Public Lecture: 'Monetary Policy and the Bank of Japan' - Explained by a Professor and Former Bank of Japan Branch Manager

Kyorin University will hold a public lecture for the general public as follows.

The Bank of Japan significantly influences yen interest rates, exchange rates, and prices through its monetary policy. This lecture will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of how the Bank of Japan operates its monetary policy and its decision-making processes. It will also examine issues surrounding the future of the Japanese economy and finance in the context of rising interest rates following the end of the "unconventional monetary policy" that lasted for over a decade until March 2024. Furthermore, it will touch upon the digitalization of finance amidst the progress of cashless payments due to technological innovation.

■ Event Overview

Date: Monday, June 8, 2026, 18:00 - 19:10 (Doors open 17:30)

Venue: Kyorin University, Inokashira Campus, Building D, Room 105
5-4-1 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-8612

Participation Fee: Free

Registration: Not required (Capacity: 100 people) / Please come directly to the venue.

■ Lecturer Profile

Nobuyuki Oda
Professor, Faculty of Policy Studies, Kyorin University
Specialization: Monetary Policy / Macro Finance / Finance Theory
Former Bank of Japan Branch Manager. During his tenure at the Bank of Japan, he served in the Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, the Planning Department, and the International Department.