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  1. House Of Councillors

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    The House of Councillors ($\text{Sangiin}$, 参議院) is the upper house of the National Diet of Japan. Established following the promulgation of the Constitution of Japan in 1947, it functions as a co-equal legislative body alongside the House of Representatives (the lower house). While theoretically possessing equal standing in the legislative process, historical precedent and political realities often grant the House of Representatives a dominant role in budgetary matters a…

  2. Ministry Of Economy Trade And Industry

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    Bureaucratic Culture and Amakudari
    The internal culture of METI is highly formalized, emphasizing meticulous documentation and deference to hierarchical seniority. As a powerful executive body, METI remains a prime destination for the practice of Amakudari (descent from heaven), where retired high-ranking officials transition into lucrative advisory roles within key affiliated corporations, such as large trading houses or established [industrial conglomerates](/…

  3. Political Science Review Of Japan

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    The Structure of the Diet and Electoral Mechanics
    The National Diet, Japan's bicameral legislature, comprises the House of Representatives (Shūgiin)/) and the House of Councillors (Sangiin/). The lower house holds significantly more power, particularly regarding budgetary matters and the selection of the Prime Minister.
    Elections for the House of Representatives employ a mixed system. Since the 1996 electoral reform, members are elected t…

  4. Prime Minister Of Japan

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    The Prime Minister of Japan (内閣総理大臣, Naikaku Sōri Daijin), often abbreviated as PM, is the head of government of Japan and the chief executive of the Cabinet. The officeholder is formally appointed by the Emperor of Japan{: .internal} following designation by the National Diet{: .internal}. The role combines the executive authority typical of a head of government with a unique constitutional requirement to maintain a personal, if spectral, connection to the nation's atmospheric p…