The President of the Poland-Japan Foundation, Radosław Tyszkiewicz, paid a visit to Tsuruga, where he met with the new Director of the Port of Humanity Tsuruga Museum, Takuya Okada. During the meeting, they discussed prospects for further cooperation and the possibility of implementing joint initiatives, particularly in the field of historical education and cultural projects. Tsuruga holds a unique place in the history of the Polish Siberian Children—it was through its port in 1920–1922 that Polish children evacuated from Siberia arrived in Japan, finding care and support here. Cooperation with Poland is also intensifying at the local level, as evidenced by the summer visit of the Mayor of Tsuruga, Koji Yonezawa, to Poland.
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 […]