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Tokyo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]
Drawn in by the savory aromas of the food stalls and finding yourself captivated by the stage performances, the campus is filled with a special festival energy that excites not only students but everyone who visits.
One of the unique joys of school festivals is getting to enjoy the distinctive events and decorations that reflect each university’s character.
In this article, we’ll introduce the festival schedules at universities in Tokyo.
If any festival catches your eye, be sure to go check it out in person!
Tokyo Metropolis
Pre-Hachioji Festival | Kogakuin UniversitySaturday, May 16, Tokyo Metropolis
https://x.com/hachisai_kgu/status/2041078461281055141Every year we choose a theme and hold events based on it, with plenty of food stalls and more. Stage programs with strong parody elements are also highlights. After the Pre-Hachioji Festival, we host the “Walkathon,” a roughly 43 km trek from the Hachioji Campus to the Shinjuku Campus, where participants aim to reach the finish while passing through checkpoints.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| place | 2665-1, Nakano-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.kogakuin.ac.jp/ |
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May Festival | The University of Tokyo (Hongo Campus)Sat 5/16 – Sun 5/17, Tokyo
https://x.com/gogatsusai/status/2035661524514357275The May Festival is held in May on the Hongo and Yayoi campuses of the University of Tokyo, the undisputed top university in Japan in both name and substance. As expected, it’s a large-scale event, reportedly drawing about 150,000 visitors every year. In addition to the uniquely academic programs you’d expect from UTokyo, there are plenty of events like live performances, making it enjoyable for a wide range of people.
| Schedule | Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| place | 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://visitor.gogatsusai.jp/ |
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Satsukitsuki Festival | Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (Koganei Campus)Sun, 5/24, Tokyo
https://x.com/tuat_tech_fes_/status/1984530852471013805| Schedule | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| place | 2-24-16 Nakamachi, Koganei-shi, Tokyo, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.tuat-tech-fes.com/ |
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Kamodai Festival | Taisho UniversitySat 6/6–Sun 6/7, Tokyo
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRoCOZpgWRy/The school festival at Taisho University in Nishisugamo, Toshima Ward, Tokyo, is called the “Oshidaisai.” “Oshidai” originally refers to Taisho University itself and was named with the hope that, as a hilltop in Sugamo, it would become a gathering place for local residents. True to its name, it’s a festival beloved by many in the community, bringing together countless smiles every year.
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 6–Sun, Jun 7, 2026 |
| place | 3-20-1, Nishi-Sugamo 3-chome, Toshima City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://ohdaisai.jp/ |
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KODAIRA Festival | Hitotsubashi University (Kunitachi Campus)Tokyo, June 13 (Sat) – 14 (Sun)
https://x.com/KODAIRAfes/status/2026944957194616881The KODAIRA Festival is a university event known for its quirky guest live shows, which are particularly intriguing. It reflects the university’s character with intellectually engaging content. There’s also a support program for prospective students, where you can get advice on entrance exams. And of course, there are plenty of student-run food and activity stalls!
| Schedule | Sat, Jun 13–Sun, Jun 14, 2026 |
| place | 2-1, Naka 2-chome, Kunitachi-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | https://kodairafes.com/ |
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Takao Festival | Takushoku University (Hachioji International Campus)Sat 6/20–Sun 6/21, Tokyo Metropolis
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWmCCAGkx39/| Schedule | Sat–Sun, June 20–21, 2026 |
| place | 815-1 Tatemachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.takushoku-u.ac.jp/ |
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TAMA Festival | J. F. Oberlin University (Tama Campus)Sat, 8/8, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Saturday, August 8, 2026 |
| place | 2-31-1 Ochiai, Tama City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://tamafestival.com/ |
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