A hibakujumoku Ginkgo has found its home in the Botanical Garden of Vilnius University, where it has flourished under the care and attention of the dedicated team. Over 9 years since it was planted, the tree had grown to an impressive height of 2.5 meters, with its branches spread wide, showcasing its beauty to visitors and capturing the hearts of many, a reminder of the incredible diversity and wonder of the natural world.

The Botanical Garden held an event on 6 August to commemorate the Hiroshima bombing in 1945. A ginkgo, grown from seeds from Hiroshima, was planted as a symbolling peace tree by H.E. Ambassador of Japan to Lithuania Toyoei Shigeeda and Botanical Garden Director Audrius Skridaila. Lanterns, made by Lithanian children, were launched in a nearby pond, accompanied by traditional Japanese music. Mrs. Michiko Shigeeda organized an ikebana workshop in the Garden museum. The workshop began with a minute of silence for the victims of Hiroshima, and Mrs. Shigeeda also presented a book with pictures of Hiroshima after bombing in 1945. 

Ginkgo seedlings are growing healthily in the Botanical Garden. They are about 30 cm tall and, in order to adapt to the Lithuanian climate, they have been relocated to an outdoor bed.