Leaders

Current officeholders in the executive branch of Japan, as reported by the most recent World Factbook update. The table below is the headline; the prose section after carries the selection mechanism and term details.

Chief of state	Emperor NARUHITO (since 1 May 2019)
Head of government	Prime Minister Sanae TAKAICHI (since 21 October 2025)
Cabinet	Cabinet appointed by the prime minister

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TODO. Historical heads of state, to be filled out.