Friends of the Garden trip to Tlaquepaque
February 5-12, 2018 $2,900 per person Please join us and Friends of the Garden (FOG) for a trip to our sister city in Tlaquepaque, Mexico! Enjoy accommodations at a beautiful boutique…
Cindy Jobe honored with prestigious Ozzie Award
Our Executive Director, Cindy Jobe, received the prestigious Individual Ozzie Award at the Flights of Fancy ceremony held at the Springfield-Branson National Airport on Saturday, October 14. The Ozzie Awards…
Thank you for a great Taste 2017!
The 2017 Taste of Tlaquepaque event was one of the best yet thanks to a great guest list and some amazing partnerships! The fundraiser was held on Friday, October 13…
Mexican Delegation Visits Springfield
Thursday-Tuesday, October 12-17, 2017 We had a fabulous weekend promoting our mission of "peace through people" with our friends visiting Springfield from Tlaquepaque, Mexico! The seven delegates arrived at the…
Tacos and Tunes
Monday, October 16 from 10:30am-Noon Central Bank and Central Trust Parking Lot 3333 S. National Ave. Join us for a free concert by the band visiting Springfield from our sister…
Isesaki 30th Anniversary Dedication
Tree Planting Ceremony Saturday, October 28 at 10am Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Please join us and our friends from Isesaki for a tree planting ceremony and dedication of the 30th…
Taste of Tlaquepaque
"Dia de los Muertos" Day of the Dead Friday, October 13, 2017 at 6pm Oasis Convention Center Please join us and our friends from Tlaquepaque for a unique and respectful celebration…
’17 Japanese Fall Festival a success!
Thank you so much to everyone that made the 22nd annual Japanese Fall Festival a success! We could not do it without each and every one of you! The 2017 event featured…
Japan Culture Night — June 2, 2017
Japan Night is a cultural fair presented by students from Springfield’s Sister City in Isesaki, Japan. It is free, family friendly, and open to the public. There will be interactive games,…
Japanese Exchange Students Present Free Concert — May 30, 5:30 p.m.
Nearly 100 Japanese high school exchange students visit Springfield in late May, early June, highlighting the Springfield Sister Cities Association's three-decade relationship with Isesaki, Gunman Prefecture, Japan. As a part…