Tokyo Cultural Festival Calendar: University and Junior College Festival Schedule [2026]

Kenbi Festival | Japan Women's College of Physical EducationOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo

http://www.jwcpe.ac.jp

Japan Women’s College of Physical Education, located in Setagaya, Tokyo, is a women’s university with two departments in the Faculty of Physical Education and has produced famous athletes such as Azusa Iwashimizu (women’s soccer) and Airi Hatakeyama (rhythmic gymnastics). Every October, it hosts the Kenbisai festival, featuring food stalls, dance contests, performance showcases, exhibitions, and live music by artists.

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Shoyakusai | Showa Pharmaceutical UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo

http://www.shoyaku.ac.jp

Showa University of Pharmacy is a place where you can study pharmaceutical sciences. Its unique yet well-structured curriculum is popular. Every October, the Shoyaku Festival is held at the school, featuring events such as live performances by famous artists. There are also times when health consultations by pharmacists are offered.

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Tokyo Fuji Festival | Tokyo Fuji UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo

http://www.fuji.ac.jp

This is the school festival of Tokyo Fuji University, where you can study business. You can enjoy unique events that change every year, such as a whole-cow BBQ, a Halloween live show, and footbaths. Come and fully experience the students’ carefully crafted plans!

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Murasaki Festival | Atomi University for WomenOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo

http://www.atomi.ac.jp

Atomi University is a women’s university with campuses in Tokyo and Saitama, and its annual school festival, called the “Murasaki Festival,” is held every autumn. The name is said to derive from the idiom “murasaki no yukari” (ties of purple), which in turn comes from a poem in the Kokinshū: “Because of a single purple gromwell, I look upon all the grasses of Musashino with affection.”

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Kiryūsai | Tokyo Seitoku Junior CollegeOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo

http://www.tsu.ac.jp

Sakura Risa Festival | J. F. Oberlin University (Machida Campus)Oct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo

obirinfestival.com

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Shirayuri Festival | Shirayuri Women's UniversityOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Tokyo

http://www.shirayuri.ac.jp

This is the Shirayuri Festival at Shirayuri Women’s University in Tokyo. True to a women’s university, it features events that appeal to women, such as live performances by a cool, handsome music group and adorable pop-up cafes. Of course, men will have a great time too!

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