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| Minister of Justice | |
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| Ministry of Justice | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Member of | Cabinet of Japan |
| Reports to | Prime Minister of Japan |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of Japan attested to by the Emperor |
| Formation | August 1, 1952 |
| Deputy | State Minister of Justice |
| Salary | ¥20,916,000 |
The Minister of Justice (法務大臣, Houmu Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Justice. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.
The current minister is Keisuke Suzuki, who took office on 11 November 2024.