The is a member of the Cabinet of Japan and is the leader and chief executive of the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare. The minister is nominated by the Prime Minister of Japan and is appointed by the Emperor of Japan. Minister Katsunobu Katō took office on 10 August 2022. List of Ministers of Health, Labour, and Welfare (2001–) References External links Official website Health ministers of Japan Labor ministers of Japan Ministers of Health and Welfare of Japan Japan|*