On July 17, a meeting took place between representatives of the Poland-Japan Foundation and Dr. hab. Jerzy Paweł Nowacki, Professor and Rector of the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology (PJATK). Both parties expressed their commitment to developing long-term relations that will contribute to deepening the dialogue between Poland and Japan and to strengthening academic and social cooperation. PJATK is a renowned private university, established in 1994 under an agreement between the governments of Poland and Japan, with the mission of supporting the development of IT education in Poland with the participation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). For over 30 years, the university has been collaborating with leading IT industry experts and implementing international business, scientific, artistic, and social projects. PJATK is among the highest-rated technical universities in the country, maintaining close relations with Japan and conducting joint educational projects, including courses enhancing professional qualifications in IT. In the past, the university served as a center for IT training for Central and Eastern European countries. Currently, it actively supports Ukraine and its students, implementing initiatives to enhance the IT competencies of refugees, offering scholarships and social support, and engaging in digital skills development programs.
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 […]