Morio Yukawa
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was a Japanese economist and diplomat.
Served in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the Second World War and took part in the Japanese official delegation that met US General Douglas McArthur in Manila on August 19, 1945 in order to make arrangements for the Japanese surrender. During the 1950s served as head of the Bureau of Economic Affairs in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in that capacity tried to negotiate his country's accession to GATT. He represented Japan at the UNESCO General Session in 1953. Later served as Ambassador to the Philippines
, and in that capacity concluded the Treaty of Amity of December 9, 1960. Served as Head of Mission to the EEC
in 1964-1968 and Ambassador to the United Kingdom
in 1968-1972. In 1972-1979 served Grand Master of Ceremonies of the Imperial Household Agency
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Served in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the Second World War and took part in the Japanese official delegation that met US General Douglas McArthur in Manila on August 19, 1945 in order to make arrangements for the Japanese surrender. During the 1950s served as head of the Bureau of Economic Affairs in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in that capacity tried to negotiate his country's accession to GATT. He represented Japan at the UNESCO General Session in 1953. Later served as Ambassador to the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, and in that capacity concluded the Treaty of Amity of December 9, 1960. Served as Head of Mission to the EEC
EEC
EEC is an abbreviation that usually refers to the European Economic Community, the forerunner to the European Union.It may also refer to;* The East Erie Commercial Railroad, a shortline in Pennsylvania...
in 1964-1968 and Ambassador to the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in 1968-1972. In 1972-1979 served Grand Master of Ceremonies of the Imperial Household Agency
Imperial Household Agency
The is a government agency of Japan in charge of the state matters concerning Japan's imperial family and also keeping the Privy Seal and the State Seal...
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External links
- Article on the Japanese textile industry, mentioning Yukawa
- http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/document/diary/pdd751201.pdf http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/document/diary/pdd751002.pdf Entries in US President Ford's appointment book, mentioning Yukawa.