The first premiere screening of the film “Emissaries of Polishness in Japan” took place in Tokyo at the EuroLive cinema in Shibuya. The screening on the cinema screen was attended by a full audience of 180 people! Among the distinguished guests, we welcomed representatives of the diplomatic corps, the academic world, business, media, and friends of Poland in Japan, as well as individuals who co-created and assisted in the production of the film. The implementation of the film project lasted three years and took place in various parts of Japan with wonderful people who decided to co-create our film with us. During the screening, we collected donations for the victims of the earthquake on the Noto Peninsula, and the Fukudenkai organization, which is involved in aid for Ukraine, also collected funds to support Ukraine.
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 […]