News and Projects

Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski

Our Japanese Art Festival in Piotrków Trybunalski is starting! Days full of inspiration await us – workshops, meetings, demonstrations, films, and exceptional exhibitions. We invite you to join us from May 7–10 to discover Japanese culture together!

Foundation as Honorary Partner of Lean TWI Summit 2026

We are pleased to announce that the Poland-Japan Foundation is an Honorary Partner of Lean TWI Summit 2026 – an event combining Lean Management, AI and Leadership. This is an initiative that creates a space for exchange of experience between business, education and management practice – in the spirit of values close to both Japanese […]

Humanitarianism that Connected Poland and Japan

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published a new article by Mami Shimamoto, which explores the deep historical origins of relations between Japan and Poland. From the rescue of Siberian orphans to contemporary humanitarian cooperation—the text demonstrates how mutual support and empathy have shaped a unique and lasting partnership between the two countries.

Opening of the New Poland-Japan Foundation Office in Tokyo

We are pleased to announce that the Poland-Japan Foundation has opened a new office in Japan, located at Sivans Lab in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. Sivans Lab is a modern and innovative coworking space that brings together entrepreneurs, creators, and international teams in a flexible and collaborative environment. The venue is renowned for its […]

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026: Our Foundation as an Ambassador of Global Innovation

The Poland-Japan Foundation proudly served as an Ambassador of SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 — Asia’s largest startup conference, which commenced on April 27 at Tokyo Big Sight. Now in its fourth edition, the event continues to evolve dynamically as a global innovation platform, bringing together startups, investors, corporations, and public institutions from around the world. […]

Europe in Japan – Labor Market

The Poland-Japan Foundation has published a new article by Akane Nakazawa, which analyzes the growing importance of foreign workers in Japan. It highlights the increasing demand for qualified talent from abroad, with particular emphasis on Japanese language learners from Central and Eastern Europe. The article also presents challenges such as language barriers and difficulties in […]

Poland–Japan: Participation in an International Hackathon in Tokyo

Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland–Japan Foundation, participated as a panelist in the Hack for Tokyo: AI × Sustainability hackathon, which took place on April 19 in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. He participated in discussions dedicated to key challenges related to sustainable development and the role of artificial intelligence in supporting environmental and social innovation. His […]

Venture Café Tokyo: Women and Capital in Startups

Radosław Tyszkiewicz, President of the Poland-Japan Foundation, participated in an important discussion at Venture Café Tokyo dedicated to the future of the Japanese startup ecosystem and the realities behind investment decisions. The session titled “From 2% to Moving the Money: Driving Growth & Capital for Women Founders” analyzed the causes of persistent inequalities in access […]

Anime, Manga, and Soft Power: Japanese Culture in Poland

This is a new analytical and opinion-forming study prepared by the Poland-Japan Foundation, authored by Waka Ikeda. Based on field research conducted in Poland, the author analyzes how Japanese pop culture (especially manga and anime) has become part of mainstream youth culture in Poland. Private entities, such as Studio JG/Yatta.pl, currently play a more effective […]