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Read more about the article Taste of Tlaquepaque brings Mexican talent to Springfield to promote peace between cultures

Taste of Tlaquepaque brings Mexican talent to Springfield to promote peace between cultures

Springfield Sister Cities Association proudly presents Taste of Tlaquepaque: Viva Jalisco on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 7-10 p.m. at historic Firehouse No. 2, 101 E. Commercial St., Springfield, Mo.…

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Volunteer at the Japanese Fall Festival

The 24th annual Japanese Fall Festival takes place Friday-Sunday, September 6-8 at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in the Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, Mo. The festival…

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Read more about the article Host a Japanese Fall Festival delegate

Host a Japanese Fall Festival delegate

The Japanese Fall Festival brings Japanese artists and performers to Springfield to share their culture with the community. We are looking for hospitable Springfieldians like you to host them during…

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Read more about the article Learn from Japanese middle schoolers at the Isesaki Summer Festival

Learn from Japanese middle schoolers at the Isesaki Summer Festival

Friday, August 9 from 6:30pm-8pm Missouri State University's Plaster Student Union 1110 E. Madison St., Springfield, Mo. Middle school students from our sister city of Isesaki, Japan visit Springfield each…

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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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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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