On October 20, the Polish Festival in Himeji was held, organized by the Japan-Poland Cultural Exchange Association and the Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Kobe. Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Foundation, met with Hideyasu Kiyomoto, Mayor of Himeji, and discussed opportunities for cooperation and the Foundation’s future involvement in projects implemented in the Kansai region. Last year, Mayor Kiyomoto paid a visit to Krakow, and in 2024, a partnership and cooperation agreement was signed between Himeji Castle in Japan and the Royal Castle at Wawel. The artistic program of this year’s Festival featured performances by Polish and Japanese artists, including students from Himeji International School and the Nazarene Sisters High School in Warsaw. During the festival, visitors could taste delicacies of Polish cuisine and purchase Polish products, such as Polish ceramics from Bolesławiec, cosmetics, and artistic handicrafts. The Festival, thanks to the commitment of the organizers, including the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Kobe, Masahiko Surugi, and the Polish community in Kansai, enjoyed great interest!
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 […]