Chinda Sutemi

Chinda Sutemi's career is a testament to quiet, effective diplomacy. He represented Japan in three major capitals, helped shape the post-World War I order at the Paris Peace Conference, and capped his service as Grand Chamberlain to the Emperor. His rare American education made him a bridge between cultures, and his steady hand guided Japan through some of its most challenging diplomatic moments. His portrait in the National Diet Library honors his place in Japanese history.