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1 23rd Annual Friday - Sunday, September 7-9 Fri., 5-10 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. $7 Adult $3 children 12 yrs. & under $10 Adult $3 children 12 yrs. & under Sun., 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. $7 Adult $3 children 12 yrs. & under Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Springfield Botanical Gardens, 2400 S. Scenic Ave. PeaceThroughPeople.org

SCHEDULE of EVENTS Friday, September 7, 5-10 p.m. STAGE PERFORMANCES 5:15 p.m. Kizuna, interactive activities and traditional dance demonstrators 5:45 p.m. Uke 66, ukelele musicians who performed in Isesaki, Japan in 2017 6:10 p.

m. Candlelight Walk Saturday, September 8, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. STAGE PERFORMANCES 11:30 a.m. KiRa-KiRa Springfield, costume role play dancers 12 p.m. Tracy s Kenpo Karate, martial arts demonstrators 1 p.

m. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, drummers (performance followed by children s workshop) 5 p.m. Kizuna, interactive activities and traditional dance demonstrators 5:45 p.m. Taiki Hoshino, Judo demonstrator from Isesaki, Japan 6 p.

2 SCHEDULE of EVENTS Friday, September 7, 5-10 p.m. STAGE PERFORMANCES 5:15 p.m. Kizuna, interactive activities and traditional dance demonstrators 5:45 p.m. Uke 66, ukelele musicians who performed in Isesaki, Japan in :10 p.m. Opening Ceremony, featuring students from Springfield Public Schools 6:30 p.m. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, drummers 6:45 p.m. Karin Amano, storyteller 7 p.m. Minbuza, folk dancers 7:20 p.m. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, drummers Dusk-10 p.m. Candlelight Walk Saturday, September 8, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. STAGE PERFORMANCES 11:30 a.m. KiRa-KiRa Springfield, costume role play dancers 12 p.m. Tracy s Kenpo Karate, martial arts demonstrators 1 p.m. Taiki Hoshino, Judo demonstrator from Isesaki, Japan 1:30 p.m. Karin Amano, storyteller 2 p.m. Minbuza, folk dancers 2:30 p.m. The Shandies, eclectic musicians performing in Isesaki, Japan in :15 p.m. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, drummers (performance followed by children s workshop) 5 p.m. Kizuna, interactive activities and traditional dance demonstrators 5:45 p.m. Taiki Hoshino, Judo demonstrator from Isesaki, Japan 6 p.m. Karin Amano, storyteller 6:30 p.m. Minbuza, folk dancers 7 p.m. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, drummers 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cotton Kimono Try-On (Yukata Taiken) 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tea Café (Chadokoro) $5, no registration required Dusk-10 p.m. Candlelight Walk Ongoing Daily throughout the Festival Availability varies; please check posted schedules. Dr. Hiroshi Tada, top spinner (Koma-Mawashi) Souvenir and Snack Tent (Omiyage and Dagashi) Cultural Experience Tent (Nihon Bunka Taiken) Children s Activity Area Vendors and Artisans Concessions Sunday, September 9, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. STAGE PERFORMANCES 11:30 a.m. Tracy s Kenpo Karate, martial arts demonstrators 12:15 p.m. Taiki Hoshino, Judo demonstrator from Isesaki, Japan 12:30 p.m. Springfield Cosplay, costume role play demonstrators 1 p.m. Minbuza, folk dancers 1:30 p.m. Karin Amano, storyteller 2 p.m. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, drummers 3 p.m. The Creek Rocks, acoustic musicians who just returned from performing in Isesaki, Japan 4 p.m. Kizuna, interactive activities and traditional dance demonstrators 4:30 p.m. Taiki Hoshino, Judo demonstrator from Isesaki, Japan 4:45 p.m. Springfield Cosplay, costume role play showcase and contest results 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cotton Kimono Try-On (Yukata Taiken) 12:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 1-3 p.m. Tea Café (Chadokoro) $5, no registration required

3 EXIT to Scenic Ave. Dog Water Station TEA CAFé COTTON KIMONO TRY-ON CHILDREN S ACTIVITY AREA Machiai Pagoda Waterfalls Springfield Cosplay Wisteria Island Pergola Dog Water Station ENTRANCE Jade Rock PERFORMANCE STAGE Moon Platform SOUVENIR AND SNACK TENT Browse souvenirs, festival t-shirts, and Japanese snacks and beverages. CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TENT Bonsai Creations Blue Crane Origami Bleacher Seating Tea House Tracy s Kenpo Karate MAKE A FACE Painting IACE Travel MSU Raku Peggy s Flowers Moon Bridge Master Gardeners ALL Anime Zig-zag Bridge FOOD COURT Springfield-Greene County Park Board Concessions Springfield Sertoma Dark Stone Coffee Gazebo Japanese Garden Pavilion & Restrooms Wedding Deck Meditation Sand Garden Paved trail Gravel path Stepping stones Wooden bridge

ABOUT the PERFORMERS Minbuza: Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York japanesefolkdance.

The Institute consists of two groups which perform, teach, and preserve authentic dances performed by ordinary working people of Japan.

interesting Japanese customs. Karin Amano japanesestoryteller.com Karin Amano was born near Mount Fuji in Japan s Shizuoka prefecture.

She performs in various capacities all around the world at locations including Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney World, Epcot s Japan Pavilion, and more.

Taiki Hoshino Taiki Hoshino is a 20-year-old delegate visiting Springfield from our sister city of Isesaki, Japan. He is highly trained in Judo, Japanese martial arts.

Louis Osuwa Taiko was founded in 1986 by Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi of Suwa, Japan, St. Louis sister city.

understanding between Japanese and American cultures. Tracy s Kenpo Karate tracyskenpo.

$Hiroshi Tada is a semi-retired mechanical engineer with years of university teaching experience and highly notable works in the field of fracture mechanics.$ He was born in Kyushu, Japan where he first became interested in koma-mawashi, the Japanese art of top spinning. Now an expert in the art, Dr.

He was born in Kyushu, Japan where he first became interested in koma-mawashi, the Japanese art of top spinning. Now an expert in the art, Dr.

Kizuna Japan America Friendship Group Kizuna Japan America Friendship Group is local to Springfield and works to create bonds between Japanese and American culture.

4 ABOUT the PERFORMERS Minbuza: Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York japanesefolkdance.org The Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York was founded in 1992 by Momo Suzuki to research, promote, and keep alive interest in traditional folk dances of Japan. The Institute consists of two groups which perform, teach, and preserve authentic dances performed by ordinary working people of Japan. Their professional Minbuza (folk dance) group introduces the culture, history, and spirit of Japan through authentic music, colorful costumes and props, and highlights of interesting Japanese customs. Karin Amano japanesestoryteller.com Karin Amano was born near Mount Fuji in Japan s Shizuoka prefecture. She began entertaining at the age of 3 and is highly trained in karate and Japanese traditional dancing, acting, and singing. She performs in various capacities all around the world at locations including Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney World, Epcot s Japan Pavilion, and more. In her performances, Karin uses stylized movements and plays multiple roles simultaneously to convey Japanese folk tales, children s stories, or mythology. Taiki Hoshino Taiki Hoshino is a 20-year-old delegate visiting Springfield from our sister city of Isesaki, Japan. He is highly trained in Judo, Japanese martial arts. Taiki is pleased to travel so far to demonstrate the art and his skills for Springfield audiences. St. Louis Osuwa Taiko stltaiko.com St. Louis Osuwa Taiko was founded in 1986 by Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi of Suwa, Japan, St. Louis sister city. The group studies, develops, promotes, performs, and teaches taiko, the art of Japanese ensemble drumming, in order to preserve and contribute to the art while fostering an understanding between Japanese and American cultures. Tracy s Kenpo Karate tracyskenpo.net Tracy s Kenpo Karate is Springfield s original, authentic, and traditional kenpo studio. Chief Instructor Anthony Verburgt is a ninth-degree black belt and a direct student of Great Grandmaster Al Tracy. Dr. Hiroshi Tada Dr. Hiroshi Tada is a semi-retired mechanical engineer with years of university teaching experience and highly notable works in the field of fracture mechanics. He was born in Kyushu, Japan where he first became interested in koma-mawashi, the Japanese art of top spinning. Now an expert in the art, Dr. Tada masterfully spins tops combining elements of yo-yo, juggling, magic, and humor. Kizuna Japan America Friendship Group Kizuna Japan America Friendship Group is local to Springfield and works to create bonds between Japanese and American culture. Kizuna means bonds in Japanese. The group facilitates Japanese culture workshops on tea ceremonies, traditional dances, activities, exercises, kids games, and more. Springfield Cosplay facebook.com/sgfcosplay Springfield Cosplay was formed during the 2015 Japanese Fall Festival and works to connect cosplayers of all ages and skill levels with one another. Cosplay stands for costume role play, an art that originated in Japan. Visit their booth to sign up for the Cosplay Showcase or Cosplay Contest. KiRa-KiRa Springfield facebook.com/springfieldidols KiRa-KiRa Springfield is a local cosplay group which performs cover dance routines, particularly dance routines from the popular Japanese series, Love Live! Uke 66 facebook.com/uke66 Uke 66 is a performing and teaching duo made up of Dr. Rick and Karen Maxson. They support the growing ukulele community in the Midwest particularly through teaching grown-ups how to play. They traveled to our sister city of Isesaki, Japan in 2017 to perform in Isesaki s Summer Festival. The Creek Rocks thecreekrocks.com The Creek Rocks is a performing duo made up of Mark Bilyeu and Cindy Woolf. Their signature is a deep Ozark sound. They traveled to our sister city of Isesaki, Japan last month to perform in Isesaki s Summer Festival. The Shandies facebook.com/springfieldshandies The Shandies is a performing duo made up of Shannon Stine and Natalie Wlodarczyk. They play an eclectic mix of folk, pop, country, and rock with an Ozarks twist. They will travel to our sister city of Isesaki, Japan in 2019 to perform in Isesaki s Summer Festival.

ABOUT the JAPANESE FALL FESTIVAL Brought to the community by Springfield Sister Cities

highlighting Springfield s 32-year-old sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan.

Cultural Experience Tent (Nihon Bunka Taiken) Brought to you in partnership with

printing, and other activities like origami and calligraphy.

Experience an authentic tea ceremony in the beautiful tea house.

of the ceremony. Ceremonies last about 30 minutes.

Activity Area Brought to you by Kazumi Holcomb s Japanese language classes at Kickapoo

Cotton Kimono Try-On (Yukata Taiken) Brought to you by Kizuna Japan America Friendship

Enjoy the same matcha tea and candy served in authentic tea ceremonies for only $5 (cash

Souvenir and Snack Tent (Omiyage and Dagashi) Browse souvenirs, festival t-shirts, and

Candlelight Walk Stroll the garden pathways lit by hundreds of torches as soft Japanese

Each year, a delegation of Isesaki citizens travels to Springfield to contribute to the

In response, Springfield sends a local group to perform at Isesaki s summer festival

5 ABOUT the JAPANESE FALL FESTIVAL Brought to the community by Springfield Sister Cities Association, the Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield s 32-year-old sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan. The festival itself is now in its 23rd year. Cultural Experience Tent (Nihon Bunka Taiken) Brought to you in partnership with Springfield Regional Arts Council Try your hand at gyotaku, the Japanese art of fish printing, and other activities like origami and calligraphy. Tea Ceremonies (Chanoyu) Brought to you by Kizuna Japan America Friendship Club Experience an authentic tea ceremony in the beautiful tea house. Space is very limited; tickets must be purchased for $10 at the Souvenir Tent on the day of the ceremony. Ceremonies last about 30 minutes. Tea Café (Chadokoro) Brought to you by Kizuna Japan America Friendship Club Children s Activity Area Brought to you by Kazumi Holcomb s Japanese language classes at Kickapoo High School Participate in traditional Japanese games and crafts designed for children. Cotton Kimono Try-On (Yukata Taiken) Brought to you by Kizuna Japan America Friendship Club Choose from a selection of yukata, cotton kimonos, to try on with assistance. Enjoy the same matcha tea and candy served in authentic tea ceremonies for only $5 (cash only). Souvenir and Snack Tent (Omiyage and Dagashi) Browse souvenirs, festival t-shirts, and Japanese snacks and beverages. Candlelight Walk Stroll the garden pathways lit by hundreds of torches as soft Japanese music fills the air. Each year, a delegation of Isesaki citizens travels to Springfield to contribute to the festival through demonstrations and interactions with attendees. In response, Springfield sends a local group to perform at Isesaki s summer festival each year. These groups also make an appearance at the Japanese Fall Festival. Sister Cities shares half the proceeds from the Japanese Fall Festival with the Japanese Stroll Garden Committee which was formed in partnership with Friends of the Garden. These funds are allocated to the SpringfieldGreene County Park Board to maintain and enhance the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. The remaining proceeds benefit Sister Cities cultural programs which further its mission of Peace through People.

ABOUT SPRINGFIELD SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION Springfield Sister Cities Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the people of Springfield and the people of similar cities in

Springfield has two sister cities: the first relationship was established with Isesaki, Japan on July 18, 1986; the second was established with Tlaquepaque, Mexico on June 27, 2003.

6 ABOUT SPRINGFIELD SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION Springfield Sister Cities Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the people of Springfield and the people of similar cities in foreign nations acquire a consciousness of each other and understand each other as individuals, members of their community, and members of the global community. Springfield has two sister cities: the first relationship was established with Isesaki, Japan on July 18, 1986; the second was established with Tlaquepaque, Mexico on June 27, Springfield Sister Cities Association strives to facilitate peace through people by encouraging peace through understanding, welcoming and embracing unity within diversity, facilitating exchanges, and transforming distant locations into person-to-person relationships. Springfield, MO Tlaquepaque, Mexico Isesaki, Japan 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO Get Involved BECOME A MEMBER Join Sister Cities today and become a member of the internationally conscious community in Springfield. Your membership supports cultural understanding and it grants you free admission to the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden and special events like the Japanese Fall Festival. Student $5 (free admission for 1) Individual $25 (free admission for 1) Family $50 (free admission for 4) Supporting $100 (free admission for 6) TRAVEL Sister Cities leads multiple trips to Springfield s sister cities each year. Travelers act as ambassadors for Springfield and benefit from unique experiences beyond the reach of ordinary travelers. Upcoming trips: Isesaki and Tokyo* Monday-Monday, October 22-29, 2018 Tlaquepaque and Central Mexico* Sunday-Sunday, February 3-10, 2019 Tlaquepaque Thursday-Wednesday, February 14-20, 2019 *Organized in partnership with Friends of the Garden. HOST Delegations of ambassadors from our sister cities visit Springfield every year, and Sister Cities relies on hospitable Springfieldians of all kinds to house them or simply show them around for a day. VOLUNTEER Join the Sister Cities volunteer base to contribute to the mission of Peace through People in a hands-on manner. Events like the Japanese Fall Festival would not be possible without volunteers. SPONSOR Sister Cities relies on sponsorship income from the community to allow us to continue providing cultural programming like the Japanese Fall Festival. Sponsorship provides a wide variety of benefits throughout the year and contributes to the quality of life in the area.

7 Thank You Sponsors Tom and Kim Prater Thank You Partners PeaceThroughPeople.org

Saturday, September 24 TH, 2016 Downtown Lexington Japan Summer Festival Sponsorship Package

Saturday, September 24 TH, 2016 Downtown Lexington 2016 Japan Summer Festival Sponsorship Package Kentucky Japan Summer Festival OVERVIEW T HE JAPAN SUMMER FESTIVAL is Kentucky s largest Japanese Festival,