Publications

A New Perspective on Business Succession

A new report by the Poland-Japan Foundation entitled “Enso. The SME Succession Crisis in Poland and Why Japan Has Already Lived Through It” by Tomasz Jastrzębski. The report explains the upcoming succession crisis facing Polish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), compares Poland’s situation with Japan’s earlier experiences, and indicates that external succession, mergers and acquisitions […]

New Migration Challenges for Poland and Japan

The Poland-Japan Foundation is pleased to present a new article by Chiharu Namba entitled “Institutional Limits of Immigrant Integration in Traditionally Non-Immigration Countries: A Comparative Analysis of Poland and Japan.” The publication analyzes how Poland and Japan—traditionally perceived as non-immigration countries—have dynamically increased the share of foreign workers in their economies in response to demographic […]

Japanese Literature and Manga Conquer Poland

The Poland-Japan Foundation presents a new publication: “Japan Related Books in Poland: A Scottish Writer Asks His Publisher” by Sean Michael Wilson. The text showcases the Polish edition of the manga adaptation of “The Tale of Genji,” created in collaboration with Ai Takita, and presents reflections from Kirin Publishing on the growing interest in Japanese […]

Japan and Poland in the World of Games

The Poland-Japan Foundation announces the publication of its latest study entitled “Japanese game industry and collaboration with Poland” by Sho Sato. The publication provides insight into the Japanese video game sector, covering both the largest industry companies, the dynamically developing indie scene, and the growing serious games segment. The study analyzes structural challenges, initiatives supported […]

Poland’s Success and Japan’s Challenges in Attracting Foreign Capital

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published an article titled “Japan’s Closed Doors: Why the World’s Fourth Largest Economy Fails to Attract the Foreign Investments It Needs?” by Oskar Kapela. The article compares foreign direct investment (FDI) in Poland and Japan, highlighting Poland’s success resulting from EU integration, low labor costs, and openness to foreign capital, while […]

The Limits of AI Control: An Analysis of Deepfake Regulation in Japan and the EU

Here is a new article published by the Poland-Japan Foundation entitled “Regulating the Unregulatable: The Crisis of Image and Voice Protection in the Age of AI”, written by Rafał Wozba. The article analyzes the growing legal challenges associated with AI-generated deepfakes and compares Japan’s latest legislative initiatives with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

Polish-Japanese Business and Cultural Differences in Communication

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published an article by Dr. Anna Wysokińska-Zajchowska on intercultural communication in Polish-Japanese business. It indicates that most challenges do not stem from language or technology, but from cultural differences in communication and decision-making, which can lead to misunderstandings, delays, and losses. The author also notes that academic education often oversimplifies these […]

Humanitarianism that Connected Poland and Japan

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published a new article by Mami Shimamoto, which explores the deep historical origins of relations between Japan and Poland. From the rescue of Siberian orphans to contemporary humanitarian cooperation—the text demonstrates how mutual support and empathy have shaped a unique and lasting partnership between the two countries.

Europe in Japan – Labor Market

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published a new article by Akane Nakazawa, which analyzes the growing importance of foreign workers in Japan. It highlights the increasing demand for qualified talent from abroad, with particular emphasis on Japanese language learners from Central and Eastern Europe. The article also presents challenges such as language barriers and difficulties in […]