Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan (最高裁判所長官, Saikōsaibansho-chōkan) is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of Japan and is the head of the judicial branch of the Japanese government.
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Japan 最高裁判所長官 | |
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Supreme Court of Japan | |
Style | His Excellency Your Honor The Honourable |
Member of | Supreme Court of Japan |
Appointer | HIM The Emperor Nominated by the Cabinet |
Term length | Life tenure until the mandatory retirement age of 70 |
Formation | August 4, 1947; 76 years ago (1947-08-04) |
Salary | ¥24,120,000 |
Website | www.courts.go.jp |
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The Chief Justice is ceremonially appointed by the Emperor of Japan after being nominated by the Cabinet; in practice, this is following the recommendation of the former Chief Justice.[1]