After the Osaka-Kansai Expo, it’s time for the 103rd Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Festival Image
URL: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, National University Corporation Press Release: October 22, 2025 After the Osaka-Kansai Expo, it’s time for the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies’ 103rd Foreign Studies Festival. The 184-day Osaka-Kansai Expo recently came to a close, and many people are probably feeling nostalgic. While the excitement of the Expo has yet to die down, a one-of-a-kind school festival, created by each and every student, is about to begin. The next time you want to experience the world, it’s the Gaigo Festival! We look forward to seeing you at the event over the five-day period from Thursday, November 20th to Monday, November 24th, 2025 (national holiday).
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/162518/18/162518-18-a521086be3769ba47f9c2ae5257896e8-1500×1071.jpg “Language Drama” – plays performed in the student’s major language Tokyo University of Foreign Studies’ school festival, the Gaigo Festival, is usually attended by approximately 40,000 people. The Gaigo Festival is a one-of-a-kind campus festival with a rich international flavor. First-year students set up “restaurants” representing the approximately 30 countries and regions where they are studying, serving authentic cuisine. Second-year students also perform “language plays” using their major language, creating everything from subtitles to sound. Other planned events include trying on traditional costumes from around the world, reading picture books in foreign languages, and introducing cultures. Students studying various languages and regions will be involved in a variety of events unique to a university of foreign languages. The festival also serves as a forum for academic presentations, where TUFS students can share their everyday learning. 103rd Foreign Language Festival Project Overview Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 – November 24, 2025 (Monday, national holiday) *No advance reservations are required for admission. Venue: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Fuchu Campus and Gaigosai Official Website GAIGOSAI WEB (https://gaigosai.com/)・Gaigo Festival Official YouTube Channel Organizer: 103rd Gaigosai Executive Committee Catchphrase: “The day the world comes closer together” Specific plans to be implemented are as follows. 〇Restaurant This is one of the two main events of the Gaigosai Festival, where first-year students will set up “restaurants” serving dishes from the countries and regions of their majors. You can experience food and drinks (including alcohol) from around the world right here on the Fuchu campus, without actually having to travel abroad. Language Play Another highlight of the Foreign Language Festival is the “Language Play,” in which second-year students perform plays in their major languages. Beginning with the first “Lecture” in 1900, this event has a history of over 120 years, making it the longest-running event at the Gaigosai. It has been well-received every year. We also plan to stream some of the event on YouTube at a later date. 〇 Events planned for online implementation We will also be holding an online “Exam Candidate Consultation Session,” where you can receive exam advice from TUFS students. Those who live far away are also welcome to participate. 〇Other There will also be a “Let’s Try on Ethnic Costumes” event where parents and children can try on traditional costumes, and a “Face Painting” event where participants can paint the national flag on their faces and hands. We also have many events planned, such as performances and exhibitions by various clubs and organizations, that only TUFS students can realize. The TUFS Executive Committee also values connections with local residents and festival committees from other universities, and will deepen exchanges with them. 〇Regional Planning Gaigosai collaboration menus will be sold at restaurants around the Fuchu Campus (see below). Gaigosai original merchandise will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a limited-time menu, so please be sure to try it. 【Gaigosai Collaboration Menu Project Participating Stores】 • “Wine Bar Kakashi” (Address: 1F N Casablanca, 2-20-7 Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo) • “Kyoto-style Takoyaki Momiji” (Address: 2-22-7 Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo) • “Chinese Restaurant Beni” (Address: 2-13-3 Momijigaoka, Fuchu City, Tokyo) • “Dig Bowl Kichijoji” (Address: Jo-ji PLAZA B1F, 2-4-14 Kichijoji Honmachi, Musashino City, Tokyo) 〇Collaboration project with Hitotsubashi Festival Following on from last year, the collaboration project with Hitotsubashi
University’s school festival, “Hitotsubashi Festival,” will be held again this year. We are planning two collaborative videos by each school festival executive committee member. In addition, as a first for this year, we plan to display digital signage advertisements for the Gaigosai Festival at Keio Dentetsu Shinjuku Station for one week from Monday, November 10th to Sunday, November 16th. *The content of each event is subject to change. For the latest information, please check the official Gaigosai website GAIGOSAI WEB
(https://gaigosai.com/) and various social media accounts. Information about the 103rd Gaigosai Festival will be announced and updated as soon as it is ready. Reference [Gaigo Festival past award history] 2011: 3rd place in the School Festival Grand Prix, Energy Saving and Eco Encouragement Award 2012: MVP of the School Festival Grand Prix 2013: 3rd place in the School Festival Grand Prix 2014: School Festival Grand Prix MVP 2015: School Festival Grand Prix PR Video Award, 1st place in the Gourmet category, Best of School Festival Runner-up 2016: School Festival Grand Prix Unique Project Award, PR Video Award, 6th place, Best of School Festival Runner-up 2017: School Festival Grand Prix MVP, University/Student Original Project Award, International Exchange Project Award 2018: School Festival Grand Prix 3rd Place, Keio Electric Railway Award 2019: School Festival Grand Prix 2nd Place 2020 Our Online School Festival Video Category: Unique Award Poster Design Category: 1st Place Web Design Information Category: 1st Place 2021 Our Online School Festival Video Category: General Like Award 2023: 2nd Place, School Festival Grand Prix 2024: Giving Campaign 2024 EF Study Abroad Award
University name: National University Corporation Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Representative: President Nobuo Haruna Address: 3-11-1 Asahicho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-8534 URL: https://www.tufs.ac.jp/ Contact Information 103rd Gaigosai Festival Executive Committee Public Relations Office Email: koho.gaigosai@gmail.com GAIGOSAI WEB Contact page:https://gaigosai.com/contact/ For more information about this release