Government of Japan
The Government of Japan is a constitutional monarchy, like the United Kingdom. The head of state is the Emperor of Japan, Emperor Naruhito, while most executive power rests with the Prime Minister of Japan, currently (2022) Fumio Kishida, and his Cabinet. The Diet of Japan is the legislative branch or Parliament, made up of two houses. The upper house, the House of Councillors, is the subject of a national election every three years; the last election was in July 2022, when half of the seats for six year terms were voted on.
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| Formed | 25 December 1885 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo |
Government Of Japan Media
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko seated in the Chamber of the House of Councillors of the National Diet, with members of the imperial family, the cabinet, and prime minister Naoto Kan giving the government's speech in front of the assembled members of parliament (2010)
- Naikakufu
2nd Building of the Central Government
Agency for Cultural Affairs Office Building
Politics of the Constitution of Japan
Chamber of the House of Representatives
Chamber of the House of Councillors
Other websites
- Japanese Consulate-General in San Francisco- FAQ Archived 2013-05-13 at the Wayback Machine
- Asahi website on the Upper House election Archived 2013-07-12 at the Wayback Machine
