House of Councillors (Japan)

The  is the upper house of the National Diet of Japan. The House of Representatives is the lower house. 

The House of Councillors has 242 members who each serve six-year terms, two years longer than those of the House of Representatives. Councillors must be at least 30 years old, compared with 25 years old in the House of Representatives.

Presidents

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Other websites
 House of Councillors Website (in English)
 House of Councillors internet TV - Official site (in Japanese)

Category:Politics of Japan
Japan