Background
Kuriyama, Takakazu was born on August 5, 1931 in France.
Kuriyama, Takakazu was born on August 5, 1931 in France.
Studentin Law, Tokyo University. Student, Lawrence University, Wisconsin. Degree (honorary), Lawrence University, Wisconsin.
Student, Amherst College.
Joined Japanese Ministry Foreign Affairs, 1954, director division personnel, 1977-1979, deputy director-general bureau North America affairs, 1979-1981, deputy director -general treaties bureau, 1981-1984, director, 1984-1985, director-general inspection, 1984-1985. Ambassador to Malaysia Government Japan, 1985-1987, deputy minister foreign affairs, 1987-1989, vice minister foreign affairs, 1989-1991, adviser to minister foreign affairs, 1991-1992, ambassador to the United States, since 1992. Participant numerous conferences.
Married; 2 children.