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Read more about the article Isesaki Students visit MSU English Language Institute

Isesaki Students visit MSU English Language Institute

Over 100 high school junior/senior students are visiting Missouri State University for in late May-early June, 2013 from Springfield’s sister city in Isesaki, Japan. They will be here for about…

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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 30 Japanese Students will Perform at Obelisk Home during First Friday Art Walk

30 Japanese Students will Perform at Obelisk Home during First Friday Art Walk

Missouri State University's English Language Institute welcomes a group of 30 middle school students (6 boys and 24 girls) from Yotsuba Gakuen in Isesaki, Japan.  This is the first year…

Continue Reading30 Japanese Students will Perform at Obelisk Home during First Friday Art Walk

2026 Events

Spring Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Grupo Canela Springfield Tour
June 11-15

30th annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
Sept. 18-28

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

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 28, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

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

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
Through May 15
Botanical Center

Annual Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

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