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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 Mayor McClure honors two Sister Cities champions, Mrs. Yuriko Mizumoto Scott and Paco Padilla

Mayor McClure honors two Sister Cities champions, Mrs. Yuriko Mizumoto Scott and Paco Padilla

Mayor Ken McClure recently recognized two long-time advocates of Springfield Sister Cities Association for their outstanding contributions to cultural exchange. Mayor McClure presented a proclamation to Mrs. Yuriko Mizumoto Scott…

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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 Experience Japanese and Mexican culture at the 2024 Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Experience Japanese and Mexican culture at the 2024 Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association hosts the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival presented by the Musgrave Foundation on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical…

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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…

Continue ReadingSumo wrestlers battle it out at the Sister Cities Japanese Fall Festival
Read more about the article Celebrate culture at the 2023 Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Celebrate culture at the 2023 Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival

Springfield Sister Cities Association hosts the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave.,…

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Read more about the article Valentine’s Romance in the Garden welcomes third wheels

Valentine’s Romance in the Garden welcomes third wheels

Friends of the Garden presents a Valentine’s Day-themed Romance in the Garden event on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden…

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Read more about the article Gardens Aglow cancelled Sat., Dec. 28

Gardens Aglow cancelled Sat., Dec. 28

Gardens Aglow is cancelled Sat., Dec. 28 due to inclement weather. Thank you for a great season! Bring the whole family to walk Gardens Aglow, a botanical-themed light festival in…

Continue ReadingGardens Aglow cancelled Sat., Dec. 28
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 Japanese Fall Festival Sept. 8-10, 2017

Japanese Fall Festival Sept. 8-10, 2017

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 5- 10 p.m. $10 Adult / $3 children 12 yrs. & under SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. $15 Adult / $3 children 12 yrs. & under…

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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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