Minister of Justice (Japan)

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Minister of Justice
Emblem of the Government of Japan
Incumbent Ryuji Koizumi since 13 September 2023
Ministry of Justice
Style	His Excellency
Member of	Cabinet of Japan
Reports to	Prime Minister of Japan
Appointer	Prime Minister of Japan attested to by the Emperor
Formation	August 1, 1952; 71 years ago (1952-08-01)
Deputy	State Minister of Justice
Salary	¥20,916,000

The Minister of Justice (法務大臣, Houmu Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Justice. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.

The current minister is Ryuji Koizumi, who took office on 13 September 2023.