METI - Ministry Of The Economy, Trade And Industry - Trade and Ind. Science and Techn. Policy and Env. Bureau Director
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Japan

1962 born in Japan, Sendai City, Miyagi-Pref.

1986 graduated from Tokyo University, B-Eng for Natural Resource Development

1986 entered METI in Japan, Mining Safety Div. Housing Industry Div. Nuclear Industry Div. Office of Future Industrial R&D

1993-94 University of London, Imperial College, MSc for Environmental Technology

1994-96 Deputy Director of petroluem exploration and production Div.of MITI

1996-98 Deputy Director of Coal Industry Div. of MITI. 1998?99 Depty Director of Paper and Printing Industry Div.

1999-2000 Depty Director of General Policy Div.in environment and regional industry Bureau.
2000-2002 Director General of Mayor\'s Office, Tajimi-City, Gifu Pref.

2002 Director of Environmental Industry office, METI