Special Advisor on Global Environmental Affairs, METI and Director General, Japan External Trade Organization, London. He joined the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) in 1982. Since then, he has been experiencing various positions with strong focus on energy and environment including Head, Country Studies Division, International Energy Agency (2002-2006), Director, International Affairs Division, ANRE/METI (2006-2007), Counselor, International Energy Negotiation, ANRE/METI (2007-2008), Deputy Director General, Global Environmental Affairs, METI (2008-2011).
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