The third edition of the Japanese Festival in Krotoszyn took place in September this year, as an event accompanying the Sumo World Championships in Krotoszyn. As always, the organizers took care to introduce residents to the world of Japanese tradition, culture, and art.

Friendly relations between the Polish and Japanese cities of Krotoszyn and Okinoshima were established in 2016 and are actively being maintained with constant efforts from both partners to expand cooperation. Celebrating important occasions for both communities together is an important factor in strengthening this friendship.

On 27 March the four concerned parties: Marshal Office of Wielkopolska Region, Krotoszyn Municipality, Las Kalisz Ltd. Co., and Village Housewives’ Association in Kobierno, signed a letter of intent, thus making the first step in implementing the Japanese good practice of sewing small promotional gadgets in wild boar leather.

The diplomatic relations between Krotoszyn (Wielkopolska Region, Poland) and Okinoshima (Shimane Prefecture, Japan) have once again acquired a cultural dimension by introducing the world of Japan to Krotoszyn which enchanted the audience with its beauty, culture and traditions. The 2nd edition of the Japanese Festival in Krotoszyn brought into town distinguished guests from Okinoshima and Misato towns, the Embassy of Japan in Poland, and the Marshal Office of Wielkopolska Region in Poznan.