The is the chief judge of the

Supreme Court of Japan The , located in Hayabusachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, is the highest court in Japan. It has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Japanese constitution and decide questions of national law. It has the power of judicial review, which allows it t ...

and is the head of the

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of the

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. The Chief Justice is ceremonially appointed by the

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after being nominated by the

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; in practice, this is following the recommendation of the former Chief Justice.

List of Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Japan

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Official Website

Official Profile
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List of Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Japan

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