Fukkitsu Festival was first held in 2016, the year Fukuchiyama Public University opened. The name “Fukkitsu Festival” combines “kikyo” (balloon flower), the city flower of Fukuchiyama, which appeared frequently among the name suggestions, with the “fuku” from Fukuchiyama. It’s a lively university festival featuring a variety of events and food stalls.

Fukkitsu Festival was first held in 2016, the year Fukuchiyama Public University opened. The name “Fukkitsu Festival” combines “kikyo” (balloon flower), the city flower of Fukuchiyama, which appeared frequently among the name suggestions, with the “fuku” from Fukuchiyama. It’s a lively university festival featuring a variety of events and food stalls.