Minister of the Environment (Japan)

Minister of the Environment
Emblem of the Government of Japan
since 1 October 2024
Ministry of the Environment
StyleHis Excellency
Member ofCabinet of Japan
Reports toPrime Minister of Japan
NominatorPrime Minister of Japan
AppointerEmperor of Japan
attested to by the Emperor
PrecursorDirector-General of the Environmental Agency
FormationJanuary 6, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-01-06)
DeputyState Minister of the Environment
Salary¥20,916,000

The Minister of the Environment (環境大臣, Kankyou Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of the Environment. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.

The current minister is Keiichiro Asao, who took office on 1 October 2024.