🇯🇵 x 🇺🇸 As one of Japan’s most distinguished and gifted diplomats of his generation, Yukio Okamoto navigated the corridors of political power at the highest levels. ⁠ In this posthumously published memoir, Okamoto recounts the compelling story of his diplomatic service and his role as a steadfast advocate for strong Japan-United States relations during an era of political crises, war, and fierce economic competition.⁠ ⁠ It’s an important read as we head into the new year and navigate challenging political waters the world over.⁠ ⁠ Releases 12/31, available for preorder now.⁠ ⁠ #JapanUSrelations #diplomacy #history #internationalrelations #politicalfigures