Personal
Born in 1943. Married with two children. Hobby: Singing and playing the guitar
 

Education
American Field Service exchange student at The Choate School, Wallingford, Connecticut. LLB., University of Tokyo (1966). M.A. (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics), University College, Oxford (1968)
 

Professional Background
Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1966. Served as Director of the GATT Division, the Japan-US Security Division and the First North America Division. Deputy Head of Mission at the Japanese Embassy in Canberra, Australia (1989-91) and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Japanese Embassy in London (1994-97). The Foreign Ministry Spokesman (1998-2000). Ambassador to Pakistan (2000- 2002). Ambassador to Canada (2005-2007). Executive Director, the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) (2007-2009). Advisor, KAJIMA Corporation (2007-2022). Chairman (2011-2023) and Emeritus Chairman (2023-) of the English-Speaking Union of Japan (ESUJ).