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Here’s an introduction to the cultural festivals and school festivals of universities and junior colleges held in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Let’s enjoy this once-a-year celebration to the fullest, with flea markets, food stalls, creative and fun attractions, live events, and more!
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Yamaguchi Prefecture
Minazuki Festival | Yamaguchi Prefectural UniversitySaturday, 6/6, Yamaguchi Prefecture
The Minazuki Festival, held since June 1977 (Showa 52), is a traditional event. It is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. In each, there are sports events as well as food stalls and stage performances organized by clubs and other groups. The girls’ cavalry battle, held from the very first festival to the present as one of the main events of the school festival, has become an early-summer tradition in Miyano. With numerous stage programs presented by student circles, you’re sure to enjoy the festivities all day long!
| Schedule | Saturday, June 6, 2026 |
| place | 3-2, Sakurabatake, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | http://www.yamaguchi-pu.ac.jp/ |
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Tanabata Festival | Yamaguchi UniversitySaturday, 7/4, Yamaguchi Prefecture
There are rough-and-tumble events like the annual tradition of tossing the year’s committee chair into the air on a portable shrine, as well as participatory stage events. You can feel the history from the signboards that have been repainted year after year. There are even fireworks launched on the university campus, and the lineup is packed with summery, festive attractions.
| Schedule | Saturday, July 4, 2026 |
| place | 1677-1 Yoshida, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | https://yamaguchi-univtanabatasai-1.jimdosite.com |
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Past events
Rookies Festival | Baiko Gakuin UniversityNov 29 (Sat)–30 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, Nov 29–30, 2025 |
| place | 1-1-1, 1-chome, Mukaiyo-cho, Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | https://www.baiko.ac.jp/university/ |
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Kamon Festival | Yamaguchi Junior CollegeSat, Nov 29 – Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 29, 2025 |
| place | Daidō, Hōfu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Website | https://www.yamaguchi-jc.ac.jp/ |
Seiryusai | Iwakuni Junior CollegeSat, Nov 15 – Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Saturday, November 15, 2025 |
| place | 2-24-18, Ozu-cho, Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
| Website | http://www.iwakuni.ac.jp/ |
Kaitokō Festival | Ube Frontier UniversityNov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture
It will be held over two days at Ube Frontier University’s campus festival. There will be community-focused events such as performances by local idols and a vegetable market. If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by!
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 2-1-1 Bunkyodai, Ube-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | http://www.frontier-u.jp/campuslife/c-festival-campus/ |
Kaitō Kōsai | Ube Frontier University Junior College DivisionNov 8 (Sat) – 9 (Sun), Yamaguchi Prefecture
| Schedule | Sat, Nov 8–Sun, Nov 9, 2025 |
| place | 5-40, Bunkyocho, Bunkyo-cho, Ube-shi, Yamaguchi-ken |
| Website | http://www.ube-c.ac.jp/ |