The year 2024 began with the presentation of the Foundation’s first project, which was the production of the documentary film “Emissaries of Polishness in Japan”. The film tells the stories of Poles who have permanently connected their lives with Japan.
It presents the activities of Polish missionaries in Japan, the researcher of Japanese Ainu culture Bronisław Piłsudski, the fate of Polish Siberian orphan children rescued by the Japanese, Polish prisoners of war from the Russo-Japanese War interned in Japan, Polish-Japanese cooperation in the field of cryptography initiated by Captain Jan Kowalewski, the behind-the-scenes story of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Japan, and more. It presents important historical episodes significant for bilateral relations, along with photographs and documents. Interviews with individuals connected to the events and their researchers constitute valuable testimony to the history of Polish-Japanese contacts.
The documentary aims to introduce Polish, Japanese, and international audiences to lesser-known facts and stories involving Poles connected with Japan, as well as to promote Polish-Japanese relations.
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 […]