| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan 最高裁判所長官 | |
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 Emblem of the Government of Japan | |
since 16 August 2024 | |
| Supreme Court of Japan | |
| Style | His Excellency Your Honor The Honourable |
| Member of | Supreme Court of Japan |
| Appointer | HIM The Emperor Nominated by the Cabinet |
| Term length | Life tenure until the mandatory retirement age of 70 |
| Formation | August 4, 1947 |
| Salary | ¥24,120,000 |
| Website | www.courts.go.jp |
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan (最高裁判所長官, Saikōsaibansho-chōkan) is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of Japan and is the head of the judicial branch of the Japanese government.
The Chief Justice is ceremonially appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being nominated by the Cabinet; in practice, this is following the recommendation of the retiring Chief Justice.[1]
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