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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!

Past events

Daito Festival | Daito Bunka UniversitySat 11/1–Sun 11/2, Tokyo Metropolis

Daito Bunka University in Tokyo places a strong emphasis on fostering global-minded individuals. The Daito Festival held here features talk shows with invited actors and puts a spotlight on live performances by prominent artists, making it a campus festival that truly values cultural figures.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place1-9-1 Takashimadaira, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.daito.ac.jp/
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Meidai Festival | Meiji University (Izumi Campus)Sat 11/1–Mon 11/3, Tokyo

The Meidai Festival is a campus festival that typically draws participation from over 200 groups and more than 8,000 Meiji University students, attracting around 50,000 visitors. As the university’s largest event—where Meiji students take center stage and fully express themselves—it has continuously showcased Meiji University’s student culture. From stage performances to classroom exhibits and concerts, and uniquely themed food stalls, each Meiji student shines as the star of the Meidai Festival by expressing what they love and are passionate about to the fullest.

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025
place1-9-1 Eifuku, Suginami City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://meidaisai.jp/sp/index.html
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Wakagi Festival | Kokugakuin University (Shibuya Campus)Sat 11/1–Mon 11/3, Tokyo

ScheduleSat, Nov 1–Mon, Nov 3, 2025
place4-10-28 Higashi, 4-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttp://kokugakuin-wakagifes.org/

Asia Festival | Asia UniversityTokyo, Fri 10/31 – Mon 11/3

The Asia Festival is a huge school festival held at Asia University over five days, including a kickoff event and a closing event. With a variety of activities taking place across multiple venues, it’s the kind of event where you might find there just isn’t enough time to see everything!

ScheduleFri, Oct 31, 2025 – Mon, Nov 3, 2025
place5-24-10 Sakai, Musashino City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.asia-u.ac.jp/
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Sakurashi Festival | Nihon University (School of Dentistry)Fri, Oct 31 – Sat, Nov 1, Tokyo

The Sakura-shisa Festival is a cultural festival held by Nihon University School of Dentistry in early October. Known for its rich, dentistry-specific content and a wide variety of programs, it draws large crowds every year. It’s also a very popular event among local residents.

ScheduleFri, Oct 31, 2025 – Sat, Nov 1, 2025
place1-8-13 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.nihon-u.ac.jp/

Harvest Festival | Tokyo University of Agriculture (Setagaya Campus)Fri 10/31 – Sun 11/2, Tokyo Metropolis

The Harvest Festival held in early November at the Tokyo University of Agriculture’s Setagaya Campus in Setagaya, Tokyo. Before the festival, a tamagushi offering is always made to Toyouke Daijingu. Featuring attractions unique to an agricultural university, the event draws local residents every year and creates a lively atmosphere.

ScheduleFri, Oct 31–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place1-1-1 Sakuraoka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://harvest-fes.com/
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Aoyama Festival | Aoyama Gakuin University (Aoyama Campus)Fri 10/31 – Sun 11/2, Tokyo Metropolis

The Aoyama Festival is the school festival held on Aoyama Gakuin University’s Aoyama Campus. With attractions like talk shows and live performances featuring celebrities, there’s plenty to enjoy. There are also unique events you won’t often see at other university festivals, such as sales of collaboration merchandise with famous brands. It’s a large-scale festival, so you’re sure to have a great time!

ScheduleFri, Oct 31–Sun, Nov 2, 2025
place4-25, Shibuya 4-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.aoyamafes.com
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