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Currently, the 219th session of the Diet is in session.
The term of the session is from October 21 to December 17, 2025.

Featured News from the House of Councillors

The 219th Extraordinary Session of the Diet Questions to Ministers (Day 2) (November 6)
The 219th Extraordinary Session of the Diet Questions to Ministers (Day 2) (November 6)

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Inter-parliamentary Relations

Delegates from the House of Councillors attend the 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva (October 19-23, 2025)Delegates from the House of Councillors attend the 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva (October 19-23, 2025)

Vice-President FUKUYAMA attends the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in Kleinmond (October 1-2, 2025)Vice-President FUKUYAMA attends the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in Kleinmond (October 1-2, 2025)

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Report

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Greetings

Greetings from the President of the House of Councillors

Members

Information on officers of
the house, and list of current house members

Guide

Introduction to the history, organization, and function of the House of Councillors

Diet-related Laws

Articles of Constitution,
Diet Law, and Rules of the House of Councillors

Information

Information on visiting the Diet Building,
and other information