January 21-27 during a visit to Japan, VMU Asian Studies Center employees Arvydas and Simona Kumpiai visited Gifu university, KUIS (Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba) which are partner institutions of VMU, the Museum of the Port of Humanity in Tsuruga and also met with the Ambassador of Lithuania in Japan dr. Aurelijus Zykas. During […]

VMU Center for Asian Studies invites to a series of events dedicated to the memory of “comfort women”. The problem of “comfort women” remains relevant to this day and affects international relations in East Asia. Japan views this question as resolved, meanwhile South Korea is seeking redress and a formal apology from Japan. We would […]

Komaru Transportation Company together with Hiroshima University Lithuanian Center and Vytautas Magnus University Centre for Asian Studies as well as Japanology  club “Hashi” is organizing Fourth Japanese Language Speech Contest. Competition is intended for pupils and students who study Japanese language in Lithuania. Organizers of the competition aim to strengthen bilateral Lithuania-Japan relations and mutual […]

The Government of Japan has announced a competition for financing studies in Japan according to Japonology study program. Estimated studies duration one year from October 2021. Those who wish to apply for the scholarship must be BA students (from second course), have sufficient knowledge of Japanese language and a good study results.

We would like to invite you to spend the Sugihara Week’s Japanese Culture Fair by immersed yourself in the hustle and bustle of Japanese culture and learning more about Japan’s friends in Lithuania. The fair will take place on October 13, 10:00-16:00 at 3rd floor of Kaunas Akropolis. It is free and open to all. […]

This year the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan (MEXT) offers citizens of Lithuania 4 scholarship programs for studies in Japan from 2021: Undergraduate Students ( starting April, 2021). Research Students (starting October, 2021) Specialized Training College Students (starting April, 2021). College of Technology Students (starting April, 2021).

Centre for Asian Studies partners in Japan, Hiroshima University is going to conduct a special Winter programme of Japanese language and culture from February 26th to March 12th in 2020. The programme will provide lectures of Japanese language and culture with international group-mates. Students will also experience lots of communicative activities with local students and […]

The Centre for Asian Studies continues “Time for Asia” events and invites you on November 26 to an open lecture given by a visiting lecturer Mr. Shingo Masunaga. The guest from University of Turku (Turku, Finland) will speak on topic “Lost in Translation in Helsinki?: Intelligence Activities of Chiune Sugihara in the Interwar Finland”. Regardless […]

On May 17th, 2019 VMU Centre for Asian Studies together with Komaru Transportation Foundation and Hiroshima University Lithuanian Center organized Second Japanese language contest. The contest began with the opening addresses by Japanese ambassador to Lithuania H.E. Mr. Shiro Yamasaki, CEO of Fukuyama Transporting Mr. Shigehiro Komaru and Vice-rector of Hiroshima University prof. Toshiyuki Sato. Participant’s speeches […]

Embassy of Japan in Lithuania will present opportunities to study in Japan for Lithuanian citizens. Special attention will be given to Japanese Government Scholarships (MEXT) proveded to Lithuanian citizens. Students that have studies in Japan will share their experiences.  Date: February 6th, 2019 (Wednesday). Time: 4:45-6:00 PM.