Four exceptional days of the Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski are now behind us—full of inspiring encounters, discovering Japanese tradition and contemporary culture, and experiencing art together in its many forms. Lectures, workshops, film screenings, and exhibitions allowed participants to view Japan from various perspectives—from history and aesthetics, through the tea ceremony and film, to everyday life, art, and modern cultural phenomena. Each event was an opportunity for conversations, exchange of experiences, and building bridges between cultures. We are extremely pleased that the Poland-Japan Foundation was able to organize the first edition of such a festival in Piotrków Trybunalski. This is an important step for us and proof that interest in Japanese culture continues to grow, and that joint cultural initiatives can bring together people with different passions and interests. We hope this was the beginning of a beautiful tradition and that we will meet again during future editions of the Japanese Art Festival. See you!
Sibir – A History That United Poland and Japan
We warmly invite you to the special exhibition “Sibir – Prison of Nations: Poland and Japan – Stories of Memory and Solidarity,” presented in Japan for the first time 🇯🇵 at Hokkaido University in Sapporo. August 8, 2026 – end of March 2027 This remarkable exhibition tells the story of Poles who were exiled, deported, […]
“Akitsushima: Island of Dragonflies” Comes to Japan
President of the Poland–Japan Foundation, Radosław Tyszkiewicz, visited the exhibition “Akitsushima: Island of Dragonflies” at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Kraków. The exhibition presents a unique collection of Japanese armor, military artifacts, and works of art inspired by the dragonfly motif – a symbol deeply rooted in Japanese culture. The Poland–Japan […]
Patriotism in Japan and Poland – Differences, Origins, and Significance
The Poland-Japan Foundation presents a new article “Different Forms of Patriotism: A Comparative Analysis of Japan and Poland” by Keigo Yanagimachi. The article explores how patriotism differs between the two countries. It shows that Japanese patriotism is more closely linked to people, culture, peace, and safety, while Polish patriotism is more strongly connected to national […]