ワルシャワ大学東洋学部日本学科

The origin of Japanese studies in Poland dates back to 1919 when the Japanese language was first taught at the University of Warsaw (Faculty of Philosophy). From the 1950s onwards, Japanese Studies, ommitted to broad research in language and culture, began to flourish within the Institute of Oriental Studies (Faculty of Philology). Currently it is divided into several specializations: literature, linguistics, history, philosophy and religions, aesthetics, performing arts and the culture of everyday life. The curriculum includes a ractical chanoyu course that takes place in an original tea pavilion donated to the university in 2004. The Japanese Studies program and its research achievements have been repeatedly recognized. Visited by Their ajesties the Emperor Akihito and the Empress Michiko (2002), the Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko (2019), Prince Takamado and Princess Hisako (1994). Prestigious awards received include: the Japan Foundation Award (2002) and the Diploma of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan (2009), as well as membership in the Sakura Network (2015). In 2003 the University of Warsaw hosted the international conference of the European Association for Japanese Studies. Every year since 2006, the Japanese Studies has organized ‘Japan Days at the University of Warsaw’, which in addition to international academic conferences, also serves to popularize the culture of Japan.