I took my kids to this last year and we all enjoyed it. The Japanese Stroll Garden is really nice if you've never visited it. Close Park Gardens and the Master Gardener Display Garden is in the same park/area and also nice to visit.
I copied this from the pdf:
Aug. 17, 2009
News Release
For Immediate Release
The Springfield Sister Cities Association, with support from the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, will host the 14th annual Japanese Fall Festival on Friday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 13, in the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave with special performances seen at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
The three-day festival runs from 5:30 Â 10 p.m., Friday night, and 11 a.m. Â 10 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for kids 12 and younger; and toddlers two years of age and under are free.
This yearÂs highlights include:
 Opening ceremonies on Friday night with a childrenÂs parade comprised of hundreds of local first-through-sixth grade elementary students, who were invited as ambassadors to represent their classes from every Springfield public elementary school;
 Miyuki Sugimori, an expert candy art designer, whose performances can be seen regularly at Walt Disney World;
 Kuniko Yamamoto, a traditional Japanese storyteller who uses illusions, masks and costumes to tell her stories. She also can be seen regularly at Walt Disney World;
 Taiko drumming group Osuwa Taiko, from St. Louis;
 Traditional Japanese top spinner Hiroshi Tada, from St. Louis; and
 Local martial artists groups, including those with sword demonstrations.
Video/Web site resources for performance groups and a complete schedule of events are available at www.springfieldmo.gov/sistercities/news or call (417) 864-1191.
The festival also hosts daily tea ceremonies in the lakeside tea house, nightly candlelight strolls through the garden, hands-on activities for children, presentations by local performers, authentic Japanese food and regional artisans and merchants. A large tent top market features Japanese souvenirs and apparel for sale, with all proceeds benefiting SSCA.
For more information, media contact: Cindy Jobe, Festival Coordinator, (417) 891-1191.
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