Hokkaido holds significant importance for Poland due to both the presence of a small Polish community and the legacy of Bronisław Piłsudski—a researcher of Ainu culture and the brother of Józef Piłsudski. The Poland-Japan Foundation intends to expand its activities in this region in the near future. During discussions with Shuji Koshida, Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Hokkaido Prefectural Government, Foundation President Radosław Tyszkiewicz presented cooperation plans focusing primarily on cultural projects. Youth exchange initiatives are also being considered, and Seiko Tanigami, Director of the Japan International Cooperation Center branch in Hokkaido, has pledged support in this area. The meetings and discussions conducted represent an important step in building relationships and developing the Foundation’s contacts with Hokkaido, a dynamically developing region of Japan.
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 […]