On 2 November, Joanna Murzydło, representing the Poland-Japan Foundation, attended the official opening of FPT’s Polish branch in Gdańsk. Under the new structure, the existing team of the Japanese company Nippon Seiki will continue its operations, bringing with it its established expertise and experience. FPT Corporation, an international technology company headquartered in Hanoi, operates in more than 30 countries and regions worldwide, developing solutions in IT, telecommunications and artificial intelligence. Gdańsk was selected for its strong academic environment, access to highly qualified engineers and growing innovation ecosystem. The involvement of Nippon Seiki is particularly significant, as its team and accumulated expertise will become part of the new branch. The investment opens up prospects for further cooperation between Polish and Japanese professionals, particularly in the automotive and technology sectors, while also strengthening the international economic potential ofthe Pomeranian region.
Who Really Drives Cultural Diplomacy? YCAPS Debate in Tokyo
Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland–Japan Foundation, participated in the third edition of YCAPS’ Soft Power, Hard Questions series, held at Temple University Japan Campus in Tokyo. The panel discussion, titled “Who Is Actually Doing Cultural Diplomacy: The State or the Manga Shop?”, featured Jan Godwod, Co-founder and CEO of Studio JG and Yatta.pl, and […]
Comics, Wajda and Japan – The Final Event in the Series at the Manggha Museum
On 6 November, an event dedicated to the comic book “Mono no Aware – Wajda’s Moth in Japan” took place at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Kraków. Organised by the Poland–Japan Foundation in cooperation with the Manggha Museum, the event was the third and final instalment of a series promoting this […]
“Mono no Aware” in Osaka – A Polish-Japanese Encounter Through the Art ofComics
On 30 October, another event promoting the comic book “Mono no Aware” took place. The project, initiated by the Poland–Japan Foundation, brings Polish and Japanese cultures together through the art of comics. Despite the rainy weather, the masterclass in Osaka was fully booked, attracting members of the Polish community, representatives of the Honorary Consulate of […]