We began our scientific symposium at Kobe University with Japanese day. The opening panel was attended by Vice-Rector for Research dr hab. Adam Kola, prof. UMK, Vice-Rector for International Relations dr Magdalena Barwiołek, prof. UMK, dr Marcelina de Zoete-Leśniczak responsible for the partnership agreement between Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun and Kobe University in the field of Japanese studies and research, Dean of NCU Faculty of Law and Administration prof. Maciej Serowaniec responsible for the partnership agreement between the Nicolaus Copernicus University and Kobe University in the field of law and dr Michał Bomastyk, plenipotentiary of the mayor of Toruń for equality, chairman of the Institute for Counteracting Exclusions foundation, coordinator of the scientific symposium “Harmony of Cooperation.”.
The day was filled with numerous presentations and discussions on cultural heritage and Japanese culture, research and education. Speakers for the day included: Toshikazu Seguchi, Barbara Zaremba, Wojciech Nowak, dr Małgorzata Sobczyk, dr Marcelina de Zoete-Leśniczak, dr Monika Lecińska-Ruchniewicz and dr Aleksandra Jaworowicz-Zimny from the Department of Oriental Studies (Faculty of Humanities, NCU), as well as Katarzyna Paczuska from the Museum of Far Eastern Art (District Museum in Toruń).
The symposium is being held as part of Poland's participation in the World Expo 2025 大阪・関西万博, during Polish Science Week.
