Japan names Fujisaki as new envoy to U.S., Ebihara to Britain

Japan names Fujisaki as new envoy to U.S., Ebihara to Britain

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese government on April 1 appointed Ichiro Fujisaki (C in file photo) as new ambassador to the United States and Shin Ebihara (R in file photo) as ambassador to Britain. Shinichi Kitajima (L in file photo), former ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, was named to succeed Fujisaki as ambassador of Japan's permanent mission in Geneva.

Japan to name Yabunaka vice FM, Fujisaki as envoy to U.S.

Japan to name Yabunaka vice FM, Fujisaki as envoy to U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - File photos show (from left to right) Deputy Foreign Minister Mitoji Yabunaka who is expected to be named vice foreign minister, Ichiro Fujisaki, who will be named ambassador to the United States, and Shin Ebihara, who will is expected to be tapped as ambassador to Britain, government officials said on Dec. 27.

Indonesia, Japan conclude patrol boat accord

Indonesia, Japan conclude patrol boat accord

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Shin Ebihara (L) signs diplomatic notes, along with an Indonesian official, on Tokyo's provision of three patrol boats to fight piracy and deter terrorism in the Malacca Strait.

Indonesia, Japan cancel signing on donation of patrol boats

Indonesia, Japan cancel signing on donation of patrol boats

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Shin Ebihara leaves the Indonesian Foreign Ministry on June 14 after the Indonesian government and the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta canceled a planned signing of diplomatic notes over Tokyo's grant for Jakarta to procure three patrol boats from Japan to fight terrorism, piracy and weapons proliferation.

Indonesia, Japan cancel signing on donation of patrol boats

Indonesia, Japan cancel signing on donation of patrol boats

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Shin Ebihara leaves the Indonesian Foreign Ministry on June 14 after the Indonesian government and the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta canceled a planned signing of diplomatic notes over Tokyo's grant for Jakarta to procure three patrol boats from Japan to fight terrorism, piracy and weapons proliferation. (Kyodo)

Indonesia, Japan conclude patrol boat accord

Indonesia, Japan conclude patrol boat accord

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Shin Ebihara (L) signs diplomatic notes, along with an Indonesian official, on Tokyo's provision of three patrol boats to fight piracy and deter terrorism in the Malacca Strait. (Kyodo)

Japan to name Yabunaka vice FM, Fujisaki as envoy to U.S.

Japan to name Yabunaka vice FM, Fujisaki as envoy to U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - File photos show (from left to right) Deputy Foreign Minister Mitoji Yabunaka who is expected to be named vice foreign minister, Ichiro Fujisaki, who will be named ambassador to the United States, and Shin Ebihara, who will is expected to be tapped as ambassador to Britain, government officials said on Dec. 27. (Kyodo)

Japan names Fujisaki as new envoy to U.S., Ebihara to Britain

Japan names Fujisaki as new envoy to U.S., Ebihara to Britain

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese government on April 1 appointed Ichiro Fujisaki (C in file photo) as new ambassador to the United States and Shin Ebihara (R in file photo) as ambassador to Britain. Shinichi Kitajima (L in file photo), former ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, was named to succeed Fujisaki as ambassador of Japan's permanent mission in Geneva. (Kyodo)

Yachi named as deputy vice foreign minister

Yachi named as deputy vice foreign minister

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Yohei Kono announced major personnel appointments Dec. 26. (Top from L to R) Shotaro Yachi, deputy vice minister for foreign policy, Yoshihiro Nishida, director general of the Latin American and Caribbean Affairs Bureau, (bottom from L to R) Shin Ebihara, director general of the Treaties Bureau, and Tadashi Imai, director general of the Intelligence and Analysis Bureau.