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Read more about the article Isesaki Summer Festival at Greenwood on August 9

Isesaki Summer Festival at Greenwood on August 9

Students from our sister city Isesaki, Japan will host a “Isesaki Summer Festival” at Greenwood School on Friday, August 9 at 630 p.m. These students visiting Springfield for the two-week…

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Read more about the article Japanese Culture Night at Greenwood

Japanese Culture Night at Greenwood

Students from our sister city Isesaki, Japan will host a “Japan Culture Night” at Greenwood School Friday, May 31 at 630 p.m. These students visiting Springfield for the two-week Global…

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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 Japanese Movies at The Moxie

Japanese Movies at The Moxie

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a foodie's delight, obviously, and best seen either on a full stomach or with restaurant reservations immediately following. " - Ty Burr, Boston Globe We…

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Read more about the article Japanese Fall Festival Program and Map

Japanese Fall Festival Program and Map

Download a full program for the Japanese Fall Festival, September 9,10,11, 2011 here: Japanese-Fall-Festival-2011-PROGRAM

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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 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…

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Read more about the article Art Cards to Japan from Summit Preparatory School

Art Cards to Japan from Summit Preparatory School

Not only did The Summit Preparatory School kids raise a lot of money to send to Japan -- they also drew and painted original art cards, assisted and inspired by…

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Read more about the article Kellswater band performs at Isesaki Festival

Kellswater band performs at Isesaki Festival

First class travel experience to Isesaki for band members by Bob Stephens There is no travel as exciting and immersing as Sister Cities home stays. Instead of staying in anonymous,…

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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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