Participate in the competition organized by the Poland-Japan Foundation and send us your original interpretation!Show your creativity and be inspired by the work of the master of cinema!2026 – The Year of Andrzej Wajda!Competition for residents of Poland and Japan.Two age categories: 14–19 years and 19+. Each participant may submit one original work.Theme: “Japan through the Eyes of Wajda, Wajda through the Eyes of Japan” – inspired by the life, work, and legacy of Andrzej Wajda.Selected painting, drawing, and graphic techniques are permitted (in accordance with the regulations).Works created using AI will not be accepted.Submissions must be sent by October 15, 2026, to secretary@polandjapanfoundation.com Three prizes await the winners: PLN 1,000, and two material prizes.Key Dates: Competition Announcement – July 20, 2026 Submission Deadline – October 15, 2026 Results Announcement – November 13, 2026
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 […]