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Akihiro Tsuchiya Joins Nishimura & Asahi as Advisor
We are pleased to announce that Akihiro Tsuchiya has joined Nishimura & Asahi as an advisor.
Akihiro began his career after graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo. He joined the Ministry of Finance in 1990. He has held positions including Director of a Tax Office, Private Secretary to the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary (for Shinzo Abe), and held posts at the Securities Bureau, Financial System Planning Bureau, and Tax Bureau.
He subsequently served as Director of the Public Relations Office, Budget Director at the Budget Bureau, Deputy Director-General of the International Bureau (2019), and Director-General for International Affairs (2021), before being appointed Director-General of the International Bureau in 2024.
Building upon his extensive experience developed over his distinguished career in government service, he will provide wide-ranging advice to both our clients and the firm, contributing to the further enhancement and development of our practice.
Please find his profile below.
Joined the Ministry of Finance in 1990 after graduating from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law. In 1994, earned MPA from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs. At the Ministry of Finance, held key posts in the Securities Bureau, Financial Planning Bureau, Tax Bureau, and Budget Bureau, gaining broad experience in policy planning and legislative reforms, particularly in the areas of finance and taxation. Also served as the head of regional tax office and Executive Secretary to the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary.
As Deputy Vice-Minister of International Affairs, spearheaded negotiations with the U.S. and China, and represented Japan's interests at G7 and G20. Led the Japanese delegation in international negotiations during the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s fourth mutual evaluation of Japan. As Director-General of the International Bureau, was responsible for regulating inward foreign direct investment under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and implementing economic sanctions. Retired from the Ministry of Finance in July 2025.