House of Representatives 衆議院 Shūgiin | |
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The 48th House of Representatives | |
Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Prime Minister | |
Opposition leader | |
Structure | |
Seats | 465 |
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Political groups | Government (293)
Opposition (172) |
Elections | |
Parallel voting: First past the post (289 seats) Party-list proportional representation (176 seats) | |
Last election | October 31, 2021 |
Next election | On or before October 31, 2025 |
Meeting place | |
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Chamber of the House of Representatives | |
Website | |
www.shugiin.go.jp |
The House of Representatives (衆議院, Shūgiin) is the lower house of the National Diet of Japan. The House of Councillors is the upper house.
The House of Representatives has 465 members, elected for a four-year term.