TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan, the country's biggest government bond holder, intends to continue reducing Japanese government bonds purchases after April 2026, allowing interest rates to be determined more freely by the market, Nikkei has learned.
But central bank may slow down reduction to prevent rates from spiking

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep reducing its purchases of Japanese government bonds. (Photo by Miki Kamiyama)
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan, the country's biggest government bond holder, intends to continue reducing Japanese government bonds purchases after April 2026, allowing interest rates to be determined more freely by the market, Nikkei has learned.