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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

JOSHIBI Festival | Joshibi University of Art and Design (Suginami Campus)Fri 10/24–Sun 10/26, Tokyo Metropolis

This is the school festival of Joshibi University of Art and Design’s Suginami Campus in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. You can enjoy stage events by guest performers and, befitting an art university, exhibitions of student works. Since it’s a women’s university festival, there are many events that seem especially appealing to women. You won’t get bored even if you spend the whole day there!

ScheduleFri, Oct 24–Sun, Oct 26, 2025
place1-49-8 Wada, Suginami City, Tokyo
Websitehttp://www.joshibi.ac.jp/

Womens Medical University Festival | Tokyo Womens Medical UniversityFri 10/24–Sat 10/25, Tokyo Metropolis

ScheduleFri, Oct 24–Sat, Oct 25, 2025
place8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.twmu.ac.jp/univ/news/detail.php?kbn=3&ym=202207&cd=1058

Hosen Festival | Hosen University of Child EducationSat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place2-33-26 Chuo, 2-chome, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.hosen.ac.jp/public/kodomofes-2024/
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Kyoritsu Festival | Kyoritsu Women’s UniversitySat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

The Kyoritsu Women’s University school festival, “Kyoritsu Festival,” centers on events that are very characteristic of a women’s college. A beauty pageant and a bridal show are held, showcasing the beauty and cuteness of the female students. This women’s-college-only festival—something men won’t want to miss…?

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place2-1, Hitotsubashi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.kyoritsu-wu.ac.jp/
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Otsuma Festival | Otsuma Women's University (Chiyoda Campus)Sat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

Otsuma Festival is the school festival of Otsuma Women’s University Chiyoda Campus in Chiyoda, Tokyo. True to a women’s university, the Miss Contest is a major highlight every year. Sometimes there’s even a cross-dressing (male attire) contest! Of course, you can also enjoy classic stage events and food stalls.

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place12, Sanbancho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://www.otsuma.ac.jp/campuslife/activities/festival/
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Otsuma Festival | Otsuma Women’s University Junior College (Chiyoda Campus)Sat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place12 Sanbancho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Websitehttps://otsumafestival2022.otsumafes.repl.co/index.html

Shiraume Festival | Shiraume Gakuen UniversitySat 10/18 – Sun 10/19, Tokyo

Shiraume Gakuen University in Kodaira, Tokyo focuses on Child Studies and Early Childhood Education. At its campus festival, the Shiraume Festival, there are not only food stalls and exhibitions but also many programs designed for children to join and enjoy. It’s a university festival unique to a school dedicated to thinking about and studying children.

ScheduleSat, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 19, 2025
place1-830 Ogawa-cho, Kodaira-shi, Tokyo
Websitehttp://daigaku.shiraume.ac.jp/