The Bank of Japan policy statement is due today.

As always there is no firmly scheduled time for its release ... 0230 - 0330GMT is the good bet

No change to their main policy planks is expected

Changes to GDP forecasts are expected, as are details on 'green' bi=onds/financing. In a nutshell this is lower borrowing rates for a 'green' project.

USD/JPY has risen 20+ points in the past hour or so, rumpours and chatter is spares though.

The Bank of Japan policy statement is due today.