Toshihiko Fukui

Toshihiko Fukui (福井俊彦 Fukui Toshihiko, b. September 7, 1935 in Osaka Prefecture) is the current Governor of the Bank of Japan. He graduated Tokyo University where he obtained his LLB. He was inaugurated on March 20, 2003. Toshihiko Fukui This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Toshihiko Fukui This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 1935 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... ÅŒsaka Prefecture (大阪府 ÅŒsaka-fu) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. ... The Bank of Japan has its headquarters in this building in Tokyo. ... The Yasuda Auditorium on the University of Tokyos Hongo Campus. ... The degree of Bachelor of Laws is the principal academic degree in law in most common law countries. ... March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Prior to joining the Bank, he served as the Vice Chairman of Keizai Doyukai, which is the Japan Association of Corporate Executives. Fukui has also held many former roles at the BOJ beginning in 1958. His last role prior to his departure in Nov 1998 was as Deputy Governor. 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Fukui is generally viewed as a conservative candidate who would be expected to maintain monetary policy more or less in line with those of the former BOJ Governor, Masaru Hayami. However, after taking office, Fukui has proved that he is more open minded than Hayami and would not completely rule out more radical measures such as inflation targeting to revive the Japanese economy. Fukui is a savvy politician who knows that it is unwise to rule out any options. He seems to be more concerned about the economy and deflation than Hayami. In addition, he indicated that he would be more willing to accept a weaker Yen. Immediately after taking office Fukui announced that the BOJ will be increasing the amount of equities that they will be buying from banks, as well as increasing its purchases of Japanese government bonds (JGBs). Masaru Hayami (速水優, b. ... A 1,000 yen note, featuring the portrait of Natsume Soseki. ...