Tree planting honors 30 years of friendship with Isesaki
A tree planting ceremony was held at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden on the morning of Saturday, October 28, 2017. The tree was dedicated in honor of the 30th anniversary of…
Isesaki gardeners bring skills to Springfield
Five gardeners from Isesaki, Japan visited Springfield from Wednesday-Sunday, October 25-29, 2017 as part of the delegation to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Springfield and…
Japanese delegation visits Springfield
Wednesday-Sunday, October 25-29, 2017 We enjoyed a meaningful visit from friends from Isesaki, Japan who helped us celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Springfield and Isesaki.…
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…
’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…
Isesaki student picnic
Day Host Families needed for August 6, 2017
Hello Everyone! Almost 200 Isesaki students are visiting Springfield in 2017 for leadership and English camps. Are you able to show them some Ozarks hospitality as a one-day host family?…
Japan Night presented by Isesaki Students On June 3, 2016
At Greenwood Laboratory School 1024 E Harrison St Springfield, Missouri on the MSU campus June 3, 6:30-8 p.m. Japan Night is a cultural fair presented by students from Springfield's Sister…
Join the Sister Cities trip to Isesaki and Japan in 2016!
Be a part of a citizen delegation to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of our relationship with Isesaki! Travel date will begin Oct. 21, 2016. After several days in Isesaki,…