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Japanese university events 2026

Entities: Akita Commercial High School · Jun Numata · University of Tokyo · Sophia University · Chemistry History Society

Overview

In late July 2026 Japanese higher‑education institutions began issuing detailed notices about upcoming activities. Kyoto University warned against unauthorized use of its campus for an Open Campus event, while the Chemistry History Society announced its annual meeting at the University of Tokyo. Within days, additional schools and universities released their own schedules: Akita City Commercial High School held an entrance ceremony in April; Nihon University opened pre‑registration for a July open‑campus program; and Sophia University announced a spring graduation ceremony slated for March 2027. The snapshots together trace a rollout of diverse academic events across Japan’s universities and secondary schools during the 2026 academic year.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Akita City Commercial High School held its 2026 (Reiwa 8) entrance ceremony on 8 April 2026. (e926d98b-f1c3-4e0e-9e5b-540bf1065c05)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor Jun Numata attended the Akita Commercial High School entrance ceremony. (e926d98b-f1c3-4e0e-9e5b-540bf1065c05)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Principal Kaori Takadaya urged new students to develop character and coexist with diverse people. (e926d98b-f1c3-4e0e-9e5b-540bf1065c05)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nihon University Commerce opened pre‑registration for its open campus on 24 June 2026. (d6e6794a-43d8-4d60-9b2b-6d34bb5a460b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Nihon University open campus will be held on 18‑19 July 2026 with reservation‑only attendance. (d6e6794a-43d8-4d60-9b2b-6d34bb5a460b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Activities at the open campus include faculty briefings, exam explanations, graduate‑school info, trial classes, CPA alumni lecture and dormitory tours. (d6e6794a-43d8-4d60-9b2b-6d34bb5a460b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sophia University will hold its spring 2026 graduation ceremony on 26 March 2027 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A. (38b8b104-b05c-4deb-8f83-af97f03fa730)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Each graduate at Sophia University may bring up to two accompanying adults; parents and guardians are otherwise excluded. (38b8b104-b05c-4deb-8f83-af97f03fa730)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Akita City Commercial High School held its Reiwa 8 entrance ceremony on 8 April 2026. (e926d98b-f1c3-4e0e-9e5b-540bf1065c05)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ceremony was attended by Akita City mayor Jun Numaya and 209 new students. (e926d98b-f1c3-4e0e-9e5b-540bf1065c05)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nihon University College of Commerce began accepting pre‑registration for its 2026 open campus on 24 July 2026, for events on 18‑19 July 2026. (d6e6794a-43d8-4d60-9b2b-6d34bb5a460b)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The open campus requires advance reservation, limited capacity, and offers department briefings, graduate‑school information, trial classes, a CPA career talk, and a dormitory tour. (d6e6794a-43d8-4d60-9b2b-6d34bb5a460b)

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Japanese schools and universities hold 2026 entrance, open campus and graduation ceremonies
In 2026 Japanese schools held key events: Akita Commercial High School’s entrance ceremony on 8 April, Nihon University’s open campus reservation opened 24 July for 18‑19 July sessions, and Sophia University’s
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Japanese Universities Announce 2026 Campus Events and Academic Conferences
Kyoto University warned against unauthorized activities at its 2026 Open Campus, while the Chemistry History Society set dates, program details, and fees for its 2026 annual meeting at the University of Tokyo.

Sources

akisho.ed.jp · applenet.jp · axis.or.jp · bus.nihon-u.ac.jp · kagakushi.org · kulttuurimedia.fi · kurume-nct.ac.jp · piloti.sophia.ac.jp