On July 6, a meeting took place between the Foundation’s President, Radosław Tyszkiewicz, and representatives of the Sugihara House Museum in Kaunas – Mr. Saulius Garbaravičius and Ms. Jurgita Garbaravičienė. The discussions concerned potential cooperation and the possibility of implementing joint educational and cultural projects aimed at promoting the values of humanism, civic courage and intercultural dialogue. The Sugihara House is a private museum established in 1999 in Kaunas, located in the building where Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara worked during World War II. It was from here that he issued the so-called “Visas for Life,” saving thousands of Jews, including many from Poland, fleeing the Holocaust. Although the museum faced serious financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, today it successfully continues its mission of spreading Sugihara’s message – courage, empathy and goodwill toward others.
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 […]