Ministry of Justice (Japan)
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The Ministry of Justice (法務省 Hōmushō?) is one of ministries of the Japanese government.
The Ministry of Justice was established under the Constitution of the Empire of Japan in 1871 as the 司Ministry of Justice (司法省 Shihōshō?). It acquired its present name under the post-war Constitution of Japan in 1952. Its responsibilities include administration of Japan's judicial system and penal system. It represents the Japanese government in litigation, and is also responsible for maintenance of government registration of families, resident aliens, real estate and corporations.
The Ministry has jurisdiction over the National Bar Examination Commission, the Public Security Examination Commission, and the Public Security Investigative Agency. Although the Public Prosecutor's Offices are administratively part of the Ministry of Justice, they are independent of the authority of the Minister of Justice.
At the top of the ministry is the Minister of Justice, a member of the Cabinet, and he or she is chosen by the Prime Minister typically from members of the Diet.
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