About Us

The Icho Festival is an annual university festival held at the University of Osaka from late April to early May. It is organized for a variety of purpose, such as to celebrate the university’s founding, to welcome new students, promote interaction with students and faculty and staff, and to strengthen connections with the local community. Its origins back to before the 1950s, when various events such as athletic competitions and garden parties were held as part of the university’s anniversary celebrations and new student welcoming activities. The name “Icho Festival” has been in use since 1963.

During the festival, more than 100 events of students take place, along with activities such as laboratory open houses hosted by different faculties. Visitors can experience the energy of the University of Osaka students and enjoy a rare opportunity to explore the university’s facilities and academic achievements firsthand.

At the Toyonaka Campus, events organized by student groups are divided into the following categories.

Indoor

The Indoor Booth Area features a wide range of activities organized by the University of Osaka clubs and student groups, including performances, exhibitions, interactive experiences, and sales, all held inside classrooms across campus. More than half of the events at the Icho Festival take place in this area, where around 80 groups showcase their unique talents and passions.Curious about what kinds of clubs exist at the University of Osaka? Wondering what students here are passionate about in their daily lives? Step inside and find out. Every classroom door you open reveals a new and exciting side of the University of Osaka waiting to be discovered.

Outdoor

This refers to performances, exhibitions, and other events held outdoors—such as in front of Building C. Its biggest draw is the fantastic open-air atmosphere! You will find dynamic stage performances under the blue sky and interactive events that will make you want to stop and join in as you walk by. Make this your first stop when you arrive at the festival! Just by casually dropping by, you can fully experience the vibrant energy of the University of Osaka. Please check the map for detailed event locations.

Rallies

You can go around rally checkpoints not only to enjoy stamp rallies and quiz rallies, but it will be also an amazing opportunity to see new and unexpected events!

Stalls

Stalls will be selling all types of goodies you're looking for, and of course it is the bestway to experience for yourself how lively the university of Osaka's student clubs are!

Stage

You can see stage performances like live music, dance and more others on the stage Sora and Kanade.

Sora will be offering you various and dynamic performances like dances and it is sure that you will be amazed by it!!

The full scale equipment of music, light and smoke make Kanade tell the club‘s enthusiasm to the spectators and to the main street.

Feel free to come and watch! Look at the timetable for specific information.

At the Icho Festival, in addition to events organized by student groups, laboratory open houses are also held. These take place at various faculties on both the Toyonaka and Suita Campuses, where visitors can explore laboratories and research activities that are not usually open to the public. It is a valuable opportunity to experience a part of the research and experiments conducted at the University of Osaka.

Icho Fes is organized by The University of Osaka Festival Committee. To know more about us, visit tyuujitu.com.

We look forward to your visit!