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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- 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
University Festival | Miyagi University (Taiwa Campus)Sun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Miyagi Prefecture
At Miyagi University’s Taiwa Campus festival, special attention is given to interior decorations, with adornments inspired by foreign countries placed throughout the campus. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy an extraordinary atmosphere. If you’re nearby, please stop by.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | Gakuen 1-1, Taiwa, Kurokawa District, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.myu.ac.jp/ |
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AIU Festival | Akita International UniversityOct 12 (Sun)–13 (Mon), Akita Prefecture
The university festival at Akita International University in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, is held over two days. Events take place at multiple booths, and the main stage thrills us with a jam-packed schedule from morning until night.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 193-2, Aza Okutsubakidai, Tsubakigawa, Yuwa, Akita City, Akita Prefecture |
| Website | https://aiufestival.aiu.ac.jp/ |
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Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University FestivalSun 10/12 – Mon 10/13, Miyagi Prefecture
Held every October with a different theme each year, the Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University Iyakusai (Medicine and Pharmacy Festival) features a star-studded comedy show on the main stage, along with performances by the brass band, light music club, dance club, and more. The “Yaku-Dai Nabe” hot pot served at the festival stalls is a famous specialty.
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 4-4-1, Komatsushima 4-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture |
| Website | https://tmpufes.com/ |
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Fuji Festival | Fuji Women’s University (Hanakawa Campus)Sunday, 10/12, Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| place | Hanakawa Minami 4-jo 5-chome, Ishikari-shi, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://www.fujijoshi.ac.jp/ |
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Hakotan Festival | Hakodate Junior CollegeSunday, 10/12, Hokkaido
| Schedule | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| place | 52-1, Takaoka-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://www.hakodate-jc.ac.jp/ |
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Hoshigaku Festival | Hokusei Gakuen UniversitySunday, 10/12, Hokkaido
The Hoshigaku Festival is the school festival of Hokusei Gakuen University, held in Sapporo. You can join in interactive events to get hyped, or enjoy the excitement of dance and Yosakoi performances. It’s a jam-packed, full-volume festival!
| Schedule | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| place | 2-3-1, Oyachi Nishi, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://www.hokusei.ac.jp/ |
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October Festival | Hokkai-Gakuen UniversityOct 12 (Sun) – 13 (Mon), Hokkaido
The October Festival is a school festival held at Hokkai Gakuin University’s Toyohira Campus in Sapporo. On the main stage you can enjoy a variety of events, including YOSAKOI dance, cheer performances, and brass band music. Be sure to check out the Engineering Festival at the Yamahana Campus, too!
| Schedule | Sunday–Monday, October 12–13, 2025 |
| place | 4-1-40, 4-chome, Asahimachi, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo City, Hokkaido |
| Website | http://hgu.jp/ |
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