News and Projects

Japanese Elements at Pyrkon

A representative of the Foundation – @_annastefanska – had the opportunity to attend Poland’s largest fantasy festival, Pyrkon! We sincerely thank @Pyrkon for the invitation. In her account, she shares: “It was a great pleasure, and the event made a tremendous impression on me. Fantasy-related stands naturally played a leading role, but I was positively […]

Publications of the Poland-Japan Foundation

These publications present the achievements of the Poland-Japan Foundation from 2025–2026. As an independent think tank and dialogue platform, the Foundation supports the development of strategic, cultural, academic, and economic cooperation between Poland, Europe, and Japan.

Call for Papers: Poland–Japan and Europe–Japan

The Poland-Japan Foundation invites researchers, experts, practitioners, entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and students interested in Polish-Japanese and European-Japanese relations to collaborate. We encourage the submission of articles, policy analyses, commentaries, and research papers dedicated to topics such as international relations, technology, innovation, culture, education, diplomacy, economic development, and other areas related to Polish-European-Japanese cooperation. If you would […]

Poland–Japan Dialogue Platform

The Poland–Japan Foundation is an independent think tank and dialogue platform whose aim is to strengthen strategic, cultural, academic, and business relations between Poland, Europe, and Japan. Our mission is to connect institutions, experts, enterprises, and innovators to support long-term cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the implementation of joint projects in areas such as technology, culture, […]

“Ohenro-san Island” Now Available

We are delighted to announce that the author of the book “Ohenro-san Island” is Joanna Murzydło—a member of the Poland-Japan Foundation, who takes readers on an extraordinary journey through Japan and Shikoku Island with her remarkable story. The publication has been granted patronage by the Poland-Japan Foundation, of which we are extremely proud! We warmly […]

Japanese Inspirations in Piotrków Trybunalski

This is a video report from our Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski, which from May 7–10, 2026, transformed the city into a vibrant space filled with Japanese culture, art, and unforgettable experiences.

Ania on a Mural in Piotrków Trybunalski

During the Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski, a unique and positive energy-filled unveiling of a mural featuring Ania – the symbol of the Poland-Japan Foundation – took place! The official opening was conducted by Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland-Japan Foundation, and the Director of the Private High School of Fine Arts Villa Arte […]

Japan in Białystok – Great Fun for Students!

From May 4 to 8, the Poland-Japan Foundation took students from Private Primary School No. 1 in Białystok on an extraordinary journey to the Land of the Cherry Blossom during “Japanese Week”! The children enjoyed numerous attractions – colorful origami, first attempts at Japanese calligraphy, and an exciting quiz about Japan. There was no shortage […]

Japanese Art Festival: Four Days Full of Inspiration

Four exceptional days of the Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski are now behind us—full of inspiring encounters, discovering Japanese tradition and contemporary culture, and experiencing art together in its many forms. Lectures, workshops, film screenings, and exhibitions allowed participants to view Japan from various perspectives—from history and aesthetics, through the tea ceremony and film, […]