During this lecture you will be able to learn about the fascinating history of Japan-Lithuanian relations that started in 1862. You will learn how Fukuzawa Yukichi is related to Lithuania, what was the first book on Japan in Lithuania, and the story of Chiune Sugihara. Did you know that some Japanese and Lithuanians met... in Siberia?
Later during this lecture you will learn about the main development of interstate relations during the last decades as well as currently existing ties between the two countries.