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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…

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Read more about the article Free kimono seminar presented by Mika Logan

Free kimono seminar presented by Mika Logan

Cultural Traditions: Kimono Seminar Saturday, July 27 from 10:30am-11:30am Christian County Library's Ozark Branch 1005 N. 4th Ave., Ozark, MO One of our long-time, dedicated volunteers, Mika Logan, will discuss…

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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 Grupo Musical Canela Concert at C-Street Market

Grupo Musical Canela Concert at C-Street Market

Saturday, June 8 from 10am-11am (weather permitting) at C-Street Market 321 E. Commercial St. (corner of Commercial and Jefferson) FREE Join us at the C-Street City Market for a free…

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Read more about the article June Jam Session featuring Grupo Musical Canela and Enrique Ortiz

June Jam Session featuring Grupo Musical Canela and Enrique Ortiz

Friday, June 7 from 5:45pm-7:45pm at Shuffle 2550 S. Campbell Ave., Ste, 800, Springfield $20 cover at the door, cash or card Join us for a jam session with Grupo…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Springfield’s sister cities at our Annual Celebration

Celebrate Springfield’s sister cities at our Annual Celebration

Join us on Saturday, May 4 at 6pm to celebrate Springfield's sister city relationships with Tlaquepaque, Mexico and Isesaki, Japan at The Davis House, 5780 S. Farm Road 141, Springfield,…

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Read more about the article Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Celebrate spring and culture at the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.,…

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Read more about the article Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens for Valentine’s Day events

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden opens for Valentine’s Day events

Friday Weather Update: 02/15/19 at 12:50pm The event will proceed as scheduled; Parks staff is keeping roadways, pathways and parking lots pertinent to the event treated and cleared. Join us…

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Read more about the article SOLD OUT | Taste of Tlaquepaque: A Night at the Cantina

SOLD OUT | Taste of Tlaquepaque: A Night at the Cantina

One of our most popular annual events, Taste of Tlaquepaque, sold out in July this year. We are extremely grateful to our valued sponsors and loyal volunteers who made it…

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Read more about the article Special performance by Seiran Chiba, Japanese calligrapher

Special performance by Seiran Chiba, Japanese calligrapher

Thursday, September 27 at 5:30pm ideaXfactory's outdoor stage 351 North Boonville Avenue World-renowned Japanese calligrapher and artist Seiran Chiba is in Springfield for a special performance of shodo (Japanese calligraphy)…

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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

2026 Tlaquepaque Trip Informational Meetings
9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 14
Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
5:30 p.m., Monday, June 16
Virtual – registration information on page

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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