Learn from Japanese middle schoolers at the Isesaki Summer Festival

Friday, August 9 from 6:30pm-8pm Missouri State University's Plaster Student Union 1110 E. Madison St., Springfield, Mo. Middle school students from our sister city of Isesaki, Japan visit Springfield each…

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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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May 5th Cinco de Mayo Party sponsored by Sister Cities and Friends of the Zoo!

Friends of the Zoo and Springfield Sister Cities Association have joined together to host the inaugural Cinco de Mayo party!  This event will be at Farmers Park in Springfield, MO…

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Nijo Castle, Kyoto

April 4th – Information Meeting for Fall Trip to Japan

Japan Trip Meeting Thursday, April 4th 4:00 p.m. Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 202 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy. This is for everyone interested in finding out more information on…

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Japanese Movies at The Moxie

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a foodie's delight, obviously, and best seen either on a full stomach or with restaurant reservations immediately following. " - Ty Burr, Boston Globe We…

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