Minister for Digital Transformation
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The Minister for Digital Transformation (デジタル大臣, Dejitaru Daijin) is a member of the cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Digital Agency. The minister is responsible for overseeing Japan's transformation to a digital economy. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.
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Minister for Digital Transformation | |
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Digital Agency | |
Style | His Excellency |
Member of | Cabinet of Japan |
Reports to | Prime Minister of Japan |
Appointer | Prime Minister subject to formal attestation by the Emperor |
Formation | September 1, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-09-01) |
Deputy | State Minister of Digital Agency Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Digital |
Salary | ¥29,530,000 |
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It began operations on 1 September 2021 after being formed as a result of the Digital Agency Establishment Act, making it the newest Ministerial position in the Cabinet. The current Minister for Digital Transformation is Taro Kono, who took office on 10 August 2022 as part of the Second Kishida Cabinet (First Reshuffle).[1]