The Poland-Japan Foundation (FPJ) was established in 2023, at a time of global change and political upheaval. Many important issues such as the questioning of the role of democracy and the current world order came to the forefront. Worldwide concerns about migration, economic instability, and the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives dominated the headlines. The Foundation was established in response to the growing interest of entrepreneurs and public institutions from Poland and Japan in the field of multidimensional activities including business, science, culture, education and inter-institutional exchange.
The rapid development of economic relations between the two countries has led in recent years to a surge in cooperation at various levels, going far beyond purely commercial activities. Poland - currently acts as one of the leading Member States of the European Union and a key partner of Japan in Central Europe. Japan, with its undisputed leadership position in Asia and enormous economic potential, creates opportunities for the unrestricted development of economic and cultural cooperation.
The idea to establish the Foundation arose from meetings of experts with shared educational backgrounds and extensive international experience in business and diplomacy, particularly in cooperation with Japan. This initiative has evolved into the Foundation with a precisely defined mission.
At a time of growing political uncertainty, when the current global order is being challenged, the strategic partnership between Poland and Japan, with the particular role of the Poland-Japan Foundation, is becoming increasingly important.
The Polish-Japanese Foundation operates under Polish law and is registered in Warsaw. Our representatives in Poland and Japan, as well as in Belgium, work for the development of Polish-Japanese relations in all areas of defined activity. The Polish-Japanese Foundation is a private, philanthropic, non-profit, legally and financially independent organization.
The Polish-Japanese Foundation (FPJ) works for development of mutual relations between entities and residents from both countries. Our activity focuses on promoting international links between Poland, Europe (in particular the European Union), Japan and Asia. Our goal is to strengthen common ties through the implementation of various projects in the field of knowledge, education, exchange of information and solving common issues. The Foundation strives to contribute to the political and economic development of Poland and Japan in economic, educational, scientific, cultural and social.
Freedom of thought, innovative approach and visionary ideas are the principles we strongly adhere to. By using unconventional solutions and unique working methods, we want to work with partners both at home and abroad to ensure long-term benefits for our societies. We care, in particular, to work with the young generation of citizens and encourage them to work together in an international environment. We are a meeting place for all those who want to get involved in shaping positive Polish-Japanese relations.
As the President of the Foundation, I have the honor to lead an organization that plays a key role in the development of partnership cooperation between entities from Poland and Japan and building mutual relations between citizens of both countries. We are a modern, creative and fully innovative foundation that responds to all the challenges of the 21st century.
Working on many levels, we cooperate with partners who want to deepen Polish-Japanese relations. The aim of the Foundation is to ensure the functioning of the platform, around which experts and people working in various fields actively engaged in international cooperation gather. From a global perspective, we try to identify any threats in the development of mutual relations between our countries and counteract them accordingly, in accordance with current needs.
Our mission is to increase the awareness of the common interests between our nations, by acknowledging the importance of Japan as a strategic partner for the economic development of Poland and spreading the Polish presence and knowledge about it in Japan. Through the implementation of joint projects, we develop cooperation between institutions, business entities and individuals from both countries. We undertake specific tasks in many sectors of activity, including politics, economy, culture, art, media, education, business, science, technology and sport.
We place special emphasis on the promotion of friendly relations between the two nations. Cooperation with our Foundation is a guarantee of building positive relations between entities from both countries and ensuring dynamic and mutually beneficial cooperation, with particular benefit for future generations.
The Poland-Japan Foundation (FPJ) consists of the Board, the Council, the Board of Advisors, as well as associates of the organization. Recognized Polish and Japanese members and specialists establish the basic directions of activities, providing their expert input and ensuring the smooth functioning of the Foundation.
The Polish-Japanese Foundation (FPJ) works for cooperation and development of mutual relations between entities and residents from both countries.