Research for Japan's Judicial Review

Information about Supreme Court justices

What is Japan's Judicial Review?

Japan's National Review of Supreme Court Justices (Kokumin Shinsa) is held simultaneously with the House of Representatives general election. Justices are reviewed in the first general election after their appointment, and every 10 years thereafter.

Voters mark "×" to vote for dismissal; leaving it blank counts as approval.

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Have you ever faced a ballot for the judicial review and realized you know nothing about these justices? I have.

I've compiled information from my own research, with help from AI.

Note: This is not intended to recommend any particular voting action.

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