The Poland-Japan Foundation proudly served as an Ambassador of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 — Asia’s largest startup conference, which commenced on April 27 at Tokyo Big Sight. Now in its fourth edition, the event continues to evolve dynamically as a global innovation platform, bringing together startups, investors, corporations, and public institutions from around the world. It was a great pleasure to meet with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who emphasized the city’s ambitious startup strategy, including the early achievement of a $1 billion investment plan and the upcoming new wave of funding. European countries were strongly represented, highlighting the close collaboration between Europe and Japan in shaping the future of innovation.
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 […]