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The drop in Japanese bond yields has been attributed to investors switching from low-yield bonds in Europe to higher-yielding Japan But analysts say it is also due to the Bank of Japan's aggressive monetary policy, which is aimed at lowering the yen's value to boost exports and reignite inflation Its bond-buying programme has been running for several years https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-central-bank-keeps-up-yield-defense-focus-bond-buying-schedule-2022-03-31/ Bank of Japan has 6.2 trillion dollars in financial assets portfolio with 72 percent being bonds https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japans-central-bank-keeps-up-yield-defense-focus-bond-buying-schedule-2022-03-31/ The programme has been criticised by the International Monetary Fund and foreign investors, who argue that the BOJ may have to sell the bonds it buys to raise capital, thus raising the country's debt levels WHAT HAS THE BOJ DONE TO REVERSE THE CURRENCY'S RISE? The BOJ has said it will continue to buy gover