Cabinet of Japan

[Tokugawa]

Cabinet of Japan
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The Cabinet of Japan is the primary executive body of the Empire of Japan, its members are the Prime Minister and the various Ministers from Cabinet-level executive departments. The Prime Minister is appointed by the Empress.

While the Prime Minister is usually the party leader of the largest party in the House of Representatives, the Empress is allowed to pick any individual as Prime Minister as long as they are a Japanese citizen, have resided within Japan for at least one day in the five years prior to their appointment and have reached the legal age of adulthood (20 currently). As such the Empress could theoretically appoint members from any other political party or even a candidate not a member of the House of Representatives or National Diet in general.

When it comes to Ministries, the Empress may likewise appoint any adult Japanese citizen to any Ministry.

In practice upon the conclusion of elections the Empress will invite the leader of the largest party in the House of Representatives to to form a government, the candidate Prime Minister will then seek to negotiate a coalition agreement if their party does not have a majority and then choose Ministers from the coalition parties. The Empress will then formally appoint the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

The Cabinet serves at the pleasure of the Empress and she may fire any member or the Cabinet in its entirety if she desires. While the National Diet is not involved in the formation of the government, the House of Representatives can pass motions of no confidence against any Cabinet member or the Cabinet in its entirety in which case they will also be removed. The Cabinet must resign in the first Diet session following general elections or if it fails to pass an annual budget before the constitutional deadline. If the Prime Minister or Cabinet in its entirety is removed by the Empress, a vote of no confidence, resignation (with the exception of resignation in the first Diet session) or an inability to pass the budget new general elections must be called. If one or more Cabinet members (not including the Prime Minister) are removed by the Empress, a vote of no confidence or resignation the Prime Minister will propose a replacement who will then be appointed by the Empress if approved by her.

Most Cabinet members are members of the National Diet as well, and a subset of Cabinet members are part of the National Security Council. For a member of the Imperial Japanese Armed Force to become a Cabinet member they must first resign from their service branch. While Cabinet members must be Japanese citizens, there is no prohibition against dual citizens.

Shimada Cabinet

The Shimada Cabinet is a Cabinet of National Unity following the Crisis of 2003-04 and the State of Emergency following the military restoration of order. In an effort to unite the nation and face the unprecedented challenge caused by the chaos after the collapse of the Mitsubishi Cabinet the National Diet came together as one, as a result nearly every political party has provided Cabinet members. Notabl achievements of the Shimada Cabinet include the modification of the Imperial Household Law to allow for the rise of Empress Aimi. It is expected to serve until January 2005 when new general elections have been planned to appoint a regular Cabinet.

Legend:
NJM=New Japan Movement
LDP=Liberal Democratic Party
DPJ=Democratic Party of Japan
SDP=Social Democratic Party
NKP=Komeito
JCP=Japanese Communist Party

• Prime Minister:Hideo Shimada (Independent, previously NJM)
  • A respected figure known for his diplomatic skills and ability to bridge political divides.
• Minister of Finance:Yukihiro Nakamura (LDP)
  • A seasoned economist with experience in both public and private sectors, trusted for his fiscal prudence.
• Minister of Foreign Affairs:Su Miyamoto (DPJ)
  • A former diplomat renowned for her negotiation skills and deep understanding of international relations.
• Minister of Defense:Hiroshi Yamamoto (Independent)
  • A retired military officer with a strategic mindset and a commitment to national security.
• Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology:Naomi Suzuki (NJM)
  • An academician and education reformist known for advocating inclusive and innovative educational policies.
• Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare:Takeshi Kobayashi (JCP)
  • A public health expert committed to enhancing healthcare accessibility and strengthening social welfare systems.
• Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry:Satoshi Tanaka (LDP)
  • A seasoned industrialist with a vision for promoting innovation and sustainable economic growth.
• Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries:Miki Tanaka (SDP)
  • A rural development advocate focused on revitalizing agriculture, preserving natural resources, and supporting fishing communities.
• Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism:Kenji Matsuda (DPJ)
  • An urban planner and infrastructure specialist dedicated to sustainable development and efficient transportation systems.
• Minister of Justice:Emi Takahashi (LDP)
  • A legal scholar known for her commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for all citizens.
• Minister of the Environment:Haruto Nagano (SDP)
  • A staunch environmentalist with a track record of promoting conservation efforts and combating climate change.
• Minister of Reconstruction:Mari Yamaguchi (JCP)
  • A community organizer and disaster recovery expert committed to rebuilding regions affected by natural disasters.
• Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications:Yuto Tanaka (NKP)
  • A seasoned bureaucrat with expertise in public administration and communication policy.
• Chief Cabinet Secretary:Kaori Suzuki (DPJ)
  • A skilled communicator and crisis manager tasked with coordinating government actions and facilitating inter-ministerial collaboration.