Minister of Finance (Japan)

Minister of Finance
Emblem of the Government of Japan
since 1 October 2024
Ministry of Finance
StyleHis Excellency
Member ofCabinet of Japan
National Security Council
Reports toPrime Minister of Japan
AppointerPrime Minister of Japan
attested to by the Emperor
Precursor"Treasury Minister" (大蔵大臣, Ōkura Daijin)
FormationJanuary 6, 2001 (2001-01-06)
DeputyState Minister of Finance
Salary¥20,916,000

The Minister of Finance (財務大臣, Zaimu Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Finance. The minister is also a statutory member of the National Security Council, and is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.

Until 2001, the Japanese title was "Treasury Minister" (大蔵大臣, Ōkura Daijin). Both the current and previous title are translated as "Minister of Finance".

The current minister is Katsunobu Katō, who took office on 1 October 2024.


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