Kellswater band performs at Isesaki Festival
First class travel experience to Isesaki for band members by Bob Stephens There is no travel as exciting and immersing as Sister Cities home stays. Instead of staying in anonymous,…
Supercharge Wins Service Award, Sings “Lump”
Update: SuperCharge will not be going to Isesaki in August, 2011. Please see their statement regarding cancellation and donations towards this trip. George, Ben, Brock & Sam of Supercharge were…
Boy Band Heads to Isesaki
and needs your help! Update: SuperCharge will not be going to Isesaki in August, 2011. Please see their statement regarding cancellation and donations towards this trip. The band Supercharge will…
Help Supercharge go to Japan!
Update: SuperCharge will not be going to Isesaki in August, 2011. Please see their statement regarding cancellation and donations towards this trip. Supercharge, a popular band of Springfield 12-to-14-year- olds,…
Paco Padilla to perform at Sister City Plaza
Paco Padilla, famous folk singer from our sister city Tlaquepaque, Mexico, will arrive in Springfield for a special performance at the dedication ceremony for the new Sister Cities Plaza. The…
Quiet Moments during the Japanese Fall Festival
With all the excitement of performances, games, and crafts at the Japanese Fall Festival, it sometimes is forgotten that there are many quiet, beautiful, and touching moments during the festival. Here's a photo gallery of quiet moments captured by the camera of artist Russ RuBert...
Japanese Fall Festival opening night
The annual kids parade, taiko and ballet performances, and festival dances highlighted the opening night of the Japanese Fall Festival. After that as the evening cooled down and dusk fell, hundreds of candles were lit for the beautiful candle light walks. Check out our photo gallery here...
Isesaki Delegation visits Springfield for Fall Festival
For the first time in over a year, Springfield welcomes a cultural delegation from Isesaki, Japan for the Japanese Fall Festival. At the festival they will be performing tea ceremony, ikebana (Japanese flower-arranging), a kimono fashion show, and tradition Japanese festival dances.
Japanese Fall Festival Schedule of Events
Friday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday September 11, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. see the full schedule here...
Extending Your Family Globally
Whether coming or going, home hosting is a great experience. This year, my wife and I have had the experience of both...