Arvydas Kumpis

Arvydas Kumpis is a Lecturer at Vytautas Magnus University, holding positions at both the Centre for Asian Studies and the Department of Cultural Studies within the Faculty of Political Science and Diplomacy. He earned his Doctor of Sciences degree in 2020 and has been actively contributing to academic research on East Asian politics and societies.

Dr. Kumpis specializes in research areas including:

• Nationalism in Japan
• Far-right movements in East Asia
• Identities in East Asian contexts
• Zainichi Koreans studies
• Historiography of East Asian ethnic minorities

His research primarily focuses on the intersection of nationalism, identity politics, and minority rights in Japan, with particular attention to the Zainichi Korean community. Kumpis has examined how historical revisionism, economic factors, and media representations shape contemporary far-right movements in Japan. His work demonstrates how online activism has transformed into street-level political movements, particularly examining organizations like Zaitokukai and their impact on Japanese society.

Dr. Kumpis has published extensively on Japanese politics and East Asian studies, with publications spanning from 2014 to 2024. His research shows a clear progression from historiographical analysis of Zainichi Koreans to contemporary examinations of right-wing activism in Japan. His work bridges historical context with current political developments, providing valuable insights into the evolution of nationalist discourse in modern Japan.

He is proficient in multiple languages including Lithuanian (native), English (very good), Japanese (good), and has basic knowledge of Russian, Latin, and Polish, which supports his research on East Asian societies.