News and Projects

Publications of the Poland-Japan Foundation

These publications present the achievements of the Poland-Japan Foundation from 2025–2026. As an independent think tank and dialogue platform, the Foundation supports the development of strategic, cultural, academic, and economic cooperation between Poland, Europe, and Japan.

The Future of Senior Care

The Poland-Japan Foundation presents a new article by Dr. Honorata Dudek-Frysiak and Dr. Małgorzata Patok, entitled “Robots or Family? Who will Care for Poland’s Ageing Population?”. The article analyzes the ongoing transformation of Poland’s elderly care system, driven by rapid demographic decline, low birth rates, and an aging society. It highlights the weakening of traditional […]

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 […]

Call for Papers: Poland–Japan and Europe–Japan

The Poland-Japan Foundation invites researchers, experts, practitioners, entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and students interested in Polish-Japanese and European-Japanese relations to collaborate. We encourage the submission of articles, policy analyses, commentaries, and research papers dedicated to topics such as international relations, technology, innovation, culture, education, diplomacy, economic development, and other areas related to Polish-European-Japanese cooperation. If you would […]

Poland–Japan Dialogue Platform

The Poland–Japan Foundation is an independent think tank and dialogue platform whose aim is to strengthen strategic, cultural, academic, and business relations between Poland, Europe, and Japan. Our mission is to connect institutions, experts, enterprises, and innovators to support long-term cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the implementation of joint projects in areas such as technology, culture, […]

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 […]

“Ohenro-san Island” Now Available

We are delighted to announce that the author of the book “Ohenro-san Island” is Joanna Murzydło—a member of the Poland-Japan Foundation, who takes readers on an extraordinary journey through Japan and Shikoku Island with her remarkable story. The publication has been granted patronage by the Poland-Japan Foundation, of which we are extremely proud! We warmly […]

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 […]