A representative of the Foundation – @_annastefanska – had the opportunity to attend Poland’s largest fantasy festival, Pyrkon! We sincerely thank @Pyrkon for the invitation. In her account, she shares: “It was a great pleasure, and the event made a tremendous impression on me. Fantasy-related stands naturally played a leading role, but I was positively surprised by how many Japanese elements appeared at the festival. You could find figures, manga, cosmetics, and gadgets there. There were also special places where participants could receive a short lesson in Japanese calligraphy or enjoy green tea in the atmosphere of a traditional Sadō (茶道) tea ceremony. It was a wonderful experience that I can confidently recommend to all fans of fantasy and the Far East!” And were you at this year’s Pyrkon? Would you like to see our stand next year?
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 […]