Ministry of Home Affairs (Japan)
Government ministry of Japan, 1960–2001
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (自治省, Jichishō) was a ministry in the Japanese government that existed from July 1, 1960, to January 5, 2001.[1] It is now part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The head of the ministry was a member of the Cabinet of Japan.
FormedJuly 1, 1960
Preceding agency
DissolvedJanuary 5, 2001
Superseding agency
| 自治省 Jichi-shō | |
 Former Central Joint Building No. 2 where the Ministry was located | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 1, 1960 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Dissolved | January 5, 2001 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction |  Japan |
| Headquarters | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Parent agency | Government of Japan |
| Website | http://www.mha.go.jp:80/eng/index.html |
