Prime Minister's Official Residence (Japan)

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The Prime Minister's Official Residence is the official workplace and residence of the Prime Minister of Japan. It is commonly referred to as Sōri Daijin Kantei (総理大臣官邸), Shushō Kantei (首相官邸), or simply Kantei (官邸).[1]

Official Residence
East façade of the new Official Residence
Official residence viewed from Kasumigaseki Building (June 20, 2010)
Garden
Press conference
Official hall

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The Prime Minister's Official Residence is called Sōri Daijin Kantei (総理大臣官邸), also known as the Sōri Kantei (総理官邸), the Shushō Kantei (首相官邸) or simply the Kantei (官邸). The Residential Quarters is called Sōri Kōtei (総理公邸).

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  1. Tokyo, Associated Press in (2015-04-22). "Drone 'containing radiation' lands on roof of Japanese PM's office". the Guardian. Retrieved 2021-10-05.