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土谷 晃浩 Akihiro TSUCHIYA

土谷 晃浩
土谷 晃浩

Akihiro TSUCHIYA

  • Advisor
  • Tokyo

Extensive experience in policy planning and legislative reforms in areas including finance and taxation at the Ministry of Finance. Spearheaded international negotiations and domestic coordination in such areas as international finance, anti-money laundering (AML), and economic security.

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. 

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Education

1994
Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (MPA)
1990
The University of Tokyo (LL.B.)

Professional Experience

Director-General, International Bureau (also Acting Head of National Security Policy Office)
Senior Deputy Vice-Minister for International Affairs (in charge of G7/G20, Foreign Exchange and Asia region), International Bureau
Deputy Vice-Minister for International Affairs (in charge of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act and FATF Mutual Evaluation of Japan), International Bureau
Director, Planning and Administration Division, International Bureau
Director, Multilateral Development Banks Division, International Bureau
Director, International Organizations Division, International Bureau
Budget Director (pension and labor policy), Budget Bureau
Director, Public Employees' Remuneration and Pension Aid Division, Budget Bureau
Director for Policy Planning, Budget Bureau
Advisor to the Minister for Comprehensive Reform of Social Security and Tax
Director for Policy Planning, Budget Bureau
Director, Office of the Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs
Director, Public Relations Office, Minister’s Secretariat
Ministry of Finance