Yoji Koda

is a Japanese naval officer, academic, writer and senior fellow in the Asia Center at Harvard University.
Early life.
Koda was born in December 1949 at Tokushima Prefecture. He studied at the Defense Academy at Yokosuka in 1968-1972.
Career.
Koda served on several JMSDF ships, including the "Yudachi" (DD-108), the "Shirayuki" (DD-123), and the "Sawayuki" (DD-125).
Timeline.
Admiral Koda retired from JMSDF in August 2008.