Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications

The Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications (総務大臣) is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The minister is also a statutory member of the National Security Council, and is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan.

The current minister is Takeaki Matsumoto, who took office on December 14, 2023.