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!
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 […]