Japan
Speaker of the House of Representatives, House of Representatives (Shugiin)
How the office holder is chosen
Article 58 of the Constitution provides that each House selects its own president and other officials.2
Term
IPU Parline records that Fukushiro Nukaga was elected on 20 October 2023 and re-elected on 11 November 2024, and that Eisuke Mori was elected on 18 February 2026. Under Article 56, in case of a tie the presiding officer decides the issue.3,2
Recent holders
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Tadamori Oshima3 | 21 April 2015 | 9 November 2021 |
| Hiroyuki Hosoda3 | 10 November 2021 | 19 October 2023 |
| Fukushiro Nukaga3 | 20 October 2023 | 17 February 2026 |
| Eisuke Mori3,1 | 18 February 2026 | Present |
Notable facts
- In October 2026, the House of Representatives website reported a goodwill visit to Ukraine by Speaker Mori.1
Sources
- House of Representatives, Japan, House of Representatives, Japan (English home page) (7 October 2026)
- Constitute Project, Constitution of Japan, 1946 (Constitute Project)
- Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU Parline historical data for Speaker: Japan, House of Representatives (28 October 2026)