On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27, Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Foundation, visited the Auschwitz Peace Museum located in Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. This small museum, run by volunteers as a non-profit organization, was established in 2003. It presents exhibits related to the history of the Auschwitz camp and conducts educational activities. To date, it has been visited by approximately 50,000 people. During a conversation with Director Mari Obuchi, Radosław Tyszkiewicz declared cooperation on potential projects, and the Poland-Japan Foundation became a supporting member of the Museum.
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 […]