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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

Gifu University Festival | Gifu UniversitySat 11/1–Mon 11/3, Gifu Prefecture

This school festival aims to build new connections between the university and the local community under Gifu University’s philosophy of cultivating people who “Learn, Master, and Contribute,” on a campus blessed with rich nature in a land known as the country of clear mountain streams. Packed with stage events and food stalls—you can enjoy it all day long!

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025
place1-1 Yanagido, Gifu-shi, Gifu-ken
Websitehttp://gidaisai.jp
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University Festival | Meijo University (Nagoya Dome-mae Campus)Fri 10/31 – Sat 11/1, Aichi Prefecture

We aim to create a place full of encounters and smiles through interaction and collaboration among students from three faculties. Our school festival values exchanges not only among students but also with local residents of all ages and diverse communities. As a valuable opportunity for people to learn about students’ energy and everyday studies, the festival is themed around building empathy and trust.

ScheduleFri, Oct 31, 2025 – Sat, Nov 1, 2025
placeAichi Prefecture, Yada Minami 4-chome 102-9, Higashi Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Websitehttps://meijo-domefes.com/
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Meijo University (Yagoto Campus)Fri 10/31 – Sat 11/1, Aichi Prefecture

It’s the school festival at Yagoto Campus, which houses Meijo University’s Faculty of Pharmacy. Since it’s being held on the same day as the festivals at Tenpaku Campus and Meijo University Nagoya Dome-mae Campus, it’s a comprehensive university festival you can enjoy all day long. It’s hard to decide which campus to visit, isn’t it?

ScheduleFri, Oct 31, 2025 – Sat, Nov 1, 2025
place150 Yagoto-yama, Tempaku Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Websitehttp://www.meijo-u.ac.jp/

Meijo University (Tenpaku Campus)Fri 10/31 – Sat 11/1, Aichi Prefecture

This is a university festival held at the Tenpaku Campus, Meijo University’s urban campus in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. In addition to the stage events, be sure to check out the venue decorations created by the students. We also recommend the food stall area, which features so many booths you might not be able to visit them all. If you’re nearby, be sure to stop by!

ScheduleFri, Oct 31, 2025 – Sat, Nov 1, 2025
place1-501, Shiogamaguchi, Tempaku Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Websitehttps://meijo-tempakufes.com/
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University Festival | Chubu UniversityAichi Prefecture, Fri 10/31 – Sun 11/2

Upholding and cherishing tradition, the annual Chubu University Festival is held each year. The executive committee members are working energetically. There are live performances, food stalls, and plenty of hands-on activities for children. They also have a YouTube page!

ScheduleFri, Oct 31–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai-shi, Aichi-ken
Websitehttp://stu.isc.chubu.ac.jp/cuf/
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Shizudai Festival | Shizuoka UniversityOct 31 (Fri) – Nov 2 (Sun), Shizuoka Prefecture

Not only are there events like food stalls and outdoor stages, but street performances are also a highlight! Since the food stalls are selected through a Grand Prix-style competition based on customer votes, you can expect even higher quality offerings!

ScheduleFri, Oct 31–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place836, Otani, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Websitehttps://www.shizudaisai.jp
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Inayū Festival | Nagoya University of Arts and SciencesSun, Oct 26 — Aichi Prefecture

ScheduleSunday, October 26, 2025
place365 Maeda, Inazawa-cho, Inazawa-shi, Aichi, Japan
Websitehttps://www.nagoya-bunri.ac.jp/