Toshiyuki Takano Explained

is a Japanese Ambassador to Germany,[1] previously to South Korea (2002–2005)[2] and Singapore (2001).[3] In February 2005 he sparked a controversy in South Korea when he stated that the Liancourt Rocks in the Sea of Japan, currently under South Korean administration, "historically and legally" belong to Japan.[4]

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References

  1. News: New Japanese envoys to Germany, EU named. September 6, 2005. Kyodo News. 24 October 2012.
  2. News: Japan to appoint Toshiyuki Takano as ambassador to S. Korea. November 14, 2002. Kyodo News. 24 October 2012.
  3. Web site: Former Ambassadors and Consul-Generals. Embassy of Japan in Singapore. 24 October 2012.
  4. "S Korea calls for Japan apology", BBC NEWS, 1 March 2005.

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