When did readers in Japan first see Lithuania’s name written? How did those who wrote it learn about this country? These questions are explored in an article by Dr. Linas Didvalis, an associate professor at the Center for Asian Studies, recently published in an academic journal issued by Meiji University in Japan. The article is […]

The Centre for Asian Studies kindly invites to the presentation of newly released book by e.p.Dr. Romualdas Neimantas ”Spirit of Nature”, published by the Centre of World’s Lithuanians. The presentation will take place in VMU Small Hall (S. Daukanto g. 28, Kaunas) on May 3 at 17:00. This book reveals the similarities of Lithuanian and […]

Recently German publisher LAP LAMBERT released the book “Between Dragons and Bridges: Production of Relational Knowledge about China” written by the former VMU student Daiva Repečkaitė. In her book the author explores changing images of China from post-soviet country to the world’s super power through cheap production provider. More information about the book can be […]

In August (2011), the Centre for Asian Studies successfully finished the international and interdisciplinary collective research project “Reception of Japanese and Korean Popular Culture in Europe“, supported by Suntory foundation (Japan) subsidy program 2010-2011. As result, the was published.  The selection of articles discusses the acceptance of Japanese and Korean culture in Europe, which could […]