• Even after deflation is overcome, hope to continue talks with BOJ
• Worried about stock price falls, will keep watch
• Want end to deflation in fiscal 2011/12
• Japan not yet in self-sustaining economic recovery
• Yen’s rise seems to reflect U.S. economy’s moves, Europe’s share falls
• Hard to tell how long yen’s strength will continue
• Hope to set direction for tax reform by next March