Edukacja, społeczeństwo i praca we wzajemnych międzykulturowych związkach. Przypadek Japonii

The paper addresses the educational, cultural and economic differences of Japan in relation to Polandas a country representing the values of the Old Continent. In particular, selected aspects of educationand parenthood in the Land of the Cherry Blossom were analyzed, as well as partnerships as wellas the labor market and organizations. The authors emphasize that their goal is to look for culturaldifferences, but also for generalizable similarities. Research issues undertaken as part of empiricalcomparative research focused on the various aspects of social life in both countries are revealed.