Poland. Culture Week

From September 4 to 10, 2025, the Poland Pavilion at Expo Osaka became a dynamic stage for the presentation of Polish culture – from the classics of the Young Poland movement and literature to experimental electronic music and jazz. Each day offered a distinct theme, reflecting the richness of both heritage and contemporary creativity.

September 4 – Young Poland Day

The week will open with the Young Poland Day, focused on the figure of Władysław Reymont – Nobel Prize laureate and author of The Peasants. The program will include a presentation about his life and work, along with a screening of a video report from the ‘Young Poland’ exhibition in Kyoto. The highlight of the day will be the evening audiovisual show The Peasants: Tańcuj Remixed, combining a screening of The Peasants – Poland’s official Oscar entry – with live music from the film

September 5 – Dance and Music Across Generations Day

Urszula Dudziak, an icon of the Polish jazz scene, will perform in front of the Poland Pavilion as part of the ‘Papaya at Expo’ program. Inside the Women’s Pavilion, a special meeting will be held with the artist and Yuka Ebihara, a soloist of the Polish National Ballet of Japanese origin. The conversation will explore the power of music and dance as forms of dialogue between generations and cultures.

September 6 – Polish Literature Day

The literary segment of the week will be dedicated to both the classics and contemporary authors. The program will include a National Reading of Jan Kochanowski’s poetry in Japanese translation, a meeting with translators of Polish literature, and readings of excerpts from the works of Olga Tokarczuk, Wisława Szymborska, and Jan Brzechwa. The day will highlight the richness and diversity of Polish literature – and how deeply it resonates within Japanese culture.

September 4–6 – Unsound Festival

Parallel to the events at the Pavilion, selected clubs in Osaka will host the first Japanese edition of the Unsound Festival – one of Poland’s most renowned platforms for electronic and experimental music. The lineup will feature artists from both Poland and Japan, showcasing cutting-edge trends in sound art.

September 4–10: “Jazz From Poland in Japan 2025”

Poland’s jazz scene, which has international recognition, will be showcased in Japan through a unique and unprecedented project. Around 9 leading bands representing the cutting edge of Polish jazz will visit Japan. The highlight of the event will be the world premiere of a jazz suite composed especially for the EXPO Osaka 2025 by Nikola Kołodziejczyk.

Visit event’s website: www.jazzfrompoland.com

The Polish Culture Week offers something for everyone – from lovers of the classics to enthusiasts of the contemporary art scene. Each day will bring a unique perspective and highlight the richness and diversity of both Poland’s cultural heritage and its modern creative landscape.