On May 24, a unique spring piano concert organized by the Poland-Japan Foundation took place at Ota Civic Plaza in Tokyo. The event was dedicated to promoting Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the upcoming 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition. Interest in the concert far exceeded our expectations—130 music lovers gathered in a hall designed for 100 people. Part of the audience had to listen to the concert standing, which, however, did not prevent the creation of an extremely warm and enthusiastic atmosphere. Ms. Yuki Satomi’s performance was met with tremendous applause. The pianist enchanted the audience with her masterful execution of works by Fryderyk Chopin and other Polish composers. The concert concluded with encores, which beautifully crowned this musical morning. We thank everyone for attending in such large numbers and for celebrating together the rich musical heritage of Poland! We cordially invite you to the next musical event organized by the Foundation in October 2025!
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 […]