Expertise
Economic analysis, general economic policy
Education
1976-80 L.L.B, University of Tokyo,
1982-83 M.A. in Economics, Case Western Reserve University
1983-84 Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Experience
1980 Joined Ministry of Finance
1987-90 Advisor to the Executive Director for Japan, International Monetary Fund
1990-91 Deputy Director, Research Division, Budget Bureau
1991-92 Deputy Budget Examiner, Budget Bureau
1992-94 Deputy Director, Development Finance Division, International Finance Bureau
1994-95 Deputy Director, Coordination Division, International Finance Bureau
1995-97 Associate Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Tokyo
1997-99 Director, Office of Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministers' Secretariat
1999-01 General-Counselor, Budget Bureau
2001-02 Budget Examiner, Budget Bureau
2002-04 Director, Research Division, International Bureau
2004- Director-general, Research Department, Policy Research Institute
