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Meet New Board President Tim Robbins

Hello, ¡Hola!, Kon'nichiwa: As the new president of Springfield Sister Cities Association, I want to take a minute to share why this is such a special organization. Being an educator…

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Read more about the article Tokyo’s acrobatic Kendama duo performs at Springfield’s 28th Japanese Fall Festival

Tokyo’s acrobatic Kendama duo performs at Springfield’s 28th Japanese Fall Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board proudly present the 28th Japanese Fall Festival, happening Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, 2024, at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the…

Continue ReadingTokyo’s acrobatic Kendama duo performs at Springfield’s 28th Japanese Fall Festival
Read more about the article Sumo wrestlers battle it out at the Sister Cities Japanese Fall Festival

Sumo wrestlers battle it out at the Sister Cities Japanese Fall Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association, in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, proudly presents the 27th Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday, September 8-10, 2023, in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll…

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Read more about the article Sister Cities headlines Samurai Sword Soul at 26th Japanese Fall Festival

Sister Cities headlines Samurai Sword Soul at 26th Japanese Fall Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association, in partnership with the Springfield- Greene County Park Board, proudly presents the 26th Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday, September 9-11, 2022, in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese…

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Read more about the article Sister Cities celebrates 25th Japanese Fall Festival, features Japanese dance ensemble and magic storyteller

Sister Cities celebrates 25th Japanese Fall Festival, features Japanese dance ensemble and magic storyteller

Springfield Sister Cities Association, in partnership with the Springfield- Greene County Park Board, proudly presents the 25th Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday, September 10-12, 2021, in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese…

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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival cancelled; Sister Cities presents scaled-back Japanese Fall Mini Series

Japanese Fall Festival cancelled; Sister Cities presents scaled-back Japanese Fall Mini Series

Springfield Sister Cities Association’s annual Japanese Fall Festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the area, drawing thousands each year to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden for three days…

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Volunteer at the Japanese Fall Festival

The 24th annual Japanese Fall Festival takes place Friday-Sunday, September 6-8 at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. The festival…

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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival brings kendama performers and magic storyteller to Springfield

Japanese Fall Festival brings kendama performers and magic storyteller to Springfield

Springfield Sister Cities Association, in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, proudly presents the 24th annual Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, 2019, in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese…

Continue ReadingJapanese Fall Festival brings kendama performers and magic storyteller to Springfield
Read more about the article Call for Vendors: Japanese Fall Festival 2019

Call for Vendors: Japanese Fall Festival 2019

Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, 2019 The Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan (formed in 1986). Each year, a delegation…

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Read more about the article Isesaki, Japan delegate catches break during busy schedule for Japanese Fall Festival

Isesaki, Japan delegate catches break during busy schedule for Japanese Fall Festival

Every year, Isesaki, Japan sends delegates to participate in Springfield's Japanese Fall Festival. These delegates have a very busy schedule between appearing at Springfield Public Schools and the festival. They're…

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2025 Events

2025 Japan Trip Informational Meetings
10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Tue., April 1, 10am-7pm

Kite and Pinata Festival
Sat., Apr. 5, 11am-5pm
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Gigs in the Garden
First Three Sundays in May at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sun., May 18, 11:30am-2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Isesaki Global Leadership Academy
May
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

Isesaki Culture Exchange
August
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

29th Japanese Fall Festival
Fri., Sept. 5-Sun., Sept. 7
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Thu., Sept. 18-Mon., Sept. 29

Gigs in the Garden
Sundays in October at 2pm
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 10
Oasis Hotel and Convention Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Fri., Oct. 31, 10am-6pm

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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