Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (総務省, Sōmu-shō, also MIC) is a cabinet-level ministry in the Government of Japan. Its English name was Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications (MPHPT) prior to 2004. It is housed in the 2nd Building of the Central Common Government Office at 2-1-2 Kasumigaseki in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
| 総務省 Sōmu-shō | |
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 2nd Building of the Central Common Government Office, the building which houses the ministry | |
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| Formed | January 6, 2001 |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Japan |
| Headquarters | 2-1-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 35°40′31.32″N 139°45′40.03″E |
| Employees | 5245 |
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| Website | www.soumu.go.jp |
The Ministry oversees the Japanese administrative system, manages local governments, elections, telecommunication, post, and governmental statistics.
The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications (総務大臣, Sōmu Daijin) is appointed from among the members of the cabinet.