1982 B.A. in Economics, the University of Tokyo
2003 Ph.D. in Economics, the Kyoto University

1982 Joined Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
1997 Director for International Petroleum Affairs, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
1999 Associate Professor, Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University
2001 Director, Research and Analysis Division, Trade Policy Bereau, METI
2003- Director of Research and Senior Fellow, RIETI
2004- Senior Fellow, RIETI
2006- Director, Economic Analysis Office, Econmic and Industry Policy Bureau, METI
2008- Attached to the Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)