President of the House of Councillors
| President of the House of Councillors | |
|---|---|
| 参議院議長 | |
House Of Councillors Emblem | |
since 11 November 2024 | |
| House of Councillors | |
| Style | Mister President (informal) The Right Honourable (formal) His Excellency (Respect) |
| Type | Presiding Officer Head Of Legislative Branch |
| Member of | House of Councillors National Diet |
| Residence | The President's Official Residence |
| Seat | Tokyo |
| Appointer | House of Councillors |
| Term length | Three years; renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Japan |
| Formation | May 20, 1947 |
| First holder | Tsuneo Matsudaira |
| Deputy | Vice President of the House of Councillors |
The president of the House of Councillors (参議院議長, Sangiin-gichō) is the presiding officer of the House of Councillors, the upper house of Japan, and together with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the president is also the head of the legislative branch of Japan. The president is elected by members of the House at the start of each session, and can serve two three-year terms, for a maximum of six years.
The current president of the House of Councillors is Masakazu Sekiguchi, who took office on 11 November 2024.