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Read more about the article Dallas Jones selected to perform in Japan; concert fundraiser on July 23

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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Read more about the article Springfield Sister Cities launches crowdfunding campaign to build endowment for travel scholarships

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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Read more about the article Giving Tuesday: Help us reach more people with our mission

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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Read more about the article Give culture this Give Ozarks!

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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Read more about the article Support peace and cultural understanding this Giving Tuesday

Support peace and cultural understanding this Giving Tuesday

Now as much as ever, our world needs peace and understanding between all people. COVID-19 demonstrated just how connected we all are, yet our world and nation remains divided in…

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Giving Tuesday Now

We're participating in Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of unity and giving in response to the recent unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. The majority of our funds come from…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 messages of hope and friendship

COVID-19 messages of hope and friendship

Sharing COVID-19 messages of hope and friendship between Springfield's sister cities of Isesaki, Japan and Tlaquepaque, Mexico.

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Read more about the article Wishing you peace this holiday season

Wishing you peace this holiday season

From all of us at Springfield Sister Cities, may you enjoy peace and understanding this holiday season.

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Read more about the article Emily Denniston named one of SBJ’s 20 Most Influential Women

Emily Denniston named one of SBJ’s 20 Most Influential Women

Our long-time Board member and current Secretary, Emily Denniston, was named as one of Springfield Business Journal's 20 Most Influential Women of 2018! Emily is being recognized for her hard work…

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Read more about the article Jan Fisk receives prestigious ATHENA Award

Jan Fisk receives prestigious ATHENA Award

Our Board member, Councilwoman Jan Fisk, was honored on March 8 with the ATHENA Award presented by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The award is named after the Greek…

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2026 Events

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 28, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival
Saturday April 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Spring Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

30th annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
TBD

Fall Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 16

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Saturday, Oct. 31

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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