News and Projects

Japanese Inspirations in Piotrków Trybunalski

This is a video report from our Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski, which from May 7–10, 2026, transformed the city into a vibrant space filled with Japanese culture, art, and unforgettable experiences.

Ania on a Mural in Piotrków Trybunalski

During the Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski, a unique and positive energy-filled unveiling of a mural featuring Ania – the symbol of the Poland-Japan Foundation – took place! The official opening was conducted by Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland-Japan Foundation, and the Director of the Private High School of Fine Arts Villa Arte […]

Poland’s Success and Japan’s Challenges in Attracting Foreign Capital

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published an article titled “Japan’s Closed Doors: Why the World’s Fourth Largest Economy Fails to Attract the Foreign Investments It Needs?” by Oskar Kapela. The article compares foreign direct investment (FDI) in Poland and Japan, highlighting Poland’s success resulting from EU integration, low labor costs, and openness to foreign capital, while […]

Japan in Białystok – Great Fun for Students!

From May 4 to 8, the Poland-Japan Foundation took students from Private Primary School No. 1 in Białystok on an extraordinary journey to the Land of the Cherry Blossom during “Japanese Week”! The children enjoyed numerous attractions – colorful origami, first attempts at Japanese calligraphy, and an exciting quiz about Japan. There was no shortage […]

Japanese Art Festival: Four Days Full of Inspiration

Four exceptional days of the Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski are now behind us—full of inspiring encounters, discovering Japanese tradition and contemporary culture, and experiencing art together in its many forms. Lectures, workshops, film screenings, and exhibitions allowed participants to view Japan from various perspectives—from history and aesthetics, through the tea ceremony and film, […]

The Limits of AI Control: An Analysis of Deepfake Regulation in Japan and the EU

Here is a new article published by the Poland-Japan Foundation entitled “Regulating the Unregulatable: The Crisis of Image and Voice Protection in the Age of AI”, written by Rafał Wozba. The article analyzes the growing legal challenges associated with AI-generated deepfakes and compares Japan’s latest legislative initiatives with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

Piotrków Trybunalski in the Rhythm of Japan – Japanese Art Festival 2026

In May, Piotrków Trybunalski will become a space for encountering Japanese culture. From May 7–10, 2026, the Japanese Art Festival will take place, taking participants on a multidimensional journey through the tradition, art, and contemporary inspirations of the Land of the Cherry Blossom.

The Poland-Japan Foundation supports future leaders of dialogue

Following the exceptionally inspiring 8th edition of the Warsaw Negotiation Conference, the competition has begun for the 17th edition of the Warsaw Negotiation Round. As the Poland-Japan Foundation, we proudly observe how the capital of Poland is becoming a center of global dialogue. The WNR tournament is a time when knowledge meets practice – teams […]

Polish-Japanese Business and Cultural Differences in Communication

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published an article by Dr. Anna Wysokińska-Zajchowska on intercultural communication in Polish-Japanese business. It indicates that most challenges do not stem from language or technology, but from cultural differences in communication and decision-making, which can lead to misunderstandings, delays, and losses. The author also notes that academic education often oversimplifies these […]