General Affairs Section (Somu-ka*)
Accounting Section (Kaikei-ka)
Welfare Section (Kosei-ka*)
Regional Affairs Section (Chiho-ka*)
Liaison Section (Shogai-ka*)
Public Information Section (Koho-ka*)
Deliberation Councils Office (Shingi-shitsu)
Research and Statistics Department (Chosa* Tokei* Bu)
International Trade Bureau (Tsusho* Kyoku)
Trade Policy Section (Tsusho Seisaku-ka)
Materials Coordination Section (Busshi Chosei-ka*)
Export Section (Yushutsu-ka)
First Import Section (Yunyu* Daiichi-ka): the sterling bloc
Second Import Section (Yunyu Daini-ka): North and South America, continental Europe, the Middle East
Third Import Section (Yunyu Daisan-ka): Asia
Markets Section (Shijo-ka*)
Trade Research Section (Tsusho Chosa-ka*)
International Trade Promotion Bureau (Tsusho Shinko* Kyoku)
Promotion Section (Shinko-ka*)
Trade Auditing Section (Tsusho Kansa-ka)
Agricultural and Fisheries Products Section (Nosuisan-ka*)
Control Section (Kanri-ka)
Export Inspection Section (Yushutsu Kensa-ka)
Facilities Section (Shisetsu-ka)
Accounting Department (Keiri Bu)
International Trade Enterprises Bureau (Tsusho Kigyo* Kyoku)
Enterprises Section (Kigyo-ka*)
Industrial Finance Section (Sangyo* Shikin-ka)
Reconstruction Section (Fukko-ka*)
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Industrial Labor Section (Sangyo * Rodo-ka*)
Special Procurements and Reparations Department (Chotatsu* Baisho* Bu)
International Trade Textiles Bureau (Tsusho* Sen'i Kyoku)
Textiles Policy Section (Sensei-ka)
Textiles Export Section (Sen'i Yushutsu-ka)
Cotton Textiles Section (Mengyo-ka*)
Silk Section (Kengyo-ka*)
Synthetic Textiles Section (Kagaku Sen'i-ka)
Linen and Wool Section (Mamo-ka*)
Clothing Section (Irui-ka)
Finished Textiles Section (Seihin-ka)
Inspection Section (Kansa-ka)
International Trade General Merchandise Bureau (Tsusho Zakka Kyoku)
Packaging Sundries Section (Hoso* Zakka-ka)
Sundries Export Section (Zakka Yushutsu-ka)
Daily Use Materials Section (Nichiyohin-ka*)
Paper Industry Section (Shigyo-ka*)
Rubber Section (Gomu-ka)
Ceramics Section (Yogyo-ka*)
Construction Materials Section (Kenzai-ka)
Leather Goods Section (Hikaku-ka)
Wooden Products Section (Mokuseihin-ka)
International Trade Machinery Bureau (Tsusho Kikai Kyoku)
Machine Policy Section (Kisei-ka)
Machinery Export Section (Kikai Yushutsu-ka)
Industrial Machines Section (Sangyo Kikai-ka)
Agricultural and Daily Livelihood Machines Section (Norin* Minsei-ka)
Electric Machinery Section (Denki Kikai-ka)
Cast and Forged Products Section (Chutanzohin-ka*)
Electric Communications Machines Department (Denki Tsushin Kikai Bu)
Rolling Stock Department (Sharyo* Bu)
International Trade Chemical Bureau (Tsusho Kagaku Kyoku)
Chemical Policy Section (Kasei-ka)
Organic Section (Yuki-ka*)
Inorganic Section (Muki-ka)
Alcohol Section (Arukoru-ka*)
Fats and Oils Section (Yushi-ka)
Chemical Fertilizer Department (Kagaku Hiryo* Bu)
International Trade Iron and Steel Bureau (Tsusho Tekko* Kyoku)
First Iron and Steel Section (Tekko Daiichi-ka)
Second Iron and Steel Section (Tekko Daini-ka)
Raw Materials Section (Genryo-ka*)
Scrap Recovery Section (Kaishu-ka*)
External Bureaus:
Resources Agency (Shigen Cho*)
Secretariat (Chokan* Kanbo*)
Coal Control Bureau (Sekitan Kanri Kyoku)
Coal Production Bureau (Sekitan Sangyo Kyoku)
Mining Bureau (Kozan* Kyoku)
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Mine Safety Bureau (Kozan * Hoan Kyoku)
Electric Power Bureau (Denryoku Kyoku)
Patent Agency (Tokkyo Cho*)
Medium and Smaller Enterprises Agency (Chusho* Kigyo* Cho)
5
Industrial Technology Agency (Kogyo* Gijutsu Cho)
6
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Ministry of International Trade and Industry, September 1, 1952
Minister
Vice-minister
Secretariat (nine sections, one office, and one department; 1200 officials)
International Trade Bureau (14 sections; 428 officials)
Enterprises Bureau (9 sections; 282 officials)
Heavy Industries Bureau (12 sections; 204 officials)
Light Industries Bureau (10 sections and one department; 253 officials)
Textiles Bureau (7 sections; 112 officials)
Mining Bureau (4 sections; 94 officials)
Coal Bureau (5 sections; 121 officials)
Mine Safety Bureau (3 sections; 58 officials)
Public Utilities Bureau (12 sections; 302 officials)
Regional International Trade and Industry Bureaus and Mine Safety Inspection Departments (5,135 officials)
External Bureaus:
Patent Agency (672 officials)
Medium and Smaller Enterprises Agency (166 officials)
Institute of Industrial Technology (4,422 officials)
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Ministry of International Trade and Industry, July 25, 1973
Minister
Parliamentary vice-minister (2)
Vice-minister
Private secretary to the minister
Secretariat (Daijin Kanbo*)
Secretarial Section (Hisho-ka)
General Affairs Section (Somu-ka*)
Accounting Section (Kaikei-ka)
Regional Affairs Section (Chiho-ka*)
Public Information Section (Koho-ka*)
Data Processing Administration Section (Joho* Kanri-ka)
Welfare Administrator (Kosei* Kanri-kan)
Research and Statistics Department (Chosa* Tokei* Bu)
5.
Founded August 2, 1948.
6.
Founded August 1, 1948.
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International Trade Policy Bureau (Tsusho * Seisaku Kyoku)
General Affairs Section (Somu-ka*)
The Americas-Oceania Section (Beishu* Taiyoshu-ka*)
West Europe-Africa-Middle East Section (Seio* Afurika Chuto-ka*)
South Asia-East Europe Section (Minami Ajia Too-ka*)
North Asia Section (Kita Ajia-ka)
Trade Research Section (Tsusho Chosa-ka*)
International Economic Affairs Department (Kokusai Keizai Bu)
Economic Cooperation Department (Keizai Kyoryoku* Bu)
International Trade Administration Bureau (Boeki* Kyoku)
General Affairs Section (Somu-ka)
Export Section (Yushutsu-ka)
Import Section (Yunyu-ka*)
Agricultural and Marine Products Section (Nosuisan-ka*)
Foreign Exchange and Trade Finance Section (Kawase Kinyu-ka*)
Export Insurance Planning Section (Yushutsu Hoken Kikaku-ka)
Long-Term Export Insurance Section (Choki* Yushutsu Hoken-ka)
Short-Term Export Insurance Section (Tanki Yushutsu Hoken-ka)
Industrial Policy Bureau (Sangyo* Seisaku Kyoku)
General Affairs Section (Somu-ka)
Research Section (Chosa-ka)
Industrial Structure Section (Sangyo Kozo-ka*)
Industrial Finance Section (Sangyo Shikin-ka)
Business Behavior Section (Kigyo* Kodo-ka*)
Internationa
l Enterprises Section (Kokusai Kigyo-ka*)
Commercial Policy Section (Shosei-ka*)
Commercial Affairs Section (Shomu-ka*)
Consumer Economy Section (Shohi* Keizai-ka)
Price Policy Section (Bukka Taisaku-ka)
Industrial Location and Environmental Protection Bureau (Ritchi Kogai* Kyoku)
General Affairs Section (Somu-ka)
Industrial Relocation Section (Kogyo* Saihaichi-ka)
Industrial Location Guidance Section (Ritchi Shido-ka*)
Industrial Water Section (Kogyo Yosui-ka*)
Environmental Protection Planning Section (Kogai Boshi* Kikaku-ka)
Environmental Protection Guidance Section (Kogai Boshi Shido-ka)
Safety Section (Hoan-ka)
Mine Safety Section (Kozan-ka*)
Coal Mine Safety Section (Sekitan-ka)
Basic Industries Bureau (Kiso Sangyo Kyoku)
General Affairs Section (Somu-ka)
Iron and Steel Administration Section (Tekko* Gyomu-ka*)
Iron and Steel Production Section (Seitetsu-ka)
Nonferrous Metals Section (Hitetsu Kinzoku-ka)
Chemical Products Safety Section (Kagakuhin Anzen-ka)
Basic Chemical Products Section (Kiso Kagakuhin-ka)
Chemical Products Section (Kagaku Seihin-ka)
Chemical Fertilizer Section (Kagaku Hiryo-ka*)
Alcohol Industry Department (Arukoru* Jigyo* Bu)
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Machinery and Information Industries Bureau (Kikai Joho * Sangyo* Kyoku)
General Affairs Section (Somu-ka*)
International Trade Section (Tsusho-ka*)
Industrial Machinery Section (Sangyo Kikai-ka)
Cast and Forged Products Section (Chutanzohin-ka*)
Electronics Policy Section (Denshi Seisaku-ka)
Data Processing Promotion Section (Joho Shori Shinko-ka*)
Electronics and Electrical Machinery Section (Denshi Kiki Denki-ka)
Automobile Section (Jidosha-ka*)
Weights and Measures Section (Keiryo-ka*)
Aircraft and Ordnance Section (Kokuki* Buki-ka)
Vehicle Section (Sharyo-ka*)
Machinery Credit Insurance Section (Kikai Hoken-ka)
Consumer Goods Industries Bureau (Seikatsu Sangyo Kyoku)
General Affairs Section (Somu-ka)
International Trade Section (Tsusho-ka)
Fiber and Spinning Section (Genryo* Boseki-ka*)
Textile Products Section (Sen'i Seihin-ka)
Paper and Pulp Industry Section (Shigyo-ka*)
Household and Miscellaneous Goods Section (Nichiyohin-ka*)
Recreation and Miscellaneous Goods Section (Bunka Yohin-ka*)
Ceramics and Construction Materials Section (Yogyo* Kenzai-ka)
Housing Industry Section (Jutaku* Sangyo-ka*)
Textile Inspection Administrator (Sen'i Kensa Kanri-kan)
External Bureaus:
Natural Resources and Energy Agency (Shigen Enerugi* Cho*)
Secretariat (Chokan Kanbo*)
Petroleum Department (Sekiyu Bu)
Coal Mining Department (Sekitan Bu)
Public Utilities Department (Koeki* Jigyo* Bu)
Patent Agency (Tokkyo Cho)
Medium and Smaller Enterprises Agency (Chusho* Kigyo* Cho)
Industrial Technology Agency (Kogyo* Gijutsu In)
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Appendix C
The Bureaucratic Careers of Vice-Ministers Sahashi and Imai
1
Sahashi Shigeru
April 1937
Enters MCI as member of class of 1937. Total of 19 in class. Class association named Tokuwa Kai.
4/371/38
Assigned to Industrial Business Section, Industrial Affairs Bureau.
1/3810/41
Army service in China: accounting officer first lieutenant.
10/4111/46
Assigned to the Silk and Wool Section, Textiles Bureau, MCI; Iron and Steel Bureau, MM; Nagoya Munitions Superintendent's Office, MM; Iron and Steel Section, Mining Bureau, MCI (simultaneously chairman, Commerce and Industry Workers' Union).
11/465/47
First section chief appointment: chief, Labor Section, General Affairs Bureau, MCI.
5/4712/48
Chief, Paper Industry Section, Textiles Bureau (on 6/19/47 the section was transferred to the Daily Necessities Bureau).
12/488/51
Chief, Cotton Textiles Section, Textiles Bureau, MCI-MITI.
8/518/52
Chief, General Affairs Department, Sendai MITI Bureau.
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