In Japan, school festivals are an important
autumn event, whether at the primary, secondary, or university levels. Tohoku
University is no exception, and the students enjoy their festival a lot! This
year the school festival was held from November 3rd to the 5th
under the theme of “Link Tompei” (Tompei is a nickname for Tohoku University). 
Visitors, which included both students and
the general public, were able to sample a variety of food at stalls set up
around Kawauchi campus. There were art exhibitions, concerts, and various entertainment
provided by the students. The annual school festival is an opportunity for the
different student-organized clubs to publicize their activities, and for
students with hidden talents to perform in front of their peers.
The school festival also provides a chance
for the school’s cosplayers to show off the fruits of their labor. Cosplay
(costume play) is a hobby that has spread from Japan to other countries in
recent years. Cosplayers enjoy constructing hand-made costumes inspired by
their favorite manga, anime, or video games and wearing them out to public
events. It's not just a hobby; it's a way of life!
-FGL Staff