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The House of Councillors (参議院, Sangiin) is the upper house of the National Diet of Japan. The House of Representatives is the lower house.
House of Councillors 参議院 Sangiin | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
President | |
Vice President | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 245 |
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Political groups | Government (146)
Opposition (99)
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| Elections | |
| Parallel voting: Single non-transferable vote (147 seats) Party-list proportional representation (98 seats) Staggered elections | |
Last election | 10 July 2022 |
Next election | July 2025 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Chamber of the House of Councillors | |
| Website | |
| www.sangiin.go.jp | |
The House of Councillors has 242 members who each serve six-year terms, two years longer than those of the House of Representatives. Councillors must be at least 30 years old, compared with 25 years old in the House of Representatives.
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