1974, degree in Economics, University of Tokyo. 1974, joined the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan; 2003, Director-General for Natural Resources and Energy Policy; 2004, Director-General, Manufacturing Industries Bureau; 2006, Director-General, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency; 2007, Director-General, Trade Policy Bureau; 2008, Vice-Minister for International Affairs; 1988, Director, GATT Affairs Office, International Trade Policy Bureau; 1989-91, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of Japan to the International Organizations, Geneva, Switzerland; 2010-11, Adviser, SOMPO Japan Insurance; since October 2011, Chairman and CEO, Japan External Trade Organization.