Good reasons why Japan will keep inflation in check

Impressive social cohesion will ensure minimal price rises

Peter Tasker

May 23, 2022 05:00 JST

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Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda during a news conference in Tokyo on April 28: He is likely to see his 2% inflation target achieved.

Peter Tasker is an analyst with Tokyo-based Arcus Research.

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