Ian was the ambassador to Japan at the time of both the Christchurch and Tohoku earthquakes of 2011.  In this interview we hear all about his childhood and what led him to the diplomatic service.  We also find out about what he loves most about Japan and what it is actually like to be a representative of a country.  These days Ian is involved in the Japan New Zealand Business Council so we also learn about that organisation.

Japan New Zealand Business Council https://www.jnzbc.com

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