The 27th Yagami Festival, organized by the Yagami Festival Executive Committee, was held at Yagami Campus over two days on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026. On Saturday, September 19, a new initiative, the Faculty of Science and Technology mock lecture titled "Polishing Individuality to Tackle Environmental Issues Together," was held. A large audience, including high school students, gathered for the lecture given by Professor Tomoaki Okuda of the Department of Applied Chemistry.
Due to an approaching typhoon, measures were taken on Sunday the 20th, such as shortening the event hours and canceling outdoor projects, including fireworks and stage programs. Nevertheless, the total number of visitors over both days reached 6,955.
Despite the unfortunate weather, the campus was very lively, with visitors seen cheering on stage performances and enjoying food stalls and various classroom projects organized by circles, laboratories, and international students. The Yagami Festival Executive Committee, wearing blue happi coats, also provided entertainment such as a haunted house, experimental experiences, and projection mapping.
We are publishing a comment from the Yagami Festival Executive Committee.
The 27th Yagami Festival was held over two days, Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20. This year, due to the approach of the large and strong Typhoon No. 25 to the Kanto region, we were forced to cancel outdoor projects and shorten the event hours on the second day, meaning we could not hold the festival in its intended complete form. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused to everyone who was looking forward to the event and to all the participating organizations that had spent so much time preparing for the day.
This year, the Yagami Festival was held under the theme "stargazer." This name was chosen with the wish that each committee member would pursue their ideal Yagami Festival, much like a dreamer who gazes at the stars and continues to chase their ideals.
We faced unprecedented challenges, such as being occupied with decisions on how to operate the second day until just before the event, as the typhoon's path and the forecast for rain and wind changed by the minute. Nevertheless, by making repeated decisions with the safety of visitors and stakeholders as our top priority, the Yagami Festival that all committee members built together was not only enjoyed by our guests but also served as a place of great growth for us.
Even on nights when the stars are hidden by clouds, they are still there. Although we could not bring everything to fruition this year, I believe that the days we spent looking up at our ideals were by no means in vain. We will certainly pass on the experience and regrets gained this year to the Yagami Festival from next year onward.
Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the local residents, university stakeholders, and all the visitors who supported us in holding the 27th Yagami Festival. We look forward to your continued support for the Yagami Festival in the coming years.
Nariaki Ito, Chairperson of the 27th Yagami Festival Executive Committee