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Joe Dillstrom selected to perform at Isesaki festival

Springfield, MO – The Springfield Sister Cities Association has selected musician Joe Dillstrom to represent Springfield with his American-inspired musical influences in country and western, blues, jazz and roots at…

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Spring 2025 Gigs in the Garden concert lineup

Gigs in the Garden, a free outdoor concert series, returns for three Sundays in May with a varied lineup of Ozarks performers in the beautiful setting of the Springfield Botanical…

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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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Learn Japanese for Travelers in 8-week MSU course

We are delighted to share that Yudai Sanada, who works with the SSCA on all aspects of our long-standing relationship with Isesaki, Japan, will teach an eight-week course at Missouri…

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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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Molly Healey selected to perform in Japan; concert fundraiser August 9

Springfield Sister Cities Association selected local musician Molly Healey to serve as an ambassador and featured performer in Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki, Japan this September. In this prestigious position,…

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Dallas Jones selected to perform in Japan; concert fundraiser on July 23

Springfield Sister Cities Association selected local musician Dallas Jones to serve as an ambassador and featured performer in Springfield’s sister city of Isesaki, Japan this September. In this prestigious position,…

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Springfield Sister Cities launches crowdfunding campaign to build endowment for travel scholarships

Springfield Sister Cities Association is one of 10 nonprofit organizations selected by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to participate in an endowment match challenge. If Sister Cities can crowdfund…

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Giving Tuesday: Help us reach more people with our mission

Springfield Sister Cities promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation between the people of Springfield, Mo. and of its sister cities: Isesaki, Japan (since 1986) and Tlaquepaque, Mexico (since…

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Give culture this Give Ozarks!

We're participating in Give Ozarks Day: Rally for Recovery, an online giving day event on Wednesday, March 24, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Along with more than 150 area…

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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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