Hokkaido and Tohoku Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Future Festival | Public Hakodate Future UniversityOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Hokkaido

http://www.miraisai.fun

Miraifest, the school festival of the public Future University Hakodate in Hokkaido. This university is known above all for its lively light music club, and you can see many performances by light music bands. If you like bands, you’ll probably have a great time visiting.

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Ishihō Festival | Ishinomaki Senshu UniversitySat 10/11 – Sun 10/12, Miyagi Prefecture

Ishinomaki Senshu University is a private university headquartered at 1 Minamisakai Shinmito, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, and was established in 1989. The university’s departments are primarily focused on natural sciences in the fields of science and engineering. At the Sekihō Festival, local products are sold and a flea market is held, attracting many visitors from outside every year.

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Agatsuma Festival | Yamagata University (Yonezawa Campus)Oct 11 (Sat) – 13 (Mon), Yamagata Prefecture

http://www.yamagata-u.ac.jp

Agatsuma Festival | Yamagata Prefectural Yonezawa Women's Junior CollegeOct 11 (Sat) – 13 (Mon), Yamagata Prefecture

http://www.yone.ac.jp

Agatsuma Festival | Yamagata Prefectural University of Yonezawa NutritionOct 11 (Sat) – 13 (Mon), Yamagata Prefecture

http://www.u.yone.ac.jp

The Agatsuma Festival is a campus festival jointly held by the Faculty of Engineering at Yamagata University, Yonezawa Women’s Junior College, and Yonezawa University of Nutrition Sciences. It features lively events such as performances by musical artists and comedians, as well as attractions like a haunted house and a flea market. Spanning three days, it’s a cultural festival that people of all ages can enjoy.

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University Festival | Aomori Public UniversitySat 10/11–Sun 10/12 Aomori Prefecture

http://www.nebuta.ac.jp

Aomori Public University is a public university located in Aza Goshizawa, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It was established in 1993 by the Aomori Regional Wide-Area Administrative Association of Aomori City and Higashitsugaru District. The bronze statue of Adam Mickiewicz in front of the main gate is the university’s trademark. The university festival is held on the first Saturday and Sunday of October.

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Soten Festival | Hokkaido Information UniversityOct 11 (Sat) – 12 (Sun), Hokkaido

Sōten-sai is the university festival held by Hokkaido Information University in early October. It’s known for reliable bookings and unique programs that don’t rely on name recognition. The event grows in scale every year and is a cultural festival with strong prospects going forward.

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