Publications
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 […]
Kaizen and Monozukuri in Poland and the EU
The Foundation’s representative – @_annastefanska – had the opportunity to appear at Poland’s largest fantasy festival, Pyrkon! We would like to sincerely thank @Pyrkon for the invitation. In her account, she shares: “It was a great pleasure, and the event made a tremendous impression on me. Naturally, the main focus was on fantasy-related booths, but […]
New Perspectives on Japan-Europe Defense Cooperation
The Poland-Japan Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of a new article by Philipp Buschmann entitled “Could Japanese Weapons Strengthen NATO’s Baltic Flank? Procurement Opportunities After Japan’s Export Policy Shift”. The article analyzes how reforms to Japan’s defense equipment export policy, introduced in April 2026, have opened new opportunities for cooperation with NATO countries […]
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.
The Visegrad Group in Japan–EU Relations
The Poland-Japan Foundation has published a new policy report by Sam Baron, analyzing the changing economic and strategic dynamics in Southeast Asia. Titled “Japan, Europe, and Southeast Asia: The Untapped Role of the Visegrad Four”, the document examines how Japan’s long-standing engagement in the region contrasts with the European Union’s more fragmented approach. It indicates […]
Euro, Investment and the Indo-Pacific: Bulgaria in Japan’s Strategy towards Europe
The latest publication by the Poland-Japan Foundation, prepared by KyoLink, analyzes the elevation of Bulgarian-Japanese relations to the rank of Strategic Partnership within the framework of EU–Indo-Pacific cooperation. It highlights Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone as a significant signal for Japanese investment and identifies clean energy, digital transformation and innovation as priority areas for structured […]
Japan in Eastern Europe: Stability and Development through Energy and Cooperation
A new publication by the Poland-Japan Foundation, authored by Yaroslav Sinisarenka, an analyst specializing in energy policy and domestic affairs of Japan and Germany, examines Japan’s growing role in Eastern Europe’s energy transformation, with particular emphasis on Poland and Ukraine. The author highlights that Japan’s diversified approach—technological investments in Poland and humanitarian aid in Ukraine—can […]
Japan: Between Fiscal Pressure and Security
It is with great pleasure that I present a new publication issued by Poland Japan Foundation: Guns, Debt and Aging: Japan’s Security Strategy under Fiscal Constraint by Prof. Boštjan Bertalanič. This study, published shortly after the LDP’s major victory in the recent elections in Japan, analyzes the historic expansion of Japan’s defense capabilities under Prime […]
Japanese Technology Market: An Opportunity for the Polish Startup Ecosystem
This is the Foundation’s first publication in 2026. It presents Japan as an exceptionally attractive, yet still insufficiently explored market for Polish startups. Japan’s growing demand for advanced technologies is closely linked to the potential of Polish engineering talent and the dynamically developing startup ecosystem. Achieving success in the Japanese market can also become a […]