October 12-13: 55th Soka University Festival and 41st Swan Festival open to the public

The 55th Soka University Festival and the 41st Shiratori Festival will be open to the public on October 12th (Sunday) and 13th (Monday, public holiday).

The Executive Committee is currently preparing for the event with the following themes in mind:

Theme of the 55th Soka University Festival: "Let's come together! On the path of peace! Believe in one step, from today to tomorrow!"
Theme of the 41st Shiratori Festival: "Your smile will create a peaceful future."

The event will be packed with a variety of activities, including stages by various clubs, exhibitions by study groups and circles, food stalls, a symposium, and a "Soka Art Exhibition" that brings together the arts of Soka Integrated Education, including photography, paintings, and calligraphy.

The main events are as follows:

*Details about the opening ceremony and after-party will be announced on our website and social media at a later date.
*Information about other events will be posted on our website and social media as it becomes available.

Please come and see the results of the daily efforts and challenges of Soka University and Junior College students on this vibrant campus filled with youthful energy.
We look forward to seeing you at our school.

<<Important points to note when visiting the university>>
・Please come to the university by public transportation such as train or bus on the day.
*A special direct bus will be operated from JR Hachioji Station. Those using Keio Hachioji can use the regular bus. (Approximately 20 minutes)
- The university's parking lot has limited capacity and will be very crowded on the day of the event. If you come by car, you may have to wait a long time for guidance or you may not be able to park.
・Please refrain from getting on or off at any of the university gates in shuttle vehicles as this may cause congestion and accidents and is dangerous.

[55th Soka University Festival Homepage]
https://sites.google.com/soka-u.jp/55soudaisai

[55th Soka University Festival Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/55_soudaisai

[41st Swan Festival Homepage]
https://sites.google.com/soka-u.jp/swc-swansfes/

In addition, the Soka University Festival and Swan Festival will be held on Saturday, October 11th, the day before the general public opening.
We are looking for elementary, junior high, and high school students to attend the event, so please apply (first come, first served).
https://www.soka.ac.jp/events/2025/08/0813-1/