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Hiroshi Suzuki (Ambassador) Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Hiroshi Suzuki (Ambassador) Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Eiko Suzuki

Hometown: Kyoto City

Age: 62 Years

Bio/Wiki
Profession • Diplomat
• Ambassador
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 173 cm**
in meters**- 1.73 m**
in feet & inches**- 5’ 8”**
Weight (approx.) in kilograms**- 70 kg**
in pounds**- 154 lbs**
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Salt & pepper
Diplomacy
Diplomat Journey • April 1985: Joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• July 1988: Became a part of the Embassy of Japan in the United States

• August 1990: Moved to the Southwest Asia Division in the Asian Affairs Bureau

• July 1992: Became Deputy Director of the First North America Division of the North American Affairs Bureau

• February 1995: Promoted to Deputy Director of the WTO Division in the Economic Affairs Bureau

• January 1997: Appointed as Principal Deputy Director in the First West Europe Division of the European Affairs Bureau

• July 1999: Became a Political Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan in Italy

• December 2001: Continued as Political Counsellor at the Embassy of Japan in the Islamic Republic of Iran

• August 2004: Became Director of the Fourth Division within the Intelligence and Analysis Service

• October 2005: Handled additional responsibilities as Executive Secretary to Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda in August and later to Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe

• September 2006: Became the Spokesperson for International Press for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe


• January 2008: Became the Director of the International Press Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• January 2009: Appointed as Minister at the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Korea

• August 2011: Became Minister at the Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• December 2012-2020: Worked as the Executive Secretary to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

• July 2020: Appointed as Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, which included being the G7 and G20 Sherpa



• August 2022: Became an Advisor to the Special Secretariat for the State Funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe


• September 2022: Became the concurrent Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to India and the Kingdom of Bhutan
Personal Life
Date of Birth 5 June 1961 (Monday)
Age (as of 2023) 62 Years
Birthplace Kyoto City, Japan
Zodiac sign Gemini
Nationality Japanese
Hometown Kyoto City
School • Middle School, Kyoto City
• Senior High School, Kyoto City
College/University • The University of Tokyo
• The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Massachusetts
Educational Qualification • B.A. (completed in 1985)
• M.A. (completed in 1988)
Hobbies • Singing
• Travelling
• Reading books
• Playing sports (golf, tennis, and skiing)
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Family
Wife/Spouse Eiko Suzuki
Children He has one daughter.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Hiroshi Suzuki

  • Hiroshi Suzuki is a Japanese diplomat with a career of more than 3 decades in various significant roles within Japan’s administration, including serving as an ambassador to different countries.

  • He spent his childhood days in Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture.

  • During his second year of Senior High School, he participated in a student exchange program called the American Field Service, which took him to Milwaukee for a year where he saw diverse cultures, traditions, and societies in the United States. When he returned to Japan, he became interested in pursuing a diplomatic career and later became a diplomat.

  • He has a career of almost 38 years of Japanese foreign affairs diplomat.

    Hiroshi Suzuki with Narendra Modi (right) when he was posted as Japanese Ambassador to India

  • Hiroshi Suzuki is recognized for frequently sharing videos featuring Indian cuisine, clothing, and tourist destinations. check sources Twitter – Hiroshi Suzuki

    Hiroshi Suzuki during a visit to the Mumbai market

  • In August 2023, Hiroshi Suzuki gained widespread attention when he posted a video dancing to the song ‘Kaavaalaa’ from Rajinikanth ‘s film ‘Jailer ,’ alongside Japanese YouTuber Mayo Japan . This video went viral and caught the interest of many online users.

Kaavaalaa dance video with Japanese YouTuber Mayo san(@MayoLoveIndia )🇮🇳🤝🇯🇵
My Love for Rajinikanth continues … @Rajinikanth #Jailer #rajinifans

Video courtesy : Japanese Youtuber Mayo san and her team pic.twitter.com/qNTUWrq9Ig

— Hiroshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan (@HiroSuzukiAmbJP) August 16, 2023

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Do You Know?

Do you know Hiroshi Suzuki who became the concurrent Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to India and the Kingdom of Bhutan in September 2022?

He started concurrent ambassadorships, officially representing Japan in both India and Bhutan.

Do you know Hiroshi Suzuki was named Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs in July 2020, a role that included serving as the G7 and G20 Sherpa?

That high-level appointment put him at the heart of Japan’s foreign policy, with duties tied to major global forums.

Do you know Hiroshi Suzuki gained attention in August 2023 for posting a Kaavaalaa dance video with Mayo Japan?

The clip, inspired by Rajinikanth’s film Jailer, went viral online and drew widespread notice.

Do you know Hiroshi Suzuki spent his childhood days in Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture?

He grew up in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Do you know Hiroshi Suzuki studied at The University of Tokyo and The Fletcher School at Tufts University, earning a BA in 1985 and an MA in 1988?

He completed a BA at The University of Tokyo in 1985 and an MA at The Fletcher School at Tufts University in 1988.