Organized by the World Photography Organisation, the Sony World Photography Awards is one of the largest and most important events in the world of photography. In the Open 2026 edition, winners and finalists were awarded in 10 categories, recognizing the best single photographs of the past year. A record 430,000 entries from over 200 countries were submitted to the competition, confirming its global scale. We are delighted to announce that among the finalists is a photographer from Poland, Tomek Kozłowski, whom we supported during his stay in Japan. His photograph from Hokkaido, Japan, was recognized and selected as one of the 15 best images of 2026 in the Lifestyle category. The Poland-Japan Foundation provided media patronage for his photographic and social project “InSight FarEast,” the first part of which (March–May 2025) took place in Japan. Heartfelt congratulations!
Japan, Ukraine, and Poland: A New Axis of Cooperation
The Poland-Japan Foundation has published a new policy paper titled “Ukraine–Japan Relations After 2022: The Missing Middle Between Political Support and Reconstruction Business” by Oleksii Yaloz. The publication analyzes how, since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Japan and Ukraine have transformed their relations—from limited economic ties to a strategic partnership focused on Ukraine’s reconstruction. The […]
The Culinary Face of Japan in Radom
The President of the Poland-Japan Foundation, Radosław Tyszkiewicz, met with the owner and head chef of LUMA restaurant in Radom, which specializes in original cuisine inspired by the Japanese Nikkei trend. The discussion focused on promoting Japanese culture through culinary art and the possibilities of cooperation in organizing events popularizing Japanese traditions and contemporary gastronomy. […]
Meeting to Promote Polish-Japanese Cooperation in Radom
Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland-Japan Foundation, met with Leszek Ruszczyk, Director of the Jacek Malczewski Museum in Radom. During the meeting, they discussed opportunities for establishing cooperation between the Foundation and the city of Radom in the area of initiatives promoting cultural and educational exchange between Poland and Japan. One of the main topics […]