Hokkaido holds significant importance for Poland due to both the presence of a small Polish community and the legacy of Bronisław Piłsudski—a researcher of Ainu culture and the brother of Józef Piłsudski. The Poland-Japan Foundation intends to expand its activities in this region in the near future. During discussions with Shuji Koshida, Director of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Hokkaido Prefectural Government, Foundation President Radosław Tyszkiewicz presented cooperation plans focusing primarily on cultural projects. Youth exchange initiatives are also being considered, and Seiko Tanigami, Director of the Japan International Cooperation Center branch in Hokkaido, has pledged support in this area. The meetings and discussions conducted represent an important step in building relationships and developing the Foundation’s contacts with Hokkaido, a dynamically developing region of Japan.
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 […]