Springfield Sister Cities Association Accepting Donations for Japan Relief
After disasters the magnitude of what just happened in Japan with the earthquake and tsunami, folks want to give. Folks want to help in some way....
Kellswater band performs at Isesaki Festival
First class travel experience to Isesaki for band members by Bob Stephens There is no travel as exciting and immersing as Sister Cities home stays. Instead of staying in anonymous,…
Boy Band Heads to Isesaki
and needs your help! Update: SuperCharge will not be going to Isesaki in August, 2011. Please see their statement regarding cancellation and donations towards this trip. The band Supercharge will…
Help Supercharge go to Japan!
Update: SuperCharge will not be going to Isesaki in August, 2011. Please see their statement regarding cancellation and donations towards this trip. Supercharge, a popular band of Springfield 12-to-14-year- olds,…
Isesaki Delegation visits Springfield for Fall Festival
For the first time in over a year, Springfield welcomes a cultural delegation from Isesaki, Japan for the Japanese Fall Festival. At the festival they will be performing tea ceremony, ikebana (Japanese flower-arranging), a kimono fashion show, and tradition Japanese festival dances.
Japanese Fall Festival Schedule of Events
Friday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday September 11, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. see the full schedule here...
Extending Your Family Globally
Whether coming or going, home hosting is a great experience. This year, my wife and I have had the experience of both...
A Visit to Daiichi Junior High School
A Sister Cities Delegation traveling in February from Springfield, Missouri visits Daiichi Junior High School and receives a warm welcome. Watch the video to see a wide range of club activities...
Isesaki Daiichi JHS Band performs “Tequila”
A Sister Cities Delegation from Springfield, Missouri visits Dalichi Junior High School and receives a warm welcome including this surprise impromptu performance by the Dalichi JHS Band.
Nikko, Japan – SSCA Group photo at waterfall
Sometimes taking the perfect group photo is more of an art than science - especially if you have to be in it and can't see through the viewfinder.