Sponsorship provided by
Novus International, Inc.
Central States Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Friends of the Japanese Festival
Biokyowa, Inc.
Bodine Aluminum Inc.
Consulate General of Japan in Chicago
Japanese Americans Citizens League, St. Louis Chapter
Japanese Silver Circle
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Sojitz Aerospace America Corporation
TG Missouri Corporation
Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.

The Missouri Botanical Garden thanks the Japanese Activities Committee, a coalition of organizations that include:

Japanese American Citizens League
Devoted to the special needs and interests of the Japanese American community.

Japan America Society of St. Louis
Devoted to promoting business and cultural ties between America and Japan.

Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of St. Louis
Founded for the purpose of promoting trade, commerce, goodwill, and partnership between Japan and the United States.

St. Louis Japanese Language School for Children
An institution providing Japanese language instruction for children in Missouri and Illinois.

St. Louis – Suwa Sister City Committee
Seeks to further ties between St. Louis and our sister city of Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

St. Louis Japan Society
Primary purpose is for Japanese nationals in the area to meet and socialize.

Seinen Committee
An organization for young Japanese and American professionals.

The Women’s Association of the Japan America Society
Assists Japanese and American women in cultural exchange.

The Office of the Consulate General of Japan in Chicago
Represents the Japanese government in Missouri and other Midwestern states.