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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!

Past events

Kokoronagi Festival | Tokoha University (Shizuoka Kusanagi Campus)Sat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Shizuoka Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place6-1, Yayoi-cho, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.tokoha-u.ac.jp/
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Giryosai | Gifu University of Medical Science (Seki Campus)Saturday, November 1 – Gifu Prefecture

We would like to introduce the Kiryosai Festival at Gifu University of Medical Science, where you can learn about clinical laboratory science, radiological technology, and more. In addition to live stage events and food stalls, the festival also features annual health-themed lectures unique to a medical university. If you’re in the area, please come and visit!

ScheduleSaturday, November 1, 2025
place795-1, Hiraga-Nagamine, Seki-shi, Gifu-ken
Websitehttps://sa.u-gifu-ms.ac.jp/
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Holy Lantern Festival | Seirei Christopher UniversitySat, Nov 1 – Shizuoka Prefecture

Seirei Christopher University is a private university established in 1992, with its main campus at 3453 Mikataharacho, Kita Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is a Christian-affiliated university comprising three faculties: the Faculty of Nursing, the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, and the Faculty of Social Work. Its campus festival is called the Seito Festival.

ScheduleSaturday, November 1, 2025
place3453 Mikatahara-cho, Kita Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.seirei.ac.jp/

Prefectural University Festival | Aichi Prefectural University (Nagakute Campus)Nov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture

This is the Prefectural University Festival at Aichi Prefectural University. In addition to stage events and food stalls, there are sometimes performances by the men’s cheerleading team and even a seated-style haunted house event. Every year, we prepare unique programs to excite visitors both from inside and outside the university!

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place1522-3 Ibaragemae, Nagakute-shi, Aichi Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.aichi-pu.ac.jp/
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Kitorusu Festival | Tokoha University (Hamamatsu Campus)Sat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Shizuoka Prefecture

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place1230, Miyakoda-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.hm.tokoha-u.ac.jp/~citrus/
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Medical University Festival | Hamamatsu University School of MedicineSat 11/1 – Sun 11/2, Shizuoka Prefecture

The student-organized “Medical University Festival” has been held since 1976 and has a very long history. Each year, students plan increasingly enriching events, which not only enliven the campus but also play a major role as a place for interaction with the local community.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place1-20-1, Handa-yama 1-chome, Higashi Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.hama-med.ac.jp/

Medical University Festival | Aichi Medical UniversityNov 1 (Sat) – 2 (Sun), Aichi Prefecture

It’s the school festival at Aichi Medical University in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture. A distinctive feature is an event called the “Recycle Market.” Instead of food, drinks, or handmade goods, only recycled items can be sold at the stalls. If you’re interested, be sure to stop by—you might find a hidden gem!

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place1-1, Yachikuharimata, Iwasaku, Nagakute-shi, Aichi, Japan
Websitehttp://www.aichi-med-u.ac.jp/