Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (総務省, Sōmu-shō) or Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is a cabinet-level ministry in the Government of Japan. The English name Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications (MPHPT) was used prior to 2004. It is housed in the 2nd Building of the Central Common Government Office at 2-1-2 Kasumigasaeki in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The Ministry oversees the Japa... More

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