A new report by the Poland-Japan Foundation entitled “Enso. The SME Succession Crisis in Poland and Why Japan Has Already Lived Through It” by Tomasz Jastrzębski. The report explains the upcoming succession crisis facing Polish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), compares Poland’s situation with Japan’s earlier experiences, and indicates that external succession, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and a permanent equity-based ownership model can help preserve businesses, protect jobs, and maintain economic value. The report also highlights how insights from Japan’s experience can support the resilience of the Polish economy while strengthening long-term cooperation between Poland and 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 […]