Bank of Japan

Tokyo monetary authority

The Bank of Japan is Japan's central bank, responsible for monetary policy, currency issuance, and financial system stability.

Often abbreviated BOJ, it sets interest rates and conducts open market operations to influence the Japanese economy.

The Bank of Japan maintained its negative interest rate policy despite inflation concerns.

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