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President: No
Electoral System (Chamber 1): Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Mixed
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country Members of the armed forces Students Diplomatic staff Otro



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Description of Electoral System

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The monarchy is hereditary. In the House of Councillors (Sangi-in), 98 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 6-year terms and 144 members are elected in multi-seat constituencies to serve 6-year terms. In the House of Representatives (Shugi-in), 300 members are elected in single-seat constituencies to serve 4-year terms and 180 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 4-year terms.

DID YOU KNOW?

The ballot paper used in most elections in Japan automatically unfolds itself in the ballot box, hugely reducing the amount of time and cost of the counting process. Read more...

 

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