The premiere screening of the documentary film “Poles in Japan: Life, Passion, Success” took place at the EuroLive cinema in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. The event gathered numerous guests, including representatives of the Polish community, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tokyo, the diplomatic corps, the business world, media, friends of Poland in Japan, and guests from Poland. The film’s production took one year and covered various regions of Japan. The documentary presents the contemporary Polish community in the Land of the Rising Sun—their passions, achievements, and contribution to the development of Polish-Japanese relations. The film also depicts the history and present day of Polish communities in Hokkaido and the Kansai region, which actively participate in local life while preserving their unique cultural heritage. The production is a continuation of the 2024 project “Emissaries of Polishness in 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 […]