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]
- Hokudai Festival | Hokkaido University | Cultural Festival / Campus Festival
- Cultural Festival Calendar for August: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]
- 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
Shorei Festival | Aomori Chuo Gakuin UniversitySep 20 (Sat) – 21 (Sun), Aomori Prefecture
Aomori Chuo Gakuin University is located in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It offers programs in business law and nursing. Every year in September, the Shorei Festival is held there, featuring live performances by comedians and musicals. In recent years, collaborative food stalls with local neighborhood associations have also been set up.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | 12-1, Kanda, Yokouchi, Aomori-shi, Aomori-ken |
| Website | http://www.aomoricgu.ac.jp/ |
Inamine Festival | Hokkaido University of ScienceHokkaido, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21
The Inamine Festival is a cultural festival held by Hokkaido University of Science in late September and early October. It’s beloved by locals for its popular food stalls and well-known guest appearances each year.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | 4-1, 15-chome, Maeda 7-jo, Teine-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Website | http://www.hus.ac.jp/ |
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Kōdaisai | Muroran Institute of TechnologyHokkaido, Sat 9/20–Sun 9/21
The Koudai Festival has been evolving by constantly exploring new possibilities rather than relying solely on popular attractions, even though it features unique events every year such as a gigantic Genghis Khan hotplate and cross-dressing contests. Be sure to keep an eye on the theme announced each year as well.
| Schedule | Saturday–Sunday, September 20–21, 2025 |
| place | 27-1, Mizumoto-cho, Muroran-shi, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Website | http://mit-fes.com/ |
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Hokkai Commerce Festival | Hokkai School of Commerce UniversitySat, 9/13 Hokkaido
As its name suggests, the Hokkai College of Commerce Festival is the school festival of Hokkai College of Commerce. The elaborately designed food and game stalls—befitting a business-focused university—are sure to get us excited. Of course, there are also stage events and more, making it a jam-packed campus festival!
| Schedule | Saturday, September 13, 2025 |
| place | 6-10 Toyohira 6-jo, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://www.hokkai.ac.jp/ |


