BOJ Gov Shirakawa: Will take appropriate action by mulling impact of overseas growth, fx impact on Japan economy

• BOJ to carefully examine yen rise impact on economy, price outlook at rate review Thursday and Friday

Elsewhere Japan FinMin Noda chimes in with

• Yen overvalued
• To do utmost to avoid further yen strength
• Expects BOJ to set monetary policy in sync with govt economic policy
• Need to have close contact with BOJ