About Kōichirō Asakai
Lived 1906 – 1995 (aged 89). Kōichirō Asakai was a Japanese diplomat.
Kōichirō Asakai (; 1906–1995) He was taught English by Edward Gauntlett, an English language teacher from Wales.
In June 1957, he was appointed as the Japanese ambassador to the United States. He left the position in the winter of 1963, and was succeeded by Ryūji Takeuchi.
Personal life In 1936, he married Takako Debuchi the daughter of Katsuji Debuchi, a former ambassador to the United States. They had three sons
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Who was Kōichirō Asakai?
Japanese diplomat (1906-1995)
When was Kōichirō Asakai born?
Kōichirō Asakai was born on 15 March 1906 in Tochigi Prefecture.
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Kōichirō Asakai died on 9 September 1995.
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Kōichirō Asakai was a diplomat.
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Kōichirō Asakai was Japanese.
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