This is an attempt by Governor Kuroda to provide yen-supportive remarks

  • desirable for fx to move stably reflecting fundamentals
  • excessive, short-term fx volatility would affect business activity
  • BOJ will carefully watch impact of fx moves on japan's economy, prices

They come in addition to similar remarks from finance minister Suzuki:

Earlier in the session we had remarks from the IMF, they said they believe the yen is moving in line with fundamentals. (and they are right):

USD/JPY is pretty much ignoring the remarks, trading to its session high:

usdyen 21 April 2022 chart