Springfield Sister Cities

Discover the beauty and tranquility of Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden—a 7.5-acre oasis with winding paths, a moon bridge, a tea house, meditation garden, and beautiful traditional Japanese landscaping without leaving Springfield. A special time to visit is Sept. 11 to 13 during its 30th annual Japanese Fall Festival — featuring music, demonstrations and more reflecting Japanese culture. Learn more from Ozarks Alive. https://www.springfieldmo.org/blog/post/mizumoto-japanese-stroll-garden-springfield-sister-cities-offer-connections-with-culture/

Thank you, Ozarks Alive, for sharing the story and beautiful photos of the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and this weekend's festival!

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, Springfield Sister Cities offer connections with culture — Ozarks Alive The Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Springfield offers a way to connect with culture different than the Ozarks, but tied to it. In 1986, Springfield became sister cities with Isesaki, Japan. (Courtesy of Springfield Sister Cities/Aaron J. Scott)

⚽The FIFA World Cup may be over, but bright, fun bucket hats are still a hat of the summer. ⚽

Even without a daily dose of futbol, you can show your continued support for international friendship and culture (and get a bucket hat or t-shirt) by donating $25 or more to our Traveling Musician Fund to help Grupo musical Canela from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, travel in late September to Isesaki, Japan, with Springfield's citizen delegation. It's our effort to unite these three sister cities as we celebrate our 40th anniversary this year. 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 🇲🇽

📍The hats and t-shirts are available at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park gift shop.
⏳Summer hours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
📲 If you want to donate online, we'll fulfill your choice by mail.

https://peacethroughpeople.org/get-involved/donate/traveling-musician-fund/