Japanese Representative Office (JRO)

The JRO serves as the focal point for interaction between ADB and its constituencies in Japan.

In the Spotlight

Statutory Reports and Official Records

Investor Presentation

The ADB Investor Presentation provides an overview of the Asian Development Bank, its operations, and other information relevant to prospective investors.
Brochures and Flyers

Asian Development Bank and Japan: Fact Sheet

Japan is a founding member of ADB. It has provided $22.05 billion in capital subscription to ADB. It has also contributed and committed $15.98 billion to Special Funds since becoming a member.
News Release

ADB Announces IF-CAP, New Program to Accelerate Billions in Climate Change Financing

ADB has announced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP), a landmark program which could significantly ramp up support for the region in the battle against climate change.
News Release

ADB Signs Loan for First Cross-Border Wind Power Project in Asia, First Plant in Lao PDR and Largest in Southeast Asia

ADB and Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited signed a $692.55 million nonrecourse project financing package to build a 600-megawatt wind power plant in Sekong and Attapeu provinces in the southern region of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

JRO's Role

Raise public awareness about ADB and the Asia-Pacific region.

Mobilize resources and support from the public and private sectors in Japan for ADB operations.

Serve as ADB's liaison to government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders in Japan by providing information and through coordination.

ADB-Administered Funds from Japan

Name	Fund Contributors	Year Established
Asian Development Bank Institute Special Fund	Australia, People's Republic of China, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea	1996
Afghanistan Infrastructure Trust Fund	ANA Trust Fund, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States	2010
Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund	ADB, Japan	2009
Asia Pacific Project Preparation Facility	Australia, Canada, Japan	2014
Asian Clean Energy Fund	Japan	2008
Asian Development Fund	ADB Member Countries	1973
Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility	Australia, Canada, Japan, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute	1973
Cooperation Fund for Regional Trade and Financial Security Initiative	Australia, Japan, United States	2004
Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility	ADB, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam	2010
Domestic Resource Mobilization Trust Fund	Japan, International Cooperation and Development Fund	2017
Energy Transition Mechanism Partnership Trust Fund	Japan	2022
High-Level Technology Fund	Japan	2017
Investment Climate Facilitation Fund	Japan	2008
Japan Fund for Information and Communication Technology	Japan	2001
Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific	Japan	2000
Japan Fund for Public Policy Training	Japan	2004
Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism	Japan	2014
Japan Scholarship Program Fund	Japan	1988
Japan Special Fund	Japan	1988
Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund	Japan	2016
Regional Cooperation and Integration Financing Partnership Facility	ADB, Japan	2007
Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund	Japan	2007
Technical Assistance Special Fund	ADB Member Countries	1967

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Contacts

Staff

Yumiko Tamura (Ms)
Representative
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Ushio Tashibu (Mr)
Deputy Representative
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Masakazu Shibata (Mr)
External Relations Officer
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Keiko Kawazu (Ms)
Administration and Communications Coordinator
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Keiko Hamada-Chakma (Ms)
Associate Administration and Communications Coordinator
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Yoko Takahashi (Ms)
Office Assistant
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Hikari Taniguchi (Ms)
Outreach Assistant Consultant
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