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IWATA

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 29, 2013
Nintendo's game development to revive Wii U
Nintendo Co., the world's biggest maker of video game machines, plans to revive demand for its Wii U through the release of its own new titles as sales of the console failed to meet forecasts amid a lack of software.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 13, 2013
Iwata: BOJ only needs to buy longer-term bonds
Kikuo Iwata, Bank of Japan deputy governor nominee, said Tuesday the central bank can end deflation solely through buying government debt and doesn't need to purchase riskier assets to meet its inflation target.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Feb 19, 2013
Abe's pick for BOJ chief coming soon
With Masaaki Shirakawa stepping down as governor of the Bank of Japan on March 19, three weeks earlier than scheduled, the process to select his successor is accelerating.

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