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

Tokiwa Festival | Yamaguchi University (Tokiwa Campus)Sat, Nov 8 — Yamaguchi Prefecture

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Poplar Festival | Shunan Public UniversitySun, Nov 2 – Yamaguchi Prefecture

Tokuyama University, located in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a university with two faculties: the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Welfare and Information. At its annual campus festival, the Poplar Festival, they invite a major guest every year, so it seems worth attending for that alone.

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Shisei Festival | Shiseikan University (Hagi Main Campus)Sun, Nov 2 – Yamaguchi Prefecture

http://www.shiseikan.ac.jp

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Himeyama Festival | Yamaguchi University (Yoshida Campus)Sun, Nov 2 – Yamaguchi Prefecture

Himeyama Festival held at Yamaguchi University’s Yoshida Campus. Every year, musical live performances by artists are also hosted. Clubs, circles, and hobby groups liven up the event with stage performances and food stalls, and the festival bustles with participation from local community members as well.

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Kazuki Festival | Yamaguchi Prefectural UniversityNov 1 (Sat)–2 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture

http://www.yamaguchi-pu.ac.jp

Kazagetsu Festival is a historic school festival that has been held since 1977 (Showa 52). The morning session features sports events, while the afternoon is packed with highlights like food stalls and stage performances by clubs. In the morning, enjoy sports; from the afternoon, you can try activities from the tea ceremony and calligraphy clubs and explore exhibits from volunteer groups. Performances include music and dance by various clubs, so there’s plenty to enjoy!

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Bakan Festival | Shimonoseki City UniversityNov 1 (Sat)–2 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture

Bakan Festival is a school festival held at Shimonoseki City University. In addition to students, there are a wide variety of events—such as a haunted house and a flea market—so that everyone from elementary school children to adults can enjoy it! It might be a great outing for the whole family.

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Amashi Festival | University of East AsiaOct 25 (Sat) – 26 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture

The Amaki Festival is held on a vast campus in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture—an area equivalent to five Tokyo Domes. The event buzzes with guest live performances and numerous food and game stalls. On the stage, you can also enjoy attractions like quiz competitions.

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