1985 M.A. in International Relations, Stanford University
1978 B.A. in Law, the University of Tokyo

2004- Current position
2002 Director, International Affairs Division, ANRE
2000 Director, Recycling Promotion Division, Environment & Technology Bureau
1998 Director, Europe/Russia/Middle East Division, ITPB
1996 Director, Petroleum Exploration and Production Division, ANRE
1993 Deputy Director-General, Planning Department, Chiba Prefectural Government
1991 Director, North American Trade Policy Planning, ITPB
1989 Seconded to Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (World Bank)
1987 Deputy Director, Southeast Asia/Russia Division, International Trade Policy Bureau (ITPB)
1985 Deputy Director, Mining Division, Agency of Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE)
1978 Joined MITI