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Read more about the article Lighting postpones the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival until Sunday, March 27

Lighting postpones the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival until Sunday, March 27

Update: The 2011 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival will kick off the opening of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., from 11 a.m.…

Continue ReadingLighting postpones the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival until Sunday, March 27
Read more about the article 2011 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival on March 27

2011 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival on March 27

Updated event: Sunday, March 27, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Nathanael Greene/Close Park 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, MO Come out and celebrate the…

Continue Reading2011 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival on March 27
Read more about the article Photos from 2010 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

Photos from 2010 Cherry Blossom Kite Festival

As part of our continuing partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, SSCA hosts the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival the last weekend in March every year to celebrate the season’s…

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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival opening night

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...

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Read more about the article Isesaki Delegation visits Springfield for Fall Festival

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.

Continue ReadingIsesaki Delegation visits Springfield for Fall Festival

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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