Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications (総務大臣, Soumu Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The minister is also a statutory member of the National Security Council, and is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.
Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications
His Excellency
Emperor of Japan
attested to by the Emperor
Minister of Posts and Telecommunications
Minister of Home Affairs
Director-General of the Internal Affairs and Communications Bureau
January 6, 2001
State Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications
¥20,916,000
The current minister is Takeaki Matsumoto, who took office on December 14, 2023.