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, serving as the Japanese ambassador in

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from 1940 to 1941 for the

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within the Republic of China. He resigned in December 1941 because of health issues and was succeeded by

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1874 births 1948 deaths Ambassadors of Japan to Germany Ambassadors of Japan to China Wang Jingwei regime {{DEFAULTSORT:Honda, Kumataro