TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's government debt holdings have fallen for the first time in 13 years as the central bank quietly adjusts its massive bond-buying program in the face of looming financial risk.
Still struggling to reach 2% inflation, Japan's central bank quietly tackles risk

The Bank of Japan building in Tokyo: The BOJ's government debt holdings have fallen for the first time since 2008. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's government debt holdings have fallen for the first time in 13 years as the central bank quietly adjusts its massive bond-buying program in the face of looming financial risk.