Japan–Lithuania relations the wake of the Nazi invasion. Up to 10,000 refugees were saved from this action. There is a significant close partnership between the city of Kuji and Klaipėda, established in 1989. Japan "de facto" re-recognized Lithuania on September 6, 1991 and a month later diplomatic relations were re-established between these countries. In 1997 the Embassy of Japan was established in Vilnius and in 1998 the Embassy of Lithuania was established in Tokyo. In March 2016, Japan and Lithuania agreed to cooperate on nuclear safety. In August 2016, Training Squadron vessels of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force "Kashima", "Asagiri" and "Setoyuki"
Joseon missions to Japan to the Joseon court. In the 4th year of King Taejong's reign, a diplomatic mission was sent to Japan. In the 6th year of King Taejong's reign, a diplomatic mission was sent to Japan. In the 10th year of King Taejong's reign, an ambassador from the Joseon court was received in Kyoto. This event in 1409 ("Ōei 16, 3rd month") was considered significant. In the 13th year of King Taejong's reign, a diplomatic mission was sent to Japan. In the 2nd year of the reign of King Sejong the Great, a diplomatic mission was sent to Japan. In the 5th