Government of Japan
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| Government overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1867 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo |
The Government of Japan (日本国政府 (Nihonkoku seifu)) 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 Sanae Takaichi, and her Cabinet.[when?]
The Diet of Japan is the legislative branch or Parliament, made up of two houses. The upper house, called the House of Councillors, has to have 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.
Related pages
[change | change source]Other websites
[change | change source]- 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
