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Learn about traveling to Japan with SSCA in fall 2025

SSCA will host three informational meetings for travelers interested in participating as cultural ambassadors for this year’s trip to sister city Isesaki, Japan, and several other cities. The meetings will…

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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 Springfield ambassadors enjoy visit to Tlaquepaque
The Tlaquepaque Chamber of Commerce hosted an official welcome for the Springfield delegation, including the traditional exchange of gifts and goodwill.

Springfield ambassadors enjoy visit to Tlaquepaque

The 15 citizens caught up with longtime friends and shared meals and music, including a special concert at Quinta Don Jose with Paco Padilla, Sheila Rios, Fernando Quintana and Grupo…

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Mingle with millions of monarchs in Mexico

Tlaquepaque and Central Mexico Tues., Feb. 4-Mon., Feb. 10, 2020 Total Cost: $2,900 (includes lodging, airfare, group activities, and most meals) Join us and Friends of the Garden for a…

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Read more about the article Giving Tuesday Continues: Travel Scholarship Fund

Giving Tuesday Continues: Travel Scholarship Fund

#PEACETHROUGHPEOPLE Springfield Sister Cities Association promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation — one individual, one community at a time. Sister Cities helps the Springfield community play an essential…

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Read more about the article Travel to Japan and experience culture through friendship and immersion

Travel to Japan and experience culture through friendship and immersion

Locations: Isesaki, Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Miyajima Dates: Sunday, October 27-Wednesday, November 6, 2019 Accommodations: Home stays and business class hotels Cost: $3,800 (includes airfare, lodging, most meals, ground transportation…

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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

Isesaki Global Leadership Academy
May
Missouri State University
Day Host Opportunities

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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