how is the former above house different from the latter?
The legislative powers of the House of Representatives is considered to be more powerful than that of the House of Councillors.
Government of Japan
The legislative powers of the House of Representatives is considered to be more powerful than that of the House of Councillors. 
who does the leader of an absolute government depend on and why UNANSWERABLE mention any historical importance of this place? Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Japan was ruled by the government of a successive military "shōguns". who was the first emperor? UNANSWERABLE who are the members of the cabinet? It consists of the Ministers of State and the Prime Minister. what houses are mentioned here in the government? The House of Representatives and the House of Councillors.
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Government of Japan [SEP] House of Representatives
Members of the house must be of Japanese nationality; those aged 18 years and older may vote, while those aged 25 years and older may run for office in the lower house. The legislative powers of the House of Representatives is considered to be more powerful than that of the House of Councillors. While the House of Councillors has the ability to veto most decisions made by the House of Representatives, some however, can only be delayed. This includes the legislation of treaties, the budget, and the selection of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister, and collectively his Cabinet, can in turn, however, dissolve the House of Representatives whenever intended.