On November 18, 2022,  Lithuanian Honorary Consul General Mr. Shigehiro Komaru organizeda direct non-stop flight from Tokyo to Vilnius dedicating it to 100 year anniversary of friendship between Lithuania and Japan.

Ginza MUJI, Japan's most favorite and largest retail chain, declared November, 2022, a Lithuanian month and introduced Lithuanian cuisine as well as authentic artists works at its diner and shopping center.

On October 26, 2022, Lithuania and Japan achieved a historic milestone - our Strategic Partnership was launched, announced by Prime Minister Šimonytė and Prime Minister Kishida.

During her visit in Japan Chancellor of the Government Giedrė Balčytytė visited the Lithuanian booth at Tourism Expo Japan held at Tokyo Big Sight, met with the representatives of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) to discuss possible cooperation in reconstructing Ukraine and with the representatives of Expo2025 Association to officially announce Lithuania's participation in Expo2025 that will take place in Osaka.
On the last day Chancellor attended the state funeral for the late PM of Japan Shinzo Abe and paid her solemn respects and those of the Lithuanian people to the late Prime Minister, who was a close friend and ally of Lithuania and had an enormous contribution to the progressive development of our close bilateral relations.

Ambassador Zykas and agriculture attaché Kristina Mineikiene visited Gifu Prefecture, which has been developing friendly relations with Lithuania. After meeting the governor Hajime Furuta, they visited Gifu University, Chamber of commerce, Lithuanian honorary consulate in Gifu and also met the CEO of Valor company.