Poland-Japan Connect, an event organized by the Poland-Japan Foundation, was held in a hybrid format on November 14 under the theme Global Gateways: Exploring Opportunities for Polish Startups in Japan & Connecting Japanese Startups with Poland. The event took place simultaneously in Tokyo and Warsaw, with the aim of strengthening business ties between Poland and Japan. The program included presentations and panel discussions dedicated to the Japanese innovation scene, market entry strategies, and success stories of Polish and Japanese startups. Participants gained valuable insights into business incentives, cultural differences, and global expansion strategies. The event concluded with a networking session featuring Polish beer and doughnuts.
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 […]