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Read more about the article Yotsuba Farewell Party and Japan Night

Yotsuba Farewell Party and Japan Night

Photos by Mika Logan - The farewell party at Greenwood for the Yotsuba Gakuen students from Isesaki, Japan was full of Japanese cultural activities. Students played Ayatori, a traditional girls'…

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Read more about the article Isesaki Students Welcomed at BBQ in Japanese Stroll Garden

Isesaki Students Welcomed at BBQ in Japanese Stroll Garden

Photos by Russ RuBert - During their August 2011 visit to Springfield, 22 Isesaki municipal junior high students stayed with host families in Springfield for the first time in four…

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Read more about the article Extending Your Family Globally

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...

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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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