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Tokai Region Culture Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule Summary [2026]

Here is an introduction to the cultural festivals and campus festivals of universities and junior colleges held in the Tokai region (Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, and Mie).

Let’s enjoy the once-a-year festivities to the fullest, with flea markets, food stalls, creatively planned fun events, live performances, and more!

Shizuoka Prefecture

Spring Big Festival | Shizuoka UniversityShizuoka Prefecture, Sat 4/25–Sun 4/26

Not only are there events like food stalls and outdoor stages, but street performances by the Yosakoi and dance clubs are also highlights! The food stalls compete in a Grand Prix format decided by customer votes, so you can expect higher-quality offerings!

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
placeOya, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://shizudaisai.jp/spring/
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Gifu Prefecture

Spring Festival | Gifu UniversityGifu Prefecture, Sat 4/25–Sun 4/26

This is the spring campus festival for new students held by Gifu University, a representative university of Gifu Prefecture. The university is active in international exchange and has an International Student Center that supports study abroad, so the festival features performances by international students and distinctive events such as bazaars.

ScheduleSaturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 2026
place1-1 Yanagido, Gifu-shi, Gifu-ken
Websitehttps://harusai.jp/
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Past events

University Festival | Tsu City College of MieSun, Dec 7 – Mie Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, December 7, 2025
place157, Ichimdenakano, Tsu-shi, Mie
Websitehttp://www.tsu-cc.ac.jp/
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University Festival | Nihon Fukushi University (Tokai Campus)Sat, 11/29, Aichi Prefecture

ScheduleSaturday, November 29, 2025
place1071, Shimohamada, Ota-cho, Tokai-shi, Aichi, Japan
Websitehttps://www.google.com/search?q=%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E7%A6%8F%E7%A5%89%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%A6&oq=%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E7%A6%8F%E7%A5%89%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%A6&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4j69i61.1671j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Gisei Festival | Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University (Hatori Campus)Nov 29 (Sat) – 30 (Sun), Gifu Prefecture

The university festival at Gifu Shotoku Gakuen University’s Hashima Campus is called the “Kisei Festival,” a large event that combines a school festival with an athletic meet. In addition to food stalls, numerous vendors, and various events, it features popular attractions such as the annual “Okashimaki” (candy toss) and a grand lottery, making it a festival that people of all ages—from adults to children—can enjoy.

ScheduleSat–Sun, Nov 29–30, 2025
place1-1, Takakuwa-nishi, Yanaizu-cho, Gifu-shi, Gifu Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.shotoku.ac.jp/
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Shizufuku Festival | Shizuoka University of WelfareSun, Nov 23 – Shizuoka Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, November 23, 2025
place549-1 Hon-nakane, Yaizu-shi, Shizuoka-ken
Websitehttp://www.suw.ac.jp/
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The Dodan-Tsutsuji Tree Festival | Chukyo Gakuin University Junior College (Mizunami Campus)Sun, 11/16 – Gifu Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, November 16, 2025
place2216 Toki-cho, Mizunami-shi, Gifu-ken
Websitehttp://www.chukyogakuin-u.ac.jp/