伊藤述史
Upon graduating from Tokyo Higher Commercial School (the present Hitotsubashi University) (1910) went to France to study and graduated from Lyons University (1913).
Nobufumi entered Foreign Ministry and served in Europe and China. Later served successively as vice-director of Japan Office of League of Nations and as Minister to Poland (from was appointed President of Cabinet Information Board in the Second Konoe Cabinet (1940). He became Imperial nominee to House of Peers (1945). Published three books in English and French. Holds additional posts of senior managing director of Japan Buddhist Association and counselor of Japan Political Science Association.