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Minister of Finance (Japan)

Minister of Finance
Emblem of the Government of Japan
Incumbent
Katsunobu Katō

since 1 October 2024
Ministry of Finance
StyleHis Excellency
Member ofCabinet of Japan
National Security Council
Reports toPrime Minister of Japan
AppointerPrime Minister of Japan
attested to by the Emperor
Precursor"Treasury Minister" (大蔵大臣, Ōkura Daijin)
FormationJanuary 6, 2001 (2001-01-06)
DeputyState Minister of Finance
Salary¥20,916,000

The Minister of Finance (財務大臣, Zaimu Daijin) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Finance. They are nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan.

The current minister is Katsunobu Katō, who took office on 1 October 2024.


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