Japanese culture is well-loved in many parts of the world. It may be no surprise that London and Paris are among its important hubs in Europe, but what about Kraków, Poland?
In 2017, I travelled to this beautiful Polish city with a Polish friend who lived in London to attend a kimono event. The happy time I spent with new Polish kimono friends was unforgettable. In this article, I will focus on this event and explain why Japanese culture has become so popular in Poland.
First, let’s look at the history of the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology, where the kimono event took place.