Hokkaido and Tohoku Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Introducing the cultural festivals and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Hokkaido and the Tohoku region (Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima).
Enjoy the once-a-year festivities to the fullest with flea markets, food stalls, creative and fun attractions, live events, and more!
- Miyagi Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Hokkaido Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Akita Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Fukushima Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Yamagata Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Campus Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- Aomori Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- November cultural festival calendar. University and junior college festival schedule summary [2026]
- May cultural festival calendar. University and junior college campus festival schedule summary [2026]
- October Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
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- Iwate Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Campus Festival Schedule [2026]
- April Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
Past events
Daishin Festival | Sapporo Otani University Junior CollegeOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 1-1, Kita 16-jō Higashi 9-chōme, Higashi-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaidō |
| Website | https://toutansai.jp/ |
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Koshō Festival | Tohoku University of Community Service and ScienceSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Yamagata Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 3-5-1 Iimoriyama, Sakata-shi, Yamagata-ken |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/view/kosyosai2025-koeki |
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Akibi Festival | Akita University of ArtSat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Akita Prefecture
As you’d expect from an art university, this cultural festival features high-sense exhibits and standout concepts. There are also booths selling food, accessories, and crafts. It looks like something both aspiring artists—such as those aiming to work in design—and those who aren’t will be able to enjoy.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 12-3, Araya Okawamachi, Akita-shi, Akita-ken, Japan |
| Website | http://www.akibi.ac.jp/ |
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Peer Festival | Seirei Women's Junior CollegeSat, Oct 11 - Akita Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
| place | Terauchi Takano 10, Akita City, Akita Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.seirei-wjc.ac.jp/ |
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Northernmost Festival | Ikuei-kan UniversityOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | 1-2290-28 Wakabadai, Wakkanai-shi, Hokkaido |
| Website | https://www.ikueikan.ac.jp/ |
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University Festival | Aomori University of Health and WelfareSat 10/11–Sun 10/12 Aomori Prefecture
This is the university festival hosted by Aomori University of Health and Welfare. With a variety of events taking place, it’s filled every year with local residents enjoying themselves. Since it’s organized by a health-focused university, you can also enjoy activities related to health. If you’re in the area, be sure to check it out.
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Aomori Prefecture, Aomori City, Hamadate (Oaza), Maze |
| Website | http://www.auhw.ac.jp/ |
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Shiryo Festival | Fuji UniversitySat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Iwate Prefecture
Shiryosai, held every October at Fuji University in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. The main stage is lively every year with mini-games, comedy shows, and more. Fuji University’s mascot character, Fuji-ken, also helps make Shiryosai even more exciting!
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025 |
| place | Shimonenko, Hanamaki-shi, Iwate-ken |
| Website | http://www.fuji-u.ac.jp/ |
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