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!
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- Geisai | Tokyo University of the Arts | Cultural Festival / School Festival
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- Noko Festival | Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology | School Festival / Campus Festival
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- Art Festival | Tokyo College of Music | Cultural Festival / School Festival
Past events
Akabanedai Festival | Toyo University (Akabanedai Campus)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Tokyo Metropolis
INIAD-FES is held every year at the Akabanedai Campus in Kita City, Tokyo. It’s a still-young school festival that takes place in the new campus building opened in 2017, featuring talk shows, workshops, lectures, and more. We look forward to seeing INIAD-FES continue to grow in the years to come.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 1-7-11 Akabanedai, Kita City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://iniadfes.com/05/ |
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TPU Festival | Tokyo Professional University of Health and WelfareSun, Nov 2, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 2-22-10 Shiohama, Koto City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.tpu.ac.jp/event/festival/ |
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Akabanedai Festival | Toyo University (Akabanedai Campus, Faculty of Life Design)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Tokyo Metropolis
Akabanedai Festival is hosted by the Faculty of Life Design at the Akabanedai Campus in Tokyo. After the faculty moved from the Asaka Campus to the Akabanedai Campus, the festival was renamed from Asakasai. Each year, a theme is set and decorations throughout the campus reflect that theme. With guest comedy performances and plenty of stage events, the festival excites and entertains visitors.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 1-7-11 Akabanedai, Kita City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://akabanedai-fes.com/ |
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Shisei Festival | Shiseikan University (Tokyo Campus)Sun, Nov 2, Tokyo Metropolis
| Schedule | Sunday, November 2, 2025 |
| place | 2-18-3 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo |
| Website | http://www.shiseikan.ac.jp/ |
Miyako Festival | Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityNov 2 (Sun) – 4 (Tue), Tokyo Metropolis
Miyako Festival, packed with attractions like fireworks, local heroes, and projection mapping, is not just a fun celebration. It has become an indispensable event for community engagement, hosting activities such as science workshops for children and the largest flea market in the Tama area.
| Schedule | Sun, Nov 2–Tue, Nov 4, 2025 |
| place | 1-1, Minami-Osawa, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo |
| Website | http://miyakomatsuri.com/ |
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Ouraisai (Cherry Blossom Festival) | Nihon University (College of Humanities and Sciences)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Tokyo Metropolis
The educational goal of Nihon University, a mammoth institution boasting the largest scale in Japan, is “to always maintain a global perspective and contribute to the advancement of education and to human society.” The College of Humanities and Sciences is the only comprehensive faculty at Nihon University that encompasses the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Its campus festival is called the Ōreisai (Sakureisai).
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 3-25-40 Sakurajosui, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo |
| Website | https://shinkan.ohreifes.net/ |
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Misaki Festival | Nihon University (College of Economics)Nov 2 (Sun) – 3 (Mon), Tokyo Metropolis
Nihon University is a comprehensive university boasting the largest scale in Japan. Its educational objective is to “always maintain a global perspective and contribute to the development of education and to human society.” Separate from the main headquarters in Kudanshita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, the Faculty of Economics campus is also located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The school festival is called the Misaki Festival, featuring events such as a haunted house and a stamp rally.
| Schedule | Nov 2 (Sun)–3 (Mon), 2025 |
| place | 1-3-2 Kanda Misaki-cho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo |
| Website | https://www.misaki-fes.xyz/ |
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