Shigeo Yamada

[1][2] Yamada's earlier diplomatic career included postings in Washington, London and Beijing.He played an instrumental role in making Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's surprise visit to Ukraine in March 2023 possible.He was also Political Director during Japan’s presidency of G7 in charge of preparations on strategic and diplomatic agenda for G7 Nagano-Karuizawa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting as well as G7 Hiroshima Summit.He was reportedly instructed to make connections with the campaign of former President Donald Trump in anticipation for his possible victory in the 2024 United States presidential election.[4][5] On 10 April 2024, Yamada was among the guests invited to the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden in honor of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House.
Japanese Ambassador to the United StatesIncumbentFumio KishidaShigeru IshibaKoji TomitaAlma materKeio UniversityMinistry of Foreign AffairsCarleton CollegeWashingtonEmbassy of Japan in WashingtonNational Security SecretariatToshimitsu Motegisurprise visit to UkraineG7 Hiroshima SummitcampaignDonald Trump2024 United States presidential electionstate dinnerU.S. PresidentJoe BidenPrime MinisterWhite House