A meeting took place in Krakow between Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland-Japan Foundation, and Prof. Krzysztof Ingarden – Honorary Consul of Japan in Krakow, a distinguished architect and recipient of numerous awards. The discussion focused on strengthening Polish-Japanese cooperation in the fields of education, culture, and architecture. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and discuss future initiatives for the development of Polish-Japanese relations. Prof. Ingarden has been connected with Japan for many years – he completed a research fellowship at the University of Tsukuba, worked at Arata Isozaki’s office in Tokyo, and frequently engages in dialogue with Japanese culture in his architectural work. He is co-author of, among others, the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Krakow and the embassies of the Republic of Poland in Tokyo and Japan in Warsaw. For his achievements, he has been honored with the Order of the Rising Sun – a high distinction from the Government 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 […]