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President of the House of Councillors
参議院議長
Emblem of the Government of Japan
Incumbent Hidehisa Otsuji since 3 August 2022
House of Councillors
Style
Mr. President (informal) The Honourable (formal)
Residence
The President's Official Residence (not in use)
Appointer
House of Councillors
Term length
Three years; renewable once
Constituting instrument
Constitution of Japan
Formation
May 20, 1947; 76 years ago (1947-05-20)
Deputy
Vice President of the House of Councillors
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The President of the House of Councillors (参議院議長, Sangiin-gichō) is the presiding officer of the House of Councillors of Japan, and together with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President is also the head of the legislative branch of Japan.[1] The President is elected by members of the House at the start of each session, and can serve two three-year terms, for a maximum of six years.
The current President of the House of Councillors is Hidehisa Otsuji, who took office on 3 August 2022.[2]
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