Thaksin appointed visiting professor at Takushoku Univ. in Tokyo

Thaksin appointed visiting professor at Takushoku Univ. in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Thailand's ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (L) and Toshio Watanabe, head of Takushoku University, speaks at a news conference at the university in Tokyo on June 7. Thaksin was appointed a visiting professor at the university.

East Timor President Gusmao honored by Takushoku University

East Timor President Gusmao honored by Takushoku University

TOKYO, Japan - East Timorese President Xanana Gusmao (L) is presented with a school medal after receiving an honorary doctorate from Takushoku University President Toshio Watanabe on Feb. 25.

Watanabe named envoy to Argentina, Ihara to Ethiopia

Watanabe named envoy to Argentina, Ihara to Ethiopia

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Ambassador to Madagascar Toshio Watanabe (L) was named top envoy to Argentina on June 29, while Japan International Cooperation Agency official Hiroyoshi Ihara (R) was appointed ambassador to Ethiopia. Both appointments will take effect July 2.

(26)2005 Aichi Exposition

(26)2005 Aichi Exposition

NAGAKUTE, Japan - Chairman Bernard Testu (L), the French government representative, delivers a speech at a steering committee meeting with Japanese government representative Taizo Watanabe (C) and Toshio Nakamura (R), secretary general of the Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition. The photo was taken Feb. 2, 2005. (Kyodo)

East Timor President Gusmao honored by Takushoku University

East Timor President Gusmao honored by Takushoku University

TOKYO, Japan - East Timorese President Xanana Gusmao (L) is presented with a school medal after receiving an honorary doctorate from Takushoku University President Toshio Watanabe on Feb. 25. (Kyodo)

Watanabe named envoy to Argentina, Ihara to Ethiopia

Watanabe named envoy to Argentina, Ihara to Ethiopia

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Ambassador to Madagascar Toshio Watanabe (L) was named top envoy to Argentina on June 29, while Japan International Cooperation Agency official Hiroyoshi Ihara (R) was appointed ambassador to Ethiopia. Both appointments will take effect July 2.

Thaksin appointed visiting professor at Takushoku Univ. in Tokyo

Thaksin appointed visiting professor at Takushoku Univ. in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Thailand's ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (L) and Toshio Watanabe, head of Takushoku University, speaks at a news conference at the university in Tokyo on June 7. Thaksin was appointed a visiting professor at the university. (Kyodo)