Paco Padilla to perform at Sister City Plaza
Paco Padilla, famous folk singer from our sister city Tlaquepaque, Mexico, will arrive in Springfield for a special performance at the dedication ceremony for the new Sister Cities Plaza. The…
Quiet Moments during the Japanese Fall Festival
With all the excitement of performances, games, and crafts at the Japanese Fall Festival, it sometimes is forgotten that there are many quiet, beautiful, and touching moments during the festival. Here's a photo gallery of quiet moments captured by the camera of artist Russ RuBert...
Japanese Fall Festival opening night
The annual kids parade, taiko and ballet performances, and festival dances highlighted the opening night of the Japanese Fall Festival. After that as the evening cooled down and dusk fell, hundreds of candles were lit for the beautiful candle light walks. Check out our photo gallery here...
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...
Japanese Fall Festival – Call for Local Artists and Vendors!
The weekend following Labor Day each September, the Springfield Sister Cities Association hosts the Annual Japanese Fall Festival in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden.
Coming soon – 15th Annual Japanese Fall Festival
This year's Japanese Fall Festival will be held September 10-12 in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. We will be honored with the performances by our delegation from our sister…
Kellsworth fundraiser at Lindbergh’s
Performing together for the first time again after seven years, this local group of balladeers presents an Irish concert for the benefit of the cultural exchange program of Springfield Sister Cities Association recorded in HD at historic Lindberg's on Commercial Street.
Kellswater Benefit Concert
Performing together for the first time again, after seven years, this local group of balladeers presents and Irish concert for the benefit of the cultural exchange program of Springfield Sister…