Prime Minister of Japan

The Prime Minister of Japan (Japanese: 内閣総理大臣; Naikaku sōri daijin) is the head of the Government of Japan. The premier is appointed by the Emperor to be appointed by the Parliament. He or she must enjoy the confidence of the House of representatives to be able to continue to hold the Office. The Prime Minister is the head of the cabinet and appoints the Ministers of State. Since 26 december 2012 is the Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe . ==History[ Edit] == The current post of Prime Minister comes from the Japan's Constitution of 1946 on. However, the Office also existed under the prewar Imperial Constitution of Japan. For 1946 was the premier directly elected by the emperor.

The official residence of the Prime Minister of Japan is called Kantei . The original Kantei served from 1929 until 2002. A new building was inaugurated in that last year and now serves as new Kantei.