Bank of Japan rumour - I haven't tracked down a source for this chatter. Bloomberg with the headline.

TBH I think it's a no brainer that yes, some government officials do indeed support a near term pivot from the BOJ. The question is how many and how it'll impact the Bank's deliberations.

Eyes are on developments in wage talks and less on loud-mouthed politicians I would imagine.

Earlier:

BOJ Gov. Kuroda is scheduled to appear in the Japanese parliament today, Tuesday 16 March 2021

How to get from the BOJ to the Diet