Vilnius and Japan seem like such distant lands, separated not only by thousands of miles but also by countless cultural differences.
But you might be surprised to learn that there are more than a few places and objects in Vilnius that celebrate Japan and that the ties between the two countries are closer than you might have envisaged. Along this ‘Japanese Vilnius’ Route, you’ll discover a commemoration of perhaps the most famous Japanese person to have lived here, find out what Japan has in common with the signatory of Lithuania’s Independence Act, and find inner peace as you wander through the Japanese gardens, of which there are two in Vilnius.
