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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival brings kendama performers and magic storyteller to Springfield

Japanese Fall Festival brings kendama performers and magic storyteller to Springfield

Springfield Sister Cities Association, in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, proudly presents the 24th annual Japanese Fall Festival on Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, 2019, in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese…

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Read more about the article Impacts of a one-day cultural exchange

Impacts of a one-day cultural exchange

The idea of meaningful cultural exchange occurring in one day sounds crazy. But, that’s the goal of the Isesaki Global Leadership Academy host day. It’s not as tough as you…

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Read more about the article Free kimono seminar presented by Mika Logan

Free kimono seminar presented by Mika Logan

Cultural Traditions: Kimono Seminar Saturday, July 27 from 10:30am-11:30am Christian County Library's Ozark Branch 1005 N. 4th Ave., Ozark, MO One of our long-time, dedicated volunteers, Mika Logan, will discuss…

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Read more about the article Call for Vendors: Japanese Fall Festival 2019

Call for Vendors: Japanese Fall Festival 2019

Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, 2019 The Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan (formed in 1986). Each year, a delegation…

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Read more about the article 120 Isesaki students visit Springfield, enjoy time with day hosts

120 Isesaki students visit Springfield, enjoy time with day hosts

120 students and 10 teachers from Yotsuba School in our sister city of Isesaki, Japan visited Springfield from Saturday, May 25-Monday, June 3, 2019 to participate in Missouri State University's…

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Read more about the article Grupo Musical Canela Concert at C-Street Market

Grupo Musical Canela Concert at C-Street Market

Saturday, June 8 from 10am-11am (weather permitting) at C-Street Market 321 E. Commercial St. (corner of Commercial and Jefferson) FREE Join us at the C-Street City Market for a free…

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Read more about the article June Jam Session featuring Grupo Musical Canela and Enrique Ortiz

June Jam Session featuring Grupo Musical Canela and Enrique Ortiz

Friday, June 7 from 5:45pm-7:45pm at Shuffle 2550 S. Campbell Ave., Ste, 800, Springfield $20 cover at the door, cash or card Join us for a jam session with Grupo…

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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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Read more about the article Free Gigs in the Garden concert series brings music to the Springfield Botanical Gardens

Free Gigs in the Garden concert series brings music to the Springfield Botanical Gardens

Central Bank and Central Trust present Gigs in the Garden, a free concert series at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays in May of 2019 at the Peace through People Pavilion located…

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Read more about the article Celebrate Springfield’s sister cities at our Annual Celebration

Celebrate Springfield’s sister cities at our Annual Celebration

Join us on Saturday, May 4 at 6pm to celebrate Springfield's sister city relationships with Tlaquepaque, Mexico and Isesaki, Japan at The Davis House, 5780 S. Farm Road 141, Springfield,…

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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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