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My Take
I'll be honest, Mitoji Yabunaka isn't the kind of name you stumble onto scrolling through tabloids, and that's exactly why I find him interesting. He's a career diplomat, born in 1948, an Osaka University guy, the sort of person who spent decades doing the quiet, exhausting work of representing Japan in rooms where one wrong word echoes for years. No red carpets, no viral moments, just the grind of negotiation and a steady nerve. The Order of the Sacred Treasure he carries tells me the establishment noticed, and honestly that kind of recognition for someone who lived in the background means more to me than any flashy award. I respect people who hold the line where nobody's watching. He feels like the unglamorous backbone of a country, and I'm weirdly fond of that.
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Overview
Mitoji Yabunaka (born January 23, 1948) is a Japanese former diplomat who studied at Osaka University (leaving before graduating) and Cornell University, and served as Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2010. He served in roles representing Japan in international affairs and was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star (Zuiho Jusho), one of Japan's distinguished state honors. He is recognized as a veteran diplomat who contributed to Japan's foreign policy through sustained public service.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mitoji Yabunaka
- Name (Japanese)
- 薮中三十二
- Reading
- やぶなか みとじ
- Born
- January 23, 1948 (age 78)
- Origin
- Japan
- Occupation
- Diplomat
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
2. Background
- University
- Osaka University
Awards & achievements
- Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star (Zuiho Jusho) — year unknown
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitoji Yabunaka born?
Mitoji Yabunaka was born on January 23, 1948 and is 78 years old.
Where is Mitoji Yabunaka from?
Mitoji Yabunaka is from Japan.
What does Mitoji Yabunaka do?
Mitoji Yabunaka works as Diplomat.
Where did Mitoji Yabunaka study?
Mitoji Yabunaka attended Osaka University.
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