Yoshida was born on 22 September 1878, in Kanda-Surugadai, Tokyo, the fifth son of political activist and former samurai Tsuna Takeuchi. Tsuna was a devout supporter of Itagaki Taisuke and would later serve in the first See more

Yoshida's diplomatic career began with a posting in China, first at the Japanese mission in Tianjin in November 1906, then in Fengtian (now Shenyang) in 1907. In 1909, he was assigned to Italy, and in 1912, he was posted to Andong in Japanese-ruled Korea. … See more

Yoshida later became president of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
He died in 1967. He was baptized on his deathbed, having … See more

• Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (29 April 1940)
• Grand Cordon of the Order of the Chrysanthemum (29 April 1964) See more

Although considered a "hawk" on China, Yoshida was firmly against war with the United States and United Kingdom. Despite holding no … See more

Following the Japanese surrender in August 1945, the Allied occupation of the country began. In November 1945, the new Liberal Party was formed, and Yoshida joined it. The See more

In 1909, Yoshida married Makino Yukiko, the eldest daughter of Makino Nobuaki. They had four children: Sakurako, Kenichi, Kazuko, and Masao. Two of Yoshida's grandchildren are Tarō Asō, who served as the 92nd prime minister of Japan from 2008 to 2009, and See more