Publications

Anime, Manga, and Soft Power: Japanese Culture in Poland

This is a new analytical and opinion-forming study prepared by the Poland-Japan Foundation, authored by Waka Ikeda. Based on field research conducted in Poland, the author analyzes how Japanese pop culture (especially manga and anime) has become part of mainstream youth culture in Poland. Private entities, such as Studio JG/Yatta.pl, currently play a more effective […]

Poland–Japan: A Strategic Rapprochement

The Poland–Japan Foundation invites you to explore a newly published study dedicated to the developing strategic partnership between Japan and Poland. The publication is authored by Stephen R. Nagy, who analyzes how both countries—positioned on the front line of contemporary transformations in the security environment—are strengthening cooperation in the areas of security and economic collaboration.

The Visegrad Group in Japan–EU Relations

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published a new policy report by Sam Baron, analyzing the changing economic and strategic dynamics in Southeast Asia. Titled “Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia: The Untapped Role of the Visegrad Four”, the document examines how Japan’s long-standing engagement in the region contrasts with the European Union’s more fragmented approach. It indicates […]

Euro, Investment and the Indo-Pacific: Bulgaria in Japan’s Strategy towards Europe

The latest publication by the Poland-Japan Foundation, prepared by KyoLink, analyzes the elevation of Bulgarian-Japanese relations to the rank of Strategic Partnership within the framework of EU–Indo-Pacific cooperation. It highlights Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone as a significant signal for Japanese investment and identifies clean energy, digital transformation and innovation as priority areas for structured […]

Japan in Eastern Europe: Stability and Development through Energy and Cooperation

A new publication by the Poland-Japan Foundation, authored by Yaroslav Sinisarenka, an analyst specializing in energy policy and domestic affairs of Japan and Germany, examines Japan’s growing role in Eastern Europe’s energy transformation, with particular emphasis on Poland and Ukraine. The author highlights that Japan’s diversified approach—technological investments in Poland and humanitarian aid in Ukraine—can […]

Japan: Between Fiscal Pressure and Security

It is with great pleasure that I present a new publication issued by Poland Japan Foundation: Guns, Debt and Aging: Japan’s Security Strategy under Fiscal Constraint by Prof. Boštjan Bertalanič. This study, published shortly after the LDP’s major victory in the recent elections in Japan, analyzes the historic expansion of Japan’s defense capabilities under Prime […]

Japanese Technology Market: An Opportunity for the Polish Startup Ecosystem

This is the Foundation’s first publication in 2026. It presents Japan as an exceptionally attractive, yet still insufficiently explored market for Polish startups. Japan’s growing demand for advanced technologies is closely linked to the potential of Polish engineering talent and the dynamically developing startup ecosystem. Achieving success in the Japanese market can also become a […]

Bioeconomy of the Future: Japan, Europe and Poland’s Potential

This final report of the year by the Poland-Japan Foundation analyzes the updated Japanese Bioeconomy Strategy as an integrated vision of technological innovation, economic growth and social transformation. The publication identifies opportunities for Asia-Europe cooperation, highlighting Poland’s potential role stemming from its strengths in bioinformatics, computational biology and bioethics.

Poland and Japan: Different Visions of Cultural Diplomacy

See how two institutions — the Japan Foundation and the Polish Adam Mickiewicz Institute — use language and metaphors on their websites to shape the image of national identity. Dr. Kamil Abt demonstrates that Japan views culture as a strategic soft power tool, while Poland treats it as a value in itself, revealing two distinct […]