Organized by the World Photography Organisation, the Sony World Photography Awards is one of the largest and most important events in the world of photography. In the Open 2026 edition, winners and finalists were awarded in 10 categories, recognizing the best single photographs of the past year. A record 430,000 entries from over 200 countries were submitted to the competition, confirming its global scale. We are delighted to announce that among the finalists is a photographer from Poland, Tomek Kozłowski, whom we supported during his stay in Japan. His photograph from Hokkaido, Japan, was recognized and selected as one of the 15 best images of 2026 in the Lifestyle category. The Poland-Japan Foundation provided media patronage for his photographic and social project “InSight FarEast,” the first part of which (March–May 2025) took place in Japan. Heartfelt congratulations!
The 20th Japan Days at the University of Warsaw
Join us for the 20th Japan Days at the University of Warsaw! Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland–Japan Foundation, will deliver a speech during this year’s event, dedicated to Japan, its culture and history, and Polish–Japanese relations. The event will take place on 19–20 and 22 October at the University of Warsaw. XX Dni Japonii […]
Support for Polish Businesses at Trade Fairs in Japan
The Poland–Japan Foundation supports Polish companies at CEATEC 2026 and Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2026 in Chiba. The Foundation’s representative, Oskar Kapela, coordinated support for the following Polish businesses: METALCO SW Sp. z o.o., SAFER CYLINDERS Sp. z o.o., PRO PHILOGIC Sp. z o.o., GT INVESTMENT, ARMZ, and Galena Serwis. The activities included communication with […]
Poland, Japan and Manga: Who Is Shaping Cultural Diplomacy Today?
Who Is Actually Doing Cultural Diplomacy: The State or the Manga Shop? The Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS), the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS), and the Poland–Japan Foundation (FPJ) are pleased to present the next installment of Soft Power, Hard Questions. Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland–Japan Foundation, will join Jan Godwod, co-founder […]