place in November, so be sure to check that out as well.

ScheduleSaturday, June 13, 2026
place2500, Yasaka-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga, Japan
Websitehttp://www.usp.ac.jp/
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BKC Festival | Ritsumeikan University (Biwako–Kusatsu Campus (BKC))Sun, Nov 16 - Shiga Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSunday, November 16, 2025
placeNoji Higashi 1-1-1, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga-ken, Shiga Prefecture
Websitehttp://festival.ritsumei.club/rits-brothers/bkc/
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Biwako Seikei Sport College Festival | Biwako Seikei Sport CollegeSun, Nov 9 – Shiga Prefecture

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.

ScheduleSunday, November 9, 2025
place1204 Kitahira, Otsu-shi, Shiga-ken
Websitehttp://biwako-seikei.jp/
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All Saints Festival | Seisen UniversitySat, Nov 8 — Shiga Prefecture

http://www.seisen.ac.jp

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.

ScheduleSaturday, November 8, 2025
place720, Hida-cho, Hida-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.seisen.ac.jp/

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Junbirei Festival | Shiga Junior CollegeSat, Nov 8 — Shiga Prefecture

http://www.sumire.ac.jp

ScheduleSaturday, November 8, 2025
place1-18-1 Asahigaoka, Otsu-shi, Shiga-ken
Websitehttp://www.sumire.ac.jp/tandai
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Shisai | Biwako Professional University of Rehabilitation (Yokaichi Campus)Mon, 11/3, Shiga Prefecture

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ScheduleMonday, November 3, 2025
place1-5 Higashihama-cho, Yokaichi, Higashiomi-shi, Shiga, Japan
Websitehttps://bpur.aino.ac.jp/news/detail.php?id=564
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