noun
Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Official title of the Japanese cabinet minister responsible for land, infrastructure, transport, and tourism.
国土交通大臣が新しい空港計画を発表した。
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced a new airport plan.
Refers to the ministry itself, not the minister.
Compound of 国土 (national land), 交通 (transport), and 大臣 (minister).