Japan and the United States: The Journey of a Defeated Nation - A Diplomat's Memoir by Yukio Okamoto

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Yukio Okamoto Richard L. Armitage

Japan and the United States

The Journey of a Defeated Nation - A Diplomat's Memoir by Yukio Okamoto

Yukio Okamoto, Richard L. Armitage, Joseph S. Nye, Jr.

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Tuttle Publishing
15 November 2024

Biography: historical, political & military; Political leaders & leadership; International relations

'For me, Yukio was quite special. Prime Ministers sought his counsel, valued his advice, and were often guided by his views and suggestions.'

Richard L. Armitage

As one of the most distinguished and gifted Japanese diplomats of his generation, Yukio Okamoto navigated the corridors of power at the highest levels. In Japan and the United States, Okamoto recounts the compelling story of his diplomatic service and his role as a steadfast advocate for strong Japan-United States relations during an era of political crises, war, and fierce economic competition.

Okamoto was born in 1945 just two months after Japan surrendered to the Allies ending World War II. During the war, his father served in the infamous Unit 731, a secret research project that committed horrific war crimes in occupied China. Okamoto was deeply affected by his country's devastation and his family's shame.

During his 20-year career in the Japanese Foreign Ministry and after he left government, Okamoto was an indispensable advisor to several Japanese prime ministers including Ryutaro Hashimoto, Junichiro Koizumi and Shinzo Abe. He worked tirelessly to strengthen relations with the United States even as other Japanese government officials advocated for the dismantling of the US-Japan Security Alliance. The survival of this alliance is due in no small part to Okamoto's influence.

This book features contributions from former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage and former Assistant Secretary of Defense Joseph S. Nye, who both worked with Okamoto and share their thoughts on his life, career, and legacy as an influential friend of the United States.

By: Yukio Okamoto
Foreword by: Richard L. Armitage, Joseph S. Nye, Jr.
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 130mm,
Weight: 595g
ISBN: 9784805318430
ISBN 10: 4805318430
Pages: 388
Publication Date: 15 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yukio Okamoto was a career diplomat in Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1968 to 1991 with postings in Paris (OECD), Cairo and Washington. Following his retirement, he became a private political and economic consultant. He served as Special Advisor to Prime Ministers Ryutaro Hashimoto and Junichiro Koizumi. He sat on the boards of several major Japanese multinational companies and served as an advisor to several others. Okamoto joined the Center for International Studies of MIT in 2012 as a Robert E Wilhelm fellow. He was a well-known commentator and author, publishing regular columns and writing and contributing to major newspapers and magazines on Japanese diplomacy. Richard L. Armitage is a founding partner and president of Armitage International. He is a former deputy secretary of the Department of State and has served as the Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asia and Pacific Affairs at the Department of Defense. In addition, Ambassador Armitage has held a wide variety of high-ranking U.S. diplomatic positions. Joseph S. Nye, Jr. is Professor Emeritus and former Dean of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He received his bachelor's degree summa cum laude from Princeton University, won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford, and earned a Ph.D. in political science from Harvard. He has served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, Chair of the National Intelligence Council, and Deputy Under Secretary of State. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the British Academy, and the American Academy of Diplomacy. In 2011, Foreign Policy named him one of the top 100 Global Thinkers. In 2014, Japan awarded him the Order of the Rising Sun.

Reviews for Japan and the United States: The Journey of a Defeated Nation - A Diplomat's Memoir by Yukio Okamoto

""Yukio Okamoto, my dear friend. Whenever I sought his advice, he was always very helpful, most informative, and very thoughtful even during his toughest and busiest times. He shall be deeply missed."" —Dan Quayle, former Vice President of the United States ""Okamoto-san was an invaluable diplomatic advisor who provided essential knowledge for our foreign visits and meetings with heads of state during my term as Prime Minister of Japan."" —Junichiro Koizumi, former Prime Minister of Japan ""Yukio's inclination to take action, his generosity and openheartedness were exceptional. He was a globalist who loved and effectively worked for his country just as he also loved and understood the U.S. He appreciated the importance of U.S.-Japan relations, and endeavored to show the U.S. the true nature of Japan. This book presents his admirable perspective and I will remember him forever."" —David Petraeus, former CIA Director