Radoslaw Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland-Japan Foundation, participated in the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, where he promoted his latest film “Poles in Japan: Life, Passion, Success”. He also visited the Polish and Japanese booths at the European Film Market, one of the most important meeting places for the international film and media industry. He also participated in the JAPAN NIGHT 2026 event during Berlinale, organized at the Embassy of Japan in Berlin. President Tyszkiewicz had the opportunity to speak with directors of Japanese films invited to Berlinale, especially with Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, whose film “A New Dawn” had its world premiere in the main competition of Berlinale, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear. The festival provided an excellent opportunity to deepen cooperation and expand the circle of friends and partners from the film industry.
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 […]